Most of you know I love the style known as "shabby," "vintage," "antique." You get the idea. I have spent many, many hours perusing flea markets, antique shops and various other shopping venues to collect little treasures that I use to decorate. I have also spent time refurbishing various pieces of old furniture and updating other things with fabric, paint, etc. Not to mention the pieces my Dad has handcrafted and painted all on his own that reflect this style that would put many large chain companies to shame. I absolutely love this style and treasure the memories I have finding each piece and the work behind it that made it mine.
So...I was thoroughly disturbed and disappointed when I saw the Pottery Barn catalog today. Titled "Farmhouse Style." I looked through it to find the exact style I have embraced for many years and spent countless hours trying to achieve. I saw similar baskets, vases, and other pieces that are EXACTLY like the ones I have collected. Of course, WAY overpriced and mass produced. Ugh. I still love this style and will continue to enjoy discovering quaint towns with small shops that house little collectable treasures, which I will in turn enjoy having in my home. However, I am sort of offended that Pottery Barn is attempting to recreate this style that others did on their own many years ago. I just wonder how many people will take these catalogs to their local Pottery Barn in the mall, buy each "farmhouse" piece and recreate the picture in their home. Just promise me you won't come into mine and refer to the Pottery Barn style of the moment.
I DIGRESS.
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2 comments:
take it as a compliment that they love the look so much that they want to mass produce it! :)
I got the catalog the other day and you were the FIRST person I thought of . . . I've always admired your style - nice to see that the rest of the retail world does too :) I'm working on distressing the old window frame I have for the nursery - I'll let you know how it goes.
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