Probably those of you who have been reading for years are a little worried about me. I mean, I used to write about trendy mctrendster things — things irreverent young hipsters marched toward like lemmings off a cliff. Also I was in a very teak state of mind — if it was mid mod, I bought it without question. I’m not sure what’s happening to me, but I think it’s called growing up. I’m working on expanding my repertoire and developing my own style, rather than glomming onto random shiny trinkets and hopefully assembling them into something passable (not that I won’t continue to indulge in that heady pastime, albeit ccasionally).
But I think maybe the world is a little different, too. With the downturn came a yearning for better days, and with that for well made objects that are crafted to last for generations — or at least beyond the next overhyped, overpriced trend cycle. A bit of antiquarian nostalgia goes a long way though, so I also appreciate bold choices with color, art, and form that balance out all that stuffy stuff. Plus my twinsie pals brass and chrome never hurt anyone, now did they?
All I’m trying to say is: don’t worry (too much) about me. I’m not going crazy cat lady on you. I won’t hang fiberglass hotel pleated curtains and declare them “fantabulous!”. I’m not planning to dedicate every nook and cranny to my burgeoning Capodimonte collection. And although my home is beginning to look like I’m opening a Persian rug store, I promise to mix it up with some youthful, arty choices. Because I’m not actually old. yet.
I am Erin, hear me roar.
Or perhaps at least meow very loudly, like a precocious kitten still practicing at sharpening her claws.
[image via Atlantis Home]
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Hells yea, I approve of grown-up-but-not-old Erin. Hipster is so last decade. Now send me that floor plan already!
Yes! I fully aspire to your credo. Follow your grown-up instincts without explanation or apology: To me, they usually seem right on. So…right on, woman!
I’m still trying to shake the mid-mod thing and I find you very inspiring! Thank you for being different.
I think your style is refreshing and definitely still youthful with the best kind of granny flair. By the way, I firmly support curtains of the non-fiberglass hotel variety.
Thanks guys! And I still like mid mod, I just no longer feel the need to indiscriminately purchase every single stick of teak that comes my way…
I laughed so hard over your “Capodimonte” comment. In the 80s my mother’s and grandmother’s Capodimonte collection was unrivaled. I think there’s still some in the attic should you be interested? ;0)
amen to all of that.
How funny! I am new to your site (after google searching abalone grey BM paint color to show a coworker) and now this shot of the crazy house! I am new to Dallas from NYC and walk my dog by this house almost EVERYDAY!!
It made me laugh!
Please tell me that is what you’re doing to new house’s facade. Please?