#Home Dec

[allstrangeandwonderful]

So I'm reading for an art history class, and Baudrillard is talking about the trends in colour usage from generation to generation (mostly in interior design, but there's definite spillover into fashion, architecture, etc.), and how every new colour movement is a direct rebellion against the previous one, like how the bright colours of the 60s/70s were a direct response to the austerity and seriousness of the WWII/postwar era, and how a shift back to organized, moralistic neutrals were a direct rejection of 60s/70s gaudiness, etc., and that all makes sense, people find their parent's style tacky, sure

But he goes on to observe how we've now been stuck in a lull of pasty tones and naturalistic finishes for some time, and I'm thinking yes, he's so right, but that's weird, because its been hanging around for so long, like what is it rebelling against anymore? What is it answering to? Well all I had to do was be patient because lo and behold, Baudrillard provides the following sentence, which caused me to completely wig out:

"...except of course, for the spheres of advertising and commerce, where colour's power to corrupt enjoys full rein"

And I'm like ooohhhhHHHHHH, so this colourless minimalist wasteland of a design principle:

Is maybe hanging on so stubbornly because this corporate hellscape:

is assaulting all of our eyes, inside and outside of our homes, every waking second, and is tainting the very concept of colour into something we can't relax around in our living spaces.

EDIT: The reading was The System of Objects by Jean Baudrillard, 1996 Ed., Part A, Section II, Subheading "Atmospheric Values: Colour" (p. 30-36 in my copy). Even if this was a passionate spur-of-the-moment post, omitting this was pretty silly; my bad.

EDIT 2: I was trying to be chill and leave this one alone, cuz I know most people in the notes are talking to themselves and their followers and not actually me, but 11,000 notes in it's starting to get to me - yes, I am aware that decreased homeownerhship/increased renting/landlord specials/hyperfocus on resale values, are all very direct causes of this too. I totally agree. For me, those were the obvious answers; I think we all get why the owning class is serving this to us. My epiphany moment was about understanding the flip side, the psychology of the consumers who keep accepting it, and even seem to enjoy it. That's what I couldn't understand before, but now I suddenly do. (And for those of you saying such people don't exist, no one actually wants to live without colour - check the notes, bb, they're everywhere. Not everyone has the same brain as you. We all deal with the horrors of capitalism differently.)

[eppujensen]

I've never seen drawer pulls made from sea glass. How refreshing an idea. By Rebecca Long at TheRubbushRevival on Etsy.

[playfullygrownup]

This is so epic and ingenious! A DIY version of the illusionary wall from the movie Labyrinth by Jen and John at Epbot. Serious commitment and fan action – not to mention planning and building skills. Kudos!

[thecrochetcrowd]

5 Textured Crochet Pillow Patterns + Tutorials

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[nlwr]

12x16 metallic abstract by me

[brespeepholedesigns]

Excited to share the latest addition to my shop: Mermaid with Starfish, Mermaid Wall Decor, Mermaid Wall Art, Beach, Nautical, Coastal, Wall Hanging

Be set free by the sea and this beautiful mermaid. The background of the mermaid features a rustic pallet with the words "Find beauty in the rain." The mermaid herself is blue and silver. This beautiful mermaid wall decor hangs from a piece of twine to give her the perfect old time nautical appeal.

Measures: 15 1/2" Wide x 12" Tall. Weighs less than lb.

Mermaid swimming holding a starfish. 

Material: Wood, alcohol ink, paint, and decal.

This mermaid wall art featuring the words "Find beauty in the rain" is perfect for a kids room or as a gift for girls or women 

This and other unique wall hangings for every room in your home available in my Etsy store at BrePeepholeDesigns.Etsy.com See you there!

[incognitopolls]

Type: clothing, towels, bedsheets, etc. Clothing might be separated into subcategories as well like underwear, pants, etc.

Care requirements: hot water vs cold water, tumble dry vs. air dry, etc

Color: usually dark colors vs. light colors, but sometimes specific colors like red are further separated

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[liyazaki]

SWEET HOME 2 | DATE ANNOUNCEMENT: DEC. 1ST, 2023

[tei-to-tei]

December 7 - Midnight Bakery

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[harbingersecho]

neath dark waters

[triple-starsss]

fun fact!! its gonna be Triple Stars' one year anniversary on the same day that sonic 3 comes out

[newyorkthegoldenage]

People crowd near the "Zipper" on the NY Times Building to see the news about the attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941.

Photo: Robert Kradin for the AP

[eppujensen]

An interesting combo of old / reused and new / modern in this historical home reno: a detail from the kitchen. I can see Finnish designer glass, wallpaper from Sweden, and that wooden monkey is Danish design, I believe. From the home of Heidi and Antti Koskenmäki, photo by Mikko Kaaresmaa via Unelmien talo & koti. (NB. Finnish only.)

[playfullygrownup]

A bit of countryside (and sheep) in a mason jar, a cute home dec project by Sarah Ramberg at Sadie Seasongoods. (At first glance I almost thought the sheep were pandas curled up to sleep!)

And Happy Midsummer! I'm having a week off to celebrate the summer season. (It's a really big thing here in the north.) See you later in the month.

[jarrodsbowen]

crying sobbing on the floor

[daisiesonafield-blog]

Harry is allegedly flying back HOME from LA to London tonight Dec 17 2022 (x)