I have come to accept these five little words as just about the truest statement ever uttered. What is home? Comfort. Shelter. Happiness. Whether they come in the form of people, a place, or both, there is nothing better, is there?
Just like everything in life needs to be nurtured in order to survive (be it a garden, a wardrobe, or a relationship) so do our living spaces need to be renewed and made fresh from time to time. So that, indeed, is one of my quests this season: finding a few key pieces to modernize my space and make me smile.
A few things on my radar so far...
These adorable porcelain gnomes are too difficult to resist. They're a modern take on a classic garden tradition that would add a dash of charm to any mantle or bookshelf. Modern Gnomes, $19 www.westelm.com
A recycled glass base topped with a shade collaged with repurposed dictionary pages, this table lamp is the bedtime reader's dream. Light and vocabulary in one bedside companion: truly brilliant. Well Defined Lamp by Stray Dog Designs, $388 www.anthropologie.com
These comfy puffs are as decorative as they are versatile. The texture and color would pop in any room whether used as an ottoman or floor cushion, and they seem perfect for entertaining guests. Knitted Pouf, $80 www.cb2.com
Nothing matches the clean, fresh scent of patchouli when it comes to embellishing a room with fragrance. These candles from legendary Parisian parfumeur Dyptyque are ensured to burn evenly, and with proper care will last for an average of 50 to 60 hours. Diptyque Patchouli Candle, $60 www.bluemercury.com
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