I was struck by a quote I ran across today
... our objects, bibelots, whatnots, and knickknacks-say the most about who we are. They are as honest as a diary. Charlotte Moss, A Passion for Details

Wow, that says it all. I have never been one to journal or keep my thoughts on paper. I think I am just to lazy, my hands get tired after about 2 minutes of cursive writing.  But stuff, now I got some stuff. I particularly like the word "Bibelots" this is a French word which means :

2. a miniature book

We all have these little miniature books of ourselves around us on our bookshelves. The first thing clients talk to me about is  their "bibelots." Usually it is something special obtained from a vacation or honeymoon.  Sometimes it is something passed down through generations, or a symbol of education or other achievements. Most of the time these items don't really fit into the future design scheme, but our "bibelots" are are our stories.

My clients are often surprised when they renter their new space and there is that little piece of them still a part of their new atmosphere. You see our knicknacks or bibelots are really diaries we keep without wearing out our writing hand. They are more fun and more interesting than words usually are and make your home or office truly you.

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