| manhattan living
| Story by Olivia Blanco Mullins
Home is where the hearth is
t Unique fireplaces are hot spots during winter’s chill
Warming the home and the soul, hearths are a favorite part of any space. The hearth at Phyllis and Ben Pease’s home is enjoyed by pup Otis.
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| Photography by Tim Sigle
manhattan magazine
here are few things as comforting as sitting by the fire on a cold evening with its crackling sounds, vibrant colors and soothing movements. A fire allows us to forgo modern entertainment, giving way to the simple joys of a good book or, even better, a good conversation. Get cozy and enjoy this look at some of our neighbors’ great hearths.
Phyllis and Ben Pease Local artist Phyllis Pease, her husband Ben, an earnose-throat doctor, and their three children enjoy fires in their 1913 pink granite fireplace during the winter. The Mission-style hearth was built as part of the cabin originally owned by Dr. E.J. Moffit, whose main residence was in town. (At that time the Leavenworth Street hill, where the house is built, was not considered inside the city limits.) The hearth reflects the architectural style of bringing outdoor elements inside. Functional additions, such as the simple reddish-brown protective tile on the floor around the fireplace, reflect that the home was built as a second residence.