“Trend” is kind of a dirty word in green living and ethical shopping circles. It represents something fleeting, which contradicts our desire to buy those things that are important and are made to last, and less of them, instead. As a creative and a lover of design (Pinterest is still my favorite way to peruse the internet), I think I’ll always get at least a little caught up on trends. But not all of them are totally fleeting, and not all of them are totally useless as far as finding things I actually want to keep. Take the “artisan home” trend. I like to think the increase in demand for artisan home decor signifies our society’s evolution to more conscious, sustainable living.
Round textile pouf (Made Trade, sold out) / Silver rug / Pure beeswax candles / Mini copper rake / Small palm basket / Walnut chopping board / First light ceramic vase / Minna pantelho throw / Blush serving dish (Moorea Seal, no longer available) / Woven palm leaf Moses basket / Pom cushion in burnt / Pom cushion in natural white / First light ceramic plate
how to decorate the artisan home sustainably + ethically
My inspiration for this artisan home decor moodboard was to create a sustainable home design that incorporated some really fun, inspiring trends, like rattan and natural woven materials, geometric textiles, and gorgeous minimalist ceramics, while still maintaining a timelessness that one could evolve with. If you love the artisan home decor trend, I think you’ll find a few pieces that seem like home staples, rather than trendy accents. All sources above come from a selection of my favorite ethical and fair trade home decor shops, and most of them share more details about the story behind each product, in their respective descriptions.
I hope that learning the stories behind our product turns from trend to timeless, and we all enjoy more meaningful pieces inside our homes.
How would you describe your home decor style? I’d love to create a moodboard of sustainably sourced ideas for your signature look!
