Stylish Dictionary Vol VII

Shelter From the Storm

 

Home is a place to which one is attached by myriad habits of thought and behavior--culturally acquired, of course, yet in time they become so intimately woven into everyday existence that they seem primordial and the essence of one's being.
-- Yi-Fu Tuan
, Escapism

 House, Home, Shelter, Crib……….

 As humans are creatures of habit, the state of a person's home has been known to physiologically influence their behavior, emotions, and overall mental health. Make sure the state of your home is healthy! It’s important that it reflects you and your inspirations, that it gives you what you need from it. Snug and Comfy? Spare and peaceful? Shot full of riotous color, or serenely taupe? It’s up to you and yours.

 It might surprise my customer friends to know that I rarely take home items from the shop, but it’s true – up till now. All of a sudden I absolutely needed to have a change, a lightening of mood, perhaps in anticipation of spring, and there were 3 or 4 beauties in the shop that absolutely needed to come home with me. At long last, feathering my nest! Seems appropriate. I’ll even share a view with you. Not before and after, mind, just a work in progress.  Some of you might recognize a transplanted piece or 2. Home is where the heart is; in my case, home is where the art is.

                          

Anyone want to share a pic or 2 of their transplants and favorite goodies for the next Stylish Dictionary? Email me at penine@peninehart.com.

 Speaking of art, art from Penine Hart Antiques & Art is popping up everywhere: a painting by Lynn Umlauf featured in the May Vogue Index with Denise Porcaro of Flower Girl; two paintings and a sculpture adorning the tastefully gorgeous country home of Darryl Carter, the cover story in May’s Elle Décor; and a special feature on Jeanne Hedstrom’s dog portraits in the upcoming issue of House Beautiful (and look for an exhibition announcement coming your way soon!)                   

  

 

With affection

 from Penine Hart Antiques & Art

13 Cleveland Place
New York, NY  10012
212.226.2602

www.peninehart.com

 




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