My taste has always been practical. What I mean to say is... My objects of affection are functional items I can use.
I guess when you ponder those thoughts, most items are useful in some way or other, otherwise you probably would not have them. I think about the creator of each and how they began the process of the design.
When I begin to make something, I first have thoughts on how the piece will be put to use. Will it be something you can use more than once? Quite possibly could it be something I would use every day? Maybe I reach for this hand-crafted item on special occasions. For example, tucking a linen hanky inside my purse before a wedding.
Those thoughts are incorporated into my soap making. I'm rewarded knowing each bar is an object of necessity. Then I look at other things I've made, aprons, pot holders, hats, tea towels, all functional items I reach for on a regular basis.
In the olden days practical items were the main focus of the home. I admire those less is more simpler days minus that essential above.
During the Victorian Era, practical items became more ornate and fancy. The psyche of reaching for an every day essential surely felt better when it was luxurious looking!
Before that, during the late 1700's mid 1800's, Jane Austin period, young girls would anxiously await the opportunity to ride into town and purchase new silk ribbons to place in their long locks of hair.
Think about that for a moment...
Interesting isn't it?
An object of affection appreciated and cherished until it was faded and frayed, and was no longer pretty. The young woman would once again await the moment they could fill their ribbon boxes with more beautiful ribbons.
I like that!
Enjoy caring and sharing summer days.
Happily,
Jill 00 (Two hugs are better than one)
