As you may recall, I pledged to shop my closet more, buy better, and buy less. Here’s the March episode of reducing my carbon footprint in keeping with that commitment.
As someone who studies textiles and has a passion for fashion, I don’t always follow the latest trends. My style is classic and traditional, with a penchant for pizzazz.
However, I like to remain relevant within my wardrobe by purchasing classic pieces to update myself. It’s fun following the Instagram explore page and ladies that I follow deciding what to add based on current trends.
The bottom line is what works for my fashion sense, and I adopt style choices based on the silhouette of my pear shape.
So, it’s not surprising that my home reflects a traditional Queen Anne style, with its classic curve shapes and wing-back chairs.
Years ago, I purchased a wing-back chair, which started my collection for Queen Anne and my love of dark wood, such as cherry.
Since moving to Central Pennsylvania in 1982, I have discovered Pennsylvania House furniture locally made in Lewisburg, a town not far from where I live and home to Bucknell University, where my husband attended college.
The furniture manufacturer started in 1887 with a small workshop-style factory in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Nearly 90% of all their wood came from within 100 miles of their workshops, earning Lewisburg the nickname “Cherry Capital of the World.”
Unfortunately, the business struggled to compete with the low prices of furniture imports. By 2005, La-Z-Boy purchased Pennsylvania House but moved the entire production overseas, losing 450 jobs.
Enter Red Door Consignment Gallery, a second-hand furniture store I frequent. On my last visit to the preloved store, I spied on what I thought was an occasional table perfect for my home’s entry since I don’t have a foyer.
Ever hear the saying, “What’s here today might be gone tomorrow, so don’t wait.” I have no regrets; I saw the cherry Queen Anne table ready for me to purchase.
Condition of the table: A few scratches on the front of the table
Authenticity: Pennsylvania House stamp inside of the table
Cost: $249
My furniture style hasn’t changed in this house after 30 years of living here. So, the preloved Queen Anne furniture makes sense to go with the other Pennsylvania House pieces I already own
I love that the sustainability concept applies to not just fashion but also home furnishings. How are you reducing your carbon footprint?
As always, thank you for reading. Stay safe.
