Sweet Serenity: The John Legend x Etsy Collab
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The recently released John Legend and Etsy collab showcases women, Black, and underrepresented sellers and features warm colours and natural textures. Not only will each purchase leave you feeling good for supporting underrepresented creatives, but decorating with these beautifully crafted pieces, like the hand-woven baskets and earth-toned ceramics, will help you create a space that feels calm and relaxed.
the love list
No. 1: Calming Colours and Natural Materials – Being surrounded by earth tones, like soft tans, browns, and greens, has a tranquil effect on us because these colours make us feel connected to nature. And we know, from research, that spending time in nature improves our mood and mental/emotional well-being. Using natural materials, such as the sweetgrass used in the hand-woven baskets or the wood used in the planters, also strengthens that connection we feel to nature and our sense of calm.
No. 2: One-of-a-kind Creations – Worried about your space feeling uninspired and like it’s been decorated with the same pieces everyone finds at major home stores? This collab features pieces that are so uniquely designed – like the Mid-Century Modern Black Planter, whose design inspiration came from the iconic Chrysler building in NYC or the Hand-Woven Vases/Baskets created by different weavers with their own signature weaving styles leaving no two baskets the same. These pieces are different, special, and one-of-a-kind.
No. 3: Supporting Small Businesses and Sustainability – Supporting small businesses means you’re getting a more focused customer experience, you’re helping to stimulate the local economy, and you’re often provided with a more sustainably-made product. Purchasing from a small-batch production business or an artisan using traditional techniques means less waste since smaller amounts of raw materials or water/electricity are being used in the process. Shopping this way is often better for the environment and more eco-friendly. In this collab, you’ll also find items used with sustainable materials, such as the linen in the Classic Short Robe and Black Lotus Pillow Cover and the plant-based bioplastic and recycled wood in the Mid-Century Modern Black/Natural Wood Planters.
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the favourites
From left to right: 1- Black Lotus Pillow Cover, 2- Mid-Century Modern Black Planter, 3- Marbelled Pet Bowl, 4- Hand-Woven Vases, 5- Classic Short Robe, 6- Ivory Boucle Pillow Cover, 7- Ceramic Tray, 8- Ceramic Mugs, 9- Hand-Woven Bowl, 10- Mid-Century Modern Natural Wood Planter, 11- Spice Velvet Lumbar Pillow Cover, 12- Ceramic Coasters
What are your thoughts on the John Legend Etsy Collab? Any favourite pieces? What’s an Etsy collab you loved? How do you decorate your space to make it feel more calm and relaxing? I’d love to hear from you! Leave me a comment below.
