Reinterpreting our homes is a sort of catharsis. Some kind of rebirth. Yes, a 'decor renaissance'. We change, accentuate, de-clutter, add details - and all of this is a visualization of our inner feelings. Ok, you might roll your eyes now and think 'why this psycho-crap'? I am just trying to decode the enigmatic force that ignites that restless drive to decorate our dwellings. After all, we are no superficial shopaholics remotely controlled by a vicious consume machinery, are we?
Think of your last decoration endeavour at home. What did you do? And what was the real driver of this undertaking? And trust me: it's never the first answer that comes to your mind! But enough said here, I could go this week with the following five treasures for a bit of home happiness:
1. The amazing vintage rug would be a real eye-catcher on a wooden floor. Seen on Artilleriet.
2. This fruit calendar from Anthropologie has to be mine. Love, love, love!
3. Pair a colourful lampshade with a differently coloured cord. Result: Visual happiness. On Coloured By you can customize your own design.
4. How about a handmade and fair trade Ghana basket? Seen on Baskets of Africa.
5. The happiest packaging tape ever - seen on Impressionen.
Happy hump day, friends!
well said my friend! Decor Renaissance ... totally what I need to re-think and de-clutter my place. since I have redone my place this Spring, I will now have to think about where would I be able to fit a tree this Christmas!!
ReplyDeleteWish me luck!
Those lampshades and color cords are darling!!!
ReplyDeleteOh god-I do love your writing Igor! As for today's pics-the baskets are wonderful- I have one without handles for magazines and love it. The fruit calendar omg- MUST get one- completely gorgeous!! :-) clever you ;-)
ReplyDeletewhat an amazing washi tape!!!12 points goes to the basket!!!
ReplyDeletegreat post Igor (as always)
Completely agree with you, I think we even chatted about changing tastes and decor choices in Munich and what inspires us to 'buy'. Out of these picks it has to be the tape - too fun for words!
ReplyDeleteI definitely need to de-clutter my space, at least my "office", this also involves finishing some projects that will be finding new spaces around the house. Voila decor renaissance ;) Happy hump day to you too! PS. I need that tape!
ReplyDeleteI might have to get some of that 'packed with love' tape! Too cute!
ReplyDeleteThose lampshades are great. Especially the grey and pink. Thanks for sharing Igor.
ReplyDeleteHey Igor! I think the psychology behind the need or desire to decorate our homes is fascinating! I wish there was actually more concrete research about it ... maybe I should start my own lab ... you interested? Lol. But I think you are right when you say that it's not because we are crazy consumers who can't control ourselves ... I think it has much more to do with self expression, communicating who we are, driven by a strive for comfort and congruity between ourselves and our environment.
ReplyDeleteLove that vintage rug! The colour too actually :)
Xx.