The world is full of so much stuff, right?
I have a problem with the masses of cheap modern [or retro] looking things we apparently need when there’s already so much great stuff out there that’s perfectly functional and beautiful and well made. Just not new. Better than I reckon.
Just about everything in my catalogue is vintage or secondhand. I am not so much interested in the value of an item as how much I like it, the design, practicality, quality etc, other times it’s the mood I am in, the colour or the collections I already have. And of course I love the idea of saving these things from landfill and giving money to charities. Win win.
A thorough wash in the dishwasher and/or sanitiser and to me, these are just as hygienic as anything manhandled in factories and transit. Best not to think about it too much anyway, but rest assured I am meticulous when it comes to cleaning items. And I don’t buy junk.
So here are the urban rustic collections. Let me know if I can help you find something, I love to look…
[…] still use it. But I think next time I’ll buy something chic and second hand, like Sandy from Urban Rustic would suggest. And as for the nails? I couldn’t figure out where they were supposed to go […]
Sandy I’ve linked to your “Why” page from my blog. I referred to a bad experience with a self-assembly book case from a chain-store and realised I should’ve gone the second-hand route instead!