Posted March 23rd, 2010 by Rachel
This week’s delightful guest blogger is Linsi Brownson of Inspired Design Daily.
To preface tomorrow’s post on finding cool things at flea markets I thought I would share my reasons for spending so much time shopping for “old stuff”‘.
Really, they just don’t make ‘em like they used to. The quality of things made by hand is almost always greater than mass-production. And while we can get artisan made goods these days, the comparative price is vastly different. Today handcrafted products are at a premium – you have to pay to make up for the fact that they could have used a machine and made 10 times as many in the same amount of time. In days past, people were paid a lot less for their work because they required a lot less to live comfortably. These days it basically comes down to price vs quality. A balance is good, but I usually vote quality. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted February 24th, 2010 by Rachel
Guest blogger Christina Fluegge, of My Sparrow, is an accomplished interior designer who also has a line of beautiful and sustainable furniture and accessories…
At My Sparrow we believe that design and décor are about the way that you bring items together in a space to make it feel comfortable, functional and enjoyable. In your home you want to see a reflection of yourself – your hopes, dreams, travels and family. We also believe that buying quality furniture and one of a kind pieces will help you build an amazing collection of your life and its many stages. It may also provide your family with wonderful things and memories to pass down. Shopping at Flea Markets near your home and when you travel is a great way to bring unique and interesting objects into your home at great prices while saving them from the landfill.
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