I have been referred to as bohemian many times through out my life and I can see why in a lot of respects.
Dictionary meaning: a person who has informal and unconventional social habits, esp. an artist or writer.
We're a bohemian family in fact... and I was reminded of this numerous times over the past 6 weeks (during school holidays) while exploring our new region, revisiting our previous, socialising with new & old friends and acquaintances. Walking through shopping centres, feeling overwhelmed by all the stuff and unnecessary consumption, especially since we're long time second hand shoppers and have filled most of our home and even wardrobes with second hand goods.
Our tree change twelve months ago has brought about a whole new way of living, one that sits well with our core values, it's easier to be our unconventional selves out here! But exposure to how a lot people live stirs up so many questions of how, why, what's the purpose of what so many fill their time with, home with, minds with? Seeing what people throw out has always astounded me, where is the value in what you have if it is so easily disposed of... living consciously is not necessarily easy but it is very fulfilling.
It is our desire to live a beautiful life, encouraging our children to respect their environment (people included) by understanding the impact of their choices on the environment as well as other people, value what they obtain and work towards obtaining it rather than expecting it just fall into their laps.
I've just reopened my Esty store and am selling new items, items for a reason not just a season! Handmade with love and passion by me, using ethically made materials sourced locally as much as possible as well as repurposing the old & discarded turning them into statement pieces. Our tree change has also brought a logistical challenge in transporting furniture so for now I am holding back on repurposing furniture to sell and will instead only produce items for use in our home.
I hope my range influences a small number of people to change the way live, and have that spread. It's okay to be socially unconventional, especially when it's in a positive way... having less and not turning over your items each season, spending your hard earned dollars on people who put the love and passion into producing their goods rather out sourcing production offshore at minimal cost in order to produce en masse and maximise profits. As well as shopping second hand, I purchase handmade new items as much as possible.
It is possible to live consciously and live a beautiful life, wear stylish clothes, eat exceptionally well and enjoy the company of interesting people!
