Folkling Home | September
Our homes are special places.
They are tactile expressions of ourselves.
Our interests and passions and the things we find beauty and importance in.
It is always a really special feeling when someone finds beauty and importance in something I’ve found and saved and tried to continue the story of.
It’s like a multi person contract of intention to continue the usefulness of a time-worn article.
Something I find a lot of value in, amidst a world that is forever telling you that more-more-more and new-new-new is better.
You may not know—Folkling actually started as a primarily vintage homewares centric venture in 2017.
It has of course expanded into Owen and I’s very deep love of clothes and other wearable objects, as well as quality handmade things, but at the end of the day I think that the special little pieces in our homes that convey an often untold story are what I am most drawn to.
Probably a huge reason why antique quilts have become such a large part of our business.
For we often use and look at the adornments in our homes more often than the clothes with which we adorn our bodies.
So in that way, they almost feel a little more personal, and in a way, more permanent too. Which lends itself to a richer relationship than with that of a garment that can wear out over time.
I mean— Can you imagine wearing out this 1800s rose oil painting?
It has hung on a wall for 200 years, and it will do so for another 200 (given that it’s kept in good conditions and away from too much sun).
But I digress.
You see the point I am trying to make. The art we surround ourselves with every day, whether it be an actual painting, a quilt for your bed, or a beautiful and simple set of linen napkins, I believe it effects our overall well being and that’s important.
Objects certainly can’t buy happiness, but they can contribute to our enjoyment and experience in the world.
Making us more thoughtful, observant, contemplative people, in our caring for and appreciation for the art that can be found in the every day.
