I was at Walmart the other day and I went past the grocery department, where I spend most of my time...and I was amazed by what I found.
Now, don't get worried, this is not going to be a rant against the evil Walmart empire....however it is a request to consider how we consume and what we are ready to pay for "throw away" stuff for our house.
My mom used to tease me about all of my Ikea furniture when I was young and a vagabond. "that stuff will only make 1.5 moves. By the time you try to move it the second time, it is ready to throw out!"
A customer asked me recently "why are you gals running all over the coutryside, looking for items to work on and restore?"
The easy answer is that we all LOVE IT!
All three of us could be hooked up to a heart monitor and you could see our pulse increase at the doors of an antique or thrift store.
The other answer.....it just makes sense!
We would rather re-love and re-home quality, unique, solid pieces of furniture that will be in your family for many many years!
It makes economic sense - for all you tight wads.
It makes environmental sense - for all your organic tree huggers.
It makes creative sense - for all you starving artists.
And it is a way to add some panache and style to your home in a one of a kind way.
== Robin
Now, don't get worried, this is not going to be a rant against the evil Walmart empire....however it is a request to consider how we consume and what we are ready to pay for "throw away" stuff for our house.
My mom used to tease me about all of my Ikea furniture when I was young and a vagabond. "that stuff will only make 1.5 moves. By the time you try to move it the second time, it is ready to throw out!"
A customer asked me recently "why are you gals running all over the coutryside, looking for items to work on and restore?"
The easy answer is that we all LOVE IT!
All three of us could be hooked up to a heart monitor and you could see our pulse increase at the doors of an antique or thrift store.
The other answer.....it just makes sense!
We would rather re-love and re-home quality, unique, solid pieces of furniture that will be in your family for many many years!
It makes economic sense - for all you tight wads.
It makes environmental sense - for all your organic tree huggers.
It makes creative sense - for all you starving artists.
And it is a way to add some panache and style to your home in a one of a kind way.
== Robin
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