Asparagus Interiors Inc.

After attending NeoCon this week and participating in an eco-friendly like minded seminar, I read the June edition of the Heath Ceramics newsletter and got to thinking…

Heath Ceramics, a favorite among many and my latest collectible, offer hand-made ceramics constructed with the same practices as defined 55 years ago.

Heath authors compared their products to the latest trend in “Green Design” stating, “reuse is necessary and extremely important but longevity will always outweigh its benefits.” They concluded by saying, “raising the consciousness level for a products longevity and inspiring them to have fewer and more meaningful possessions.”

These two statements wrap up what has been a personal mantra for sometime and a lesson that I have grown-up with. We live in a culture where we can purchase almost anything, and the ability to buy the latest and greatest is at your finger tips. I was always told to make purchases that matter, that have purpose and that are most meaningful to me.

My new years resolution was to limit my “big box shopping” and purchase from local merchants and smaller chains. I’m doing better and enjoying it.

As my husband and I are in the process of purchasing a 1955 brick ranch. A home that would normally be torn down for your typical suburban McMansion, I’m thrilled about the idea of preserving a building that was once a source of pride for a family, meaningful, and designed with purpose making its longevity the overwhelming benefit to owning a unique older home.