09/21/2026
Katherine here - slightly different kind of post today. I have always loved design, but I got very interested in the world of second-hand, vintage, and antiques when my first child was born in 2001. The nature of babyhood is so fleeting, but there is SO much stuff you think you should buy fresh and new. These books are part of my personal library on the nature of manufacturing and overconsumption. Lots of it clothing oriented, but could just as easily apply to cheaply made furniture, disposable art etc. I’m sure I’m preaching to the choir here, but these books had a huge influence on me, and I still refer back to them to refresh my resolve. Please share your book/podcast/inspirations for sustainable decorating and design in the comments. Would love some new voices to hear.