Years ago, a friend of ours was downsizing her stuff and we scored this genuine World War II poster (above) in the process. The poster's sentiment is particularly relevant today, in light of our stressful economic and environmental climate. Whether it's an old toaster oven, couch, radio, bedspread...you name it, we'd love to hear how you've resisted the temptation to buy something new, prolonging the life of your object instead...
Tell us which objects or places in your home (e.g. an old bathroom) you've decided to live with instead of replacing with something fresh and new and how you've "made it do".
Needless to say we live in a consumer culture that encourages replacement over repair. We'd also love to hear of any great service providers who've helped you prolong the life of your stuff (e.g. we've noticed a tiny little microwave repair shop in Brighton, MA - imagine fixing something instead of replacing it!).
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There is an additional line for this "do without". I frequently find myself wanting but not needing things.
I love the messages/graphics of those type of WWII propaganda posters and have long wished I could get my hands on one! Lucky you!
I also love following that slogan -- it's more of a creative challenge and nothing feels better to me than successfully solving problems with limited resources.
I agree with happify, and this sentiment reminds me of my grandparents house: poor Kansas farmers and parents of 8, it was not something you'd see in a design magazine but it was seriously cool and cozy because Grandma was creative. It was probably 75% or more items given to her for free or discovered in nature and was a mix of mid-century modern, hepplewhite, duncan phyfe, and industrial among many other things. Somehow it naturally worked and holds such inspiration for me today.
I try to think like Grandma!
Totally! I write a lot about making do because it's fun. I love the way it feels to use something up 100%, like spices, or an expensive lotion. First, it means I bought the right thing in the beginning and lived out the plan for that item; second, it means I'm saving money.
My favorite discovery was that the shoe repair shop here in town does not only a great job with my soles, but repaired my husband's expensive leather gloves, too!