“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.” ~ Aristotle
One thing Shakers are known for, besides their convulsive dancing, is their expert craftsmanship. They took great care in building home and hearth. Their style is simple in all things save for, perhaps, this pair of staircases in the Trustees House. Unlike the other straight staircases, this pair delicately spiral three floors. I admire the beauty in their simple symmetrical design; elegant turns toward heaven. I must say, those Shakers got a lot of things right.
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