I have noticed a big shift in consumerism in the past year. Albeit the economy has played a major role in this shift, I have seen a strong desire for handmade, handcrafted and all natural. Maybe as consumers we are realizing the importance of this anti industrialism ideal, especially with so many corporate company's scheming to get rich quick, at our expense. I have noticed a shift in my own buying habits, and crave for the unique, hidden treasure that is SPECIAL. I also crave home grown, all organic foods, especially since seeing the documentary, over the christmas holiday, Food Inc. I no longer want the item that everyone else has. My mother keeps saying to me "welcome to the 60's" "you have officially become a hippie". Hippie or not, I appreciate the skill, and love that goes into something handmade. I also appreciate that my handmade item is unique, and nothing like yours. I also appreciate that a 4 year old is not working in a sweat shop a gazillion miles away making the item Im wearing, and your wearing, and the neighbor is wearing.
One particular item that has caught my eye is one of THE oldest crafts around, FELT. Used for centuries for it's durability, strength and warmth this age old product has been popular for obvious reasons, and its also inexpensive. Im loving the creative uses Im finding everywhere and it seems that Im SEEING it everywhere! I love the charm and simplicity of each item. Here are a few of my FAVORITES!
This goat is all about homemade. That's why I like giving up my rich milk for soap, cheese, ice cream and caramel sauce. The publicist is very clever about using my rich milk...
ReplyDeleteBravo!! I love handmade too!!!
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Wow, absolutely beautiful things!!
ReplyDeletethose are great, I don't know if I've had the same epiphany as you though, it's a good one!
ReplyDeleteThe bunny and the pear are so sweet :-) And I love the ottoman!!
ReplyDeleteI don't know if Kimberley Seldon does her business seminars in the U.S. Why not write to her and ask?? You don't know if you don't ask, right?? :-)
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Kelly
hello madam,
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I have noticed a big shift in consumerism in the past year. Albeit the economy has played a major role in this shift, I have seen a strong desire for handmade, handcrafted and all natural. Maybe as consumers we are realizing the importance of this anti industrialism ideal, especially with so many corporate company's scheming to get rich quick, at our expense.
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