Chandeliers were previously a thing for the rich and famous. They were placed in large and elegant houses. Everyone who had these crystal chandeliers in their homes were an emblem of wealth and social status.From candlesticks to carnival glass, there's an art to displaying your collectibles I t's easy to fall in love with collectibles, especially when you're faced with the array of wonderful things on display at last week's Baltimore Summer Antiques Show in the convention center. But it can be hard once you get them home to figure out how to work your finds into your decor. An excerpt from Sheila Hancock's wise, funny and deeply touching account of how she faced up to life after the death of her much-loved husband, actor John Thaw.Highlights forWhen planning a well-deserved trip, you want to make sure of a couple key points. With the building of the Mint Museum's new uptown facility, Charlotte will see something new, what museum officials are calling “a vertical museum.” On Sunday, with a public celebration near the site including art activities for kids and a brass band, the Mint will kick off construction of the $57 million building, set to begin on South Tryon Street in about two weeks. Unlike the Mint's ...When the Mint Museum's new uptown building opens in two years, visitors will have to travel up to see the art, what Mint officials are calling "a vertical museum."AmericanBob Rice enjoys the challenge that comes with restoring a historic home. The ideas were flowing when he first saw the Manor House at Glenview Springs, this year's Bellarmine Show House, and he knew the beautiful landmark could be grand.Ethnic patterns and shapes - with origins in Africa, Asia and South America - are making multicultural statements throughout the home. - Joy Deangdeelert Cho