In my blog readings this evening, I came across a local blogger known as "girlaboutOtown". She recently published an article in Ottawa Focus, and I thought it was perfectly spot on.
The article is about "Provenance", which is defined by the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary as "the history of ownership of a valued object, or work of art, or literature." The article encourages us to ditch that cookie-cutter image of design and style -- be YOU -- make your interior design and even your personal style more meaningful. Value the origins of each an every piece. Whether it's sentimental value, a sense of history, the story behind the find, or simply the I LOVE THIS PIECE factor. Storing everything away and over de-cluttering can be too sterile.
This concept is the cornerstone of not-so-new, vintage, thrift, consignment or antique shopping. Very fitting.
The article is definitely worth a read, check it out. Then read up on the writer behind the article ... girlaboutOtown.
I'm impressed. Inspired.
XOXO
ThriftKitty
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