Tag: found objects
What is Greenwashing?
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Greenwashing Is the New Glitter: Shiny, Useless, and Everywhere Let’s get something straight: just because it’s beige doesn’t mean it’s sustainable. Everywhere you look, design brands are shouting their eco-virtues: “Made with recycled materials!” “Natural finishes!” “Conscious collection!” But dig even a little beneath the surface and it’s all marketing mulch. This is greenwashing—the art…
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INTRODUCTION: BURN THE CATALOGS We don’t need more stuff. We need better eyes.Better questions. Better taste — and I don’t mean expensive. I mean earned. This is not another article about how to make your home look like a boutique hotel or a Scandinavian influencer’s rental flat. This is an article about not buying your…
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Color isn’t just a visual experience — it’s a psychological one. It shapes how we feel in a space before we ever have a chance to think about it. A room’s color can soothe or energize, focus or distract, uplift or overwhelm. That’s why choosing the right hue for the right room is one of…
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When it comes to decorating a home, art is often treated as a finishing touch—something you add once the big decisions have been made. But at Object Lesson, we believe art can be the starting point. Not because it’s expensive or exclusive, but because of what it does, not just what it looks like. You…
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Creating a home that feels stylish, welcoming, and uniquely yours doesn’t require a big budget—especially when times are tight. In fact, challenging economic conditions can actually be the perfect opportunity to flex your creativity and embrace a more meaningful, personal design philosophy. Enter the TGIF rule: Thrifted, Gifted, Invented, or Found. This approach is about…
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If you’ve ever looked at a scratched or dull piece of furniture and thought, “I really should sand this down and refinish it someday,” you’re not alone. But for many of us, someday never comes. Fortunately, there’s a quicker, easier, and more affordable solution: Howard’s Restor-A-Finish and Feed-N-Wax. These two products, used in tandem, can…
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Flea markets are a treasure hunter’s paradise—but only if you know what to look for. Amid the bins of mystery cords and chipped mugs are pieces with real design potential. Whether you’re furnishing a space, styling a shelf, or just craving the thrill of the find, here are ten categories of flea market gold worth…