Dutch farmhouse..

Tranquil, harmonious and beautiful.

That is how I perceive this old farmhouse in Holland,

that was once built for  a local Mayor. Today it is

privately owned and filled with luxury French antiques.

Wonderful clean simplicity with lots of texture & warmth.

There is something so fabulous and decorative about the

sheep in this garden. Actually they aren't real - they are

stone sculptures, but the idea of three wooly friends

hanging in the garden just like so is so appealing! :)

What a wonderful conservatory. It immediately made me

think of Greets wonderful posts about orangeries - here.

 This walking stick collection took me back to childhood and

to my grandmother who had a wonderful bunch of sticks just

like these in an old umbrella holder by the door. I loved to see

her choose the appropriate one pending what she was wearing

and where she was going. An eccentric habit I loved to watch.

Isn't this just so inviting! I'd like to sit there and sip on

a great Muscat, eat cheese and talk to all of you guys!

Royal purveyor sculpture adds a touch of regal glam in this quiet

and serene room. It provides such a nice contrast and anchor.

Lovely place to sit and write long hand letters to friends.

Greys against natural wood is always so wonderful

and something I will never tire of - trends or no trends.

Nice and unexpected couple at the end of this corridor.

Yes please.. Would love to bathe here!

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x Charlotta

Swedish antiques and Pippi Longstocking

'Dienst + Dotter' came about in 2005 as a direct result of  

Jill Dienst's lifetime passion of collecting antiques, paintings and

objects from the 17th - 20th centuries. Jill has worked for some of 

the finest and most impressive institutions of art, like the Met and  

Didier Aaron Inc., something that has contributed to shaping 

her take on style, antiques and fine art. She operates out of two

locations in NY and her collections include mainly Scandinavian

antiques, including a large collection of Danish 1920-1930s lighting 

by Danish master Poul Henningsen. All of which is truly amazing.

Such a true statement by Jill in the picture above.

 Ah yes, the wisdom of Pippi Longstocking, or Pippi

Långstrump as we call her in Sweden - a character

created by our beloved (late) Astrid Lindgren for her

daughter to help her gain strength whilst being sick.

Pippi is a great role-model for kids and adults a like.
Having been invented back in the 40s (can you believe it!!?)
, Pippi too is a much loved Swedish antique! I am a huge fan
of both Pippi and Astrid's and hold them very dear!

If you are lucky enough to live in NY, do call Jill for an

appointment - I am certain you will not be disappointed!

More loveliness from HERE.

x Charlotta