Tag: interior design
Breaking the Spell: How to Get Out of the “Buy New” Mindset
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We’re taught from the jump that if something’s not working—an outfit, a room, a relationship—the solution is to replace it. Fast. The idea that “new equals better” is stitched into the seams of modern life, reinforced by ads, algorithms, and influencers who promise transformation with the click of a button. But here’s the thing: most…
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You’ve seen the videos. A glossy hand opens a box with a flourish. There’s soft music, fast edits, maybe a pinky ring tapping against plastic wrap. The caption reads:“OBSESSED. Run, don’t walk.” What’s in the box? A new set of “aesthetic” laundry bins. A plastic spice rack with matching labels. Another acrylic drawer system promising…
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What’s In Your Laundry Detergent (And What to Use Instead) Let’s talk about something most people use every single week — but rarely think twice about: laundry detergent. Those bottles lined up at the store promising “Mountain Spring” or “Fresh Breeze”? They’re full of synthetic chemicals, many of which aren’t just bad for your skin…
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Let’s get one thing straight: most design shows are fantasy. Not the good kind — not imaginative, experimental, inspiring fantasy. No, they’re more like the Disneyland of interiors: scripted, sanitized, and surgically airbrushed to make the mess of real life disappear. What they offer isn’t design. It’s theater. You’ve seen the formula: A chipper host…