A generation in constant hurry is how I describe us. Actually the whole world right now. The deadline for everything was yesterday, the food takes too long to microwave, kids take too long to potty train...the list just goes on and on.
My question is: what came first - the itching hurry or the fact that mundane things suddenly seem like they take forever?
It therefore comes as no surprise that change has indeed become the only constant. In a bid to 'keep up' and 'simplify', we re do our spaces every so often; are on the constant lookout for new (and fast!) supper recepies; try out every new makeover we can make time for...it is like an endless quest.
Well, suits the market fine I guess. Decor options now come easy on the pocket and DIY has become every home's favorite chant. And for those truly in a hurry, a splurge once in a while is ALWAYS well justified (sniff, i totally deserved to spend $xxx on that dress!) Ok, look at it this way. Imagine getting a new table runner at half the cost of dry cleaning + the gas spent to and fro. Suddenly makes sense, right? Well, you're not alone. There's an entire organised market (also called retail..works like therapy) catering to such logic now.
So, what if you get off the shelf DIY style (yes, that's really how it works, the only thing DIY about the whole experience is picking it out yourself and placing it to the best of your decor sensibilities in your space), AND at an affordable cost? My personal favorites are http://www.arachnestyle.com/, and numerous one line - picture heavy features in those decor and lifestyle magazines. Pillow covers, a pair of sheer curtains (a pair at a time actually), candlesticks, photo frames...it is crazy out there!
And the best part? No one's complaining!
My question is: what came first - the itching hurry or the fact that mundane things suddenly seem like they take forever?
It therefore comes as no surprise that change has indeed become the only constant. In a bid to 'keep up' and 'simplify', we re do our spaces every so often; are on the constant lookout for new (and fast!) supper recepies; try out every new makeover we can make time for...it is like an endless quest.
Well, suits the market fine I guess. Decor options now come easy on the pocket and DIY has become every home's favorite chant. And for those truly in a hurry, a splurge once in a while is ALWAYS well justified (sniff, i totally deserved to spend $xxx on that dress!) Ok, look at it this way. Imagine getting a new table runner at half the cost of dry cleaning + the gas spent to and fro. Suddenly makes sense, right? Well, you're not alone. There's an entire organised market (also called retail..works like therapy) catering to such logic now.
So, what if you get off the shelf DIY style (yes, that's really how it works, the only thing DIY about the whole experience is picking it out yourself and placing it to the best of your decor sensibilities in your space), AND at an affordable cost? My personal favorites are http://www.arachnestyle.com/, and numerous one line - picture heavy features in those decor and lifestyle magazines. Pillow covers, a pair of sheer curtains (a pair at a time actually), candlesticks, photo frames...it is crazy out there!
And the best part? No one's complaining!
Your articulatory skills have always been excellent and archanestyle can only benefit out of it.
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