A turquoise star-shaped graphic with four points shaped like diamond tips.
Digital illustration of interconnected glowing blue chains with a futuristic design.

This is our Charmhouse.

As I added the nametags to the dog collars I had made for our Halloween costumes as dogs from Phish songs, I was struck by the nostalgic idea of charm necklaces from my childhood. Wanting to recreate that carefree feeling and personalization, I bought a 3D printer and got to work. Sourcing the chains, clips, and bells, I assembled my first charm: a star representing my best friend’s favorite song (and the name of her dog).

A flurry of texts among eight friends heading to New York for the Phish New Years’ Eve run at Madison Square Garden ensued: where are we staying, what are you wearing, are we having a gift exchange, what’s your favorite song, do you have any extra tickets, what’s your favorite color, are we having a potato chip party? Donned in sequined festive apparel, all eight of us wore our personalized charm necklaces to the shows, inspired by the 80s, styled for Phish New Years’ Eve.

A hand holding a collection of small colorful toy charms including a pink fish, a hot dog, a rainbow, a crosswalk, a disco ball, and various other tiny decorative items.
Colorful plastic chain necklace with charms, including a star, a marshmallow tag, a small plastic syringe, a miniature green bucket, a red 'YUMMY' sign, a green bottle opener, a disco ball, and a green and blue tag, worn over a multicolored tie-dye shirt.
Two women smiling at a nighttime outdoor event, dressed in dog costumes with face paint, wearing dog breed-themed accessories, and casual athletic clothing.
A glowing, digital chain with a neon blue outline, floating diagonally across a white background.
Futuristic glowing blue digital chain with circuit-like design on a white background.
Bright green sparkle or star shape with four pointed ends on a white background.
Colorful keychains and chains displayed on a white pegboard with various hooks.
A glowing, blue digital chain with interconnected links against a white background.
A collection of colorful plastic chains, charms, and accessories on a metallic surface, including lightning bolt and skull shapes.

About Me

Born in 1979 with a sparkle in my eye, childhood was full of cassette tapes, crafting, and sleepovers. In 1998, that sparkle grew brighter as I discovered live music and a community that moved me. Inspired by nostalgia and the love of a certain band from Vermont, Charmhouse is a way to express a physical manifestation of fond memories, love of creating and personalizing, and dedication to a band that continues to bring friends together, encourage travel, and broaden horizons. 

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A bright green, four-pointed star shape with curved edges on a black background.
A woman with blonde hair and blue eyes smiling outdoors against a white garage door. She is wearing a light-colored jacket, layered necklaces, and earrings.
A large pink star-shaped graphic with four points on a white background.