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Audrey Lorde: Self-Care Is Political Warfare

Audrey Lorde: Self-Care Is Political Warfare

This quote is one that we have always kept close to our hearts, but fear that it is often oversimplified. It’s beneficial to understand the history and context behind Audre Lorde’s words before diving into our own interpretations. The first step in building a foundation of understanding for this quote is conceptualizing ‘radical self-care,’ an act that calls for the attentiveness to one’s individual mind and body. Speaking within social norms, women are socialized to care for others. By caring for oneself, a woman can confront the stereotype that she solely exists to give her time and energy to her surrounding environment. Self-care builds sustainable revolutions and social movements—ones that are upheld by individuals built to last. Self-care is ‘revolutionary,’ because it works against oppression and forms of discrimination that attempt to undermine particular identities.

Provenance: Ormolu

There is something absolutely magical about the discovery of an antique piece with an elaborate history. The story of Ormolu, a method of gilding that dates back to the 18th and 19th centuries, helps uncover the rich narrative of beloved furnishings and objects of art. Derived from “or”, french for “gold”, and “molu”, french for “ground”, the Ormolu technique is also sometimes referred to by the French as Bronze Doré.

Palette No. 70

Fromental's Printed Wallpapers

It is a dream come true.  If you are like us, you salivate over the gorgeousness of Fromental's handprinted wallpapers, some of which are even embroidered.  And while those papers may be the gold star, truth be told, all that hand-done goodness comes a cost that not everyone can afford.  But we have great news for you.

Fromental is now producing printed chinoiserie wallpapers that are far more accessible in price and in our humble opinion look damn good!  What do you think?  

Known as their Studio Fromental line,  every order is still custom made to the client's requirements and begins with a hand drawing.  Advancements in image capture and print, however,  allow the company to deliver the elegant wallpaper that it is known for much more economically.  

You even have a choice.  At the lowest price point are their Florent papers that while stunning, are entirely printed. Florent is available in 22 standard color ways, and can be customized in a variety of ways. 

You also could kick it up a notch and choose a wallpaper that is printed on a hand brushed  ground, such as this beauty from Fromental's Bambois range. 

Either way, choosing beautiful chinoiserie wallpaper for your home is now a realistic proposition for many more folks.  We are so inspired!

IMAGE CREDITS // All images courtesy of Fromental. 

EDITOR CREDIT // This post was developed and written by guest editor Lynn Byrne.