Copse and Spinney

Here is an article that I wrote last spring for naturalposhvintage.com “Does it Spark Joy?”

“Over the last decade, we have gone from minimalism to maximal-ism and after the pandemic people began to rebuild their lives. And with that comes the reevaluation of what we own and whether or not we carry it into the next phase of our lives. Ecclesiastes 3:6 says “There is a time to keep and a time to throw away.” (or pass along).  As our needs change, or our season of life changes sometimes we need to take a good look at our closets, especially if they have been bogging us down. Lately, I’ve been thinking about clearing out, and keeping only what I think is truly lovely to me, useful or has sentimental significance. 

We are kind of programmed in our culture to be fond of a thing for a short while just because it’s on trend, and your eyes become accustomed to seeing it, only to later wind up frustrated with too many things that are not our aesthetic or taste. But really listen to your inner self, and before making a  purchase ask yourself a series of questions: “Is this item a ten out of ten?, Can I use it right now? Is it a timeless piece that I will most likely still love even if a decade?” And stick to your guns and stick to what you know works for you! “Buy fewer but better” and place a premium on quality rather than quantity. 

I always prefer to purchase natural fibers.  I know this, but sometimes get distracted by what looks trendy. Cotton and linen are cool for summer. Cashmere and wool and silk keep you warm in the winter months with cotton pointelle base layers.  

It is not truly an aesthetic that I want to build in this trend driven world, but rather a simplicity that tends more to comfort and timeless, romantic style and great quality, and with a little something extra in unique details.  The beauty is in the details.  French designers were so lauded for their impeccable eye for detail.~ the tiny scalloped stitches, the double stitching on the inside of the garment, (like my Grandma used to make)….and the quality. Grandmother also used to line up the prints so that they would match. “Cut on the bias” I can still hear her say, which made the garments drape beautifully.  

I once heard the following quote by interior designer, Bunny Williams. “If you love it, it will work. That’s really the only rule.” This refers to how the items in your home (or closet) will work together because naturally they will have the colors and styles that blend and complement each other.  There will be a common thread!

It is good to be comfortable in your own style. You have something unique that only you can share, or can be!  Do you, well!”

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Laura