Remember this interview? She talks about her need to be different. I was a huge Gwen Stefani fan in the 90s, because I was so invested in the concept of individuality and originality. I'm really happy I didn't have a digital camera 10-15 years ago because I'd feel obliged to show you the inventive outfits I wore. (A friend may or may not have dressed up like me for Halloween). I wanted so much to be unusual and I still get a thrill when I can be a teeny tiny bit different.
Lime green car? Check. Billy Buttons are everywhere? I'll make some, thank you very much. One of a kind headboard? Of Course. I was thinking about this as I examined the accessories I added to my nightstand: both vintage (and stolen from other rooms). You can't easily duplicate anything from our bedroom except the white West Elm bedding and the lamps (which Blake McGrath has. I saw them when he was on MTV Cribs. My lamps are famous.) And I feel a little tingly about that - the being different, not the famousness of the lamps. Is that weird?
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Is being different, original or one of a kind important to you? Is that why vintage is so hot right now?
Those lamps are fabulous! I am not really staging my photos, just a sad excuse that I got busy and forgot!
ReplyDeleteIt is dreary here as well but I am spending the day at the hockey rink - my son has a tournament :)
So those are the lamps you told me about! They are awesome!
ReplyDeleteYep, Modern Jane, these are them. They have a small light bulb in the base, too! I showed that feature in my "bedroom update" post which you can find using the google search feature on my blog.
ReplyDeletehaha, LOVE your lamp :)
ReplyDeleteBeing different was the main reason why we chose to remodel a mid century home instead of tearing it down! We fell in love with it's uniqueness. I can't wait to find or make interesting pieces to decorate. Love your design sense! (BTW, I'm originally from Ontario, now live in CA ;)
ReplyDeleteI checked out your blog and I love your home! So jealous you live in CA. Wanna trade?!?
ReplyDeleteKelly green forever!! I love the bedroom vignette.
ReplyDeleteBeing different was VERY important to me, then not as much at least personally once I had kids (although it was important to me to parent differently and in my own way), and now I find myself wanting to stand out once more.