6 may 2018 |
melanie Holt likes
reading on the
window seat located
just outside the door
of her home library.
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SET THE MOOD
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and publisher, John Dominis Holt IV. Named
a Living Treasure of Hawai‘i in 1979, he wrote
such classes as Waimea Summer; On Being
Hawaiian; The Art of Featherwork in Old
Hawaii; and Monarchy in Hawai‘i.
Melanie’s vast collection of Hawaiian tomes
occupies the thick koa shelves that also serve as
a backdrop for objects and art. According to feng
shui consultant and author Clear Englebert, books
are best arranged into small sections that include
open areas for displaying decorative objects and
end pieces. Because sunlight can damage books,
it’s best to keep the library dimly lit. Removing the
dust jackets can help preserve books, a suggestion
that Melanie followed after Clear conducted an onsite
consultation at the house.
“Books are something to be cherished,” said
Melanie. “I loved English literature from a young
age and have always loved reading all kinds of
books, including cookbooks and gardening books.
We always read to our children every single night
when they were growing up. Our daughter wants to
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