I’m inspired as of late. I’m finding crazy/wonderous/beautiful things everywhere I look. It’s like I’ve snapped out of a foggy stupor. I haven’t discovered a new vitamin or taken up Buddhism, but I have made a committed effort to unplug from the oversaturated and under-inspired world of regurgitated design. It’s become pretty obvious lately that most of what’s online, in magazines and in the stores is the same recycled concept over and over again – i.e., a random mix of genres with the ubiquitous pop of color, pseudo-ethnic pillows and obligatory mid-century focal piece. Bleh, enough! In this day and age it seems that the internet has become our main source of inspiration - I think that may actually be one of the seven signs of the apocalypse – and everyone is plugged into the same circuit. So as one who is not only guilty of this crime, but who champions the cause (yes, I realize as a blogger I am the pot calling the kettle black), I say turn off your smartphone, log off Facebook, ignore this week’s blog feed and look around you. There is beauty in the world!
Tricia xo
Go for someone who makes you smile because it takes only a smile to make a dark day seem bright.
Posted by: New Timberland | December 15, 2011 at 02:31 AM
Kary - What a thoughtful and gracious reply. So glad you liked the post!
Posted by: Tricia | September 23, 2011 at 02:39 PM
Funny you should bring this topic up. I've been going through the same thing and realized that I need inspiration to escape from the everyday noise. In terms of design, I realized that though I may like mid-century modern, I'm drawn to so many different styles. My goal is to create a space that is reflective of me, not what is the flavor of the month/year. A sanctuary where I can thrive. Thanks for bringing that to the front burner for me today...
Posted by: kary | September 23, 2011 at 01:08 PM