Gadolha, the chiyuv to decorate my home in the style of Kelm, circa 1904, is right up there with the chiyuv to ride a horse and buggy to the family chassuna like my elter bubby did.
Maybe I’m the only one, but I don’t find the warmth of the home comes from plush carpets or artwork. Some of the warmest homes I’ve visited are very uncluttered, simply because my hosts like the spare modern look and don’t collect tchachkes. The warmth comes from them making me feel welcome and comfortable and I never find myself counting the minutes until I can get back to my own house.
The warmth in the home comes from the heart, not the hearth.
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