Did you know? Many of the Ikea beds and Wayfair desks bought during the Covid-19 lockdown were designed to last about five years.Fast furniture is mass-produced and relatively inexpensive; it's easy, then, to obtain and abandon. And fast decor? Low price points essentially render disposable those trendy but cheap pillows, artwork, and trinkets.There's a better way, and it always starts with slowing down. Slow Style is Zandra Zuraw's framework for creating homes that nurture without breaking the break, and today she shows us how to create havens that inspire and welcome without anything fast or cheap.Here’s a preview:[4:30] Why bother surrounding ourselves with beauty (and other big-picture musings)[7:00] Mass production, economies of sale, and the environmental implications of fast decor[17:00] Developing your eye for design means paying attention! [25:00] How to find the fine line between keeping stuff you hate versus hopping on the hamster wheel of buying[30:00] Ethical furnishings companies DO exist! Here's where to find them once and for all Resources mentioned:The Slow Style Home podcastThe Sustainable Furnishings CouncilRoger + Chris furniture Ridwell --Join our (free!) community here.Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube.Say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.Our Sponsors:* Thank you to Factor! Use code sustainable50 for 50% off. https://www.factor75.com* Thank you to HomeThreads! Vist www.homethreads.com/sustainable for 15% off your first order.* Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/* Thank you to PuroAir! https://getpuroair.com/* Thank you to Quince! Use code SUSTAINABLEPODCAST for free shipping And free 365-day returns. www/quince.com/sustainablepodcast/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy