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.
I don’t always follow the latest trends for someone who studied textiles and has a passion for fashion. My style is classic, traditional, and 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 the silhouette for my pear shape is how I adopt style choices.
So it’s not surprising my home reflects a traditional Queen Anne style with its classic curve shapes and wing-back chairs.
Years ago, a wing-back chair purchase started my collection for Queen Anne and my love of dark wood like cherry.
Since moving to Central Pennsylvania back in 1982, I 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. Lewisburg earned 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 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.” 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 not just to fashion but home furnishings too. How are you reducing your carbon footprint?
As always, thank you for reading. Stay safe.
