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  1. PrettySquareGal

    A commercial that promotes the worst of today

    Then according to this logic, buying things according to appropriateness means one had to buy the "right" things to express their adherence to taste and custom so again, "guilty" of the same thing. I buy things that I/my personality is attracted to rather than seeing it as an expression of it.
  2. PrettySquareGal

    A commercial that promotes the worst of today

    Consumerism is sold on the notion of keeping up with the Jonses which is far from selling individuality.
  3. PrettySquareGal

    A commercial that promotes the worst of today

    No. I do not destroy things in good working order to replace them with new, trendy things that I can't afford that would require me to buy on credit. I admit to being very confused how you believe that modern consumerism is a form of individuality? And how is it that loving things from an...
  4. PrettySquareGal

    A commercial that promotes the worst of today

    I am not a traditionalist. I am drawn to the things I love because I love them. It's my taste....declared by me.
  5. PrettySquareGal

    A commercial that promotes the worst of today

    I am a consumer of vintage goods. I don't need half the stuff I buy but I love it and I only buy what I can afford and I'm not filling landfills with garbage. What is that called? I need a word for it...
  7. PrettySquareGal

    A commercial that promotes the worst of today

    I personally have nothing against consumerism when it's responsible, and by that I don't mean when people buy according to my taste.
  8. PrettySquareGal

    A commercial that promotes the worst of today

    Oh no. No no no. No brown rug! :o Yes, same here. The Realtor showing us the house thought that the vintage cosmetics were a deterrent!
  9. PrettySquareGal

    A commercial that promotes the worst of today

    I've never seen a similar commercial from the 1950s, but the big difference between then and now is that people did not buy with credit cards. They bought what they could afford. I wonder how many people "improving" their homes today are "underwater" or heavily in debt?
  10. PrettySquareGal

    A commercial that promotes the worst of today

    Clean and simple needn't be white. I'm sorry it's hard for you to imagine any other way. Lots of color schemes and tasteful options out there. I love decorating and color scheming!
  11. PrettySquareGal

    A commercial that promotes the worst of today

    Funny because I hate that my bathroom has white porcelain! :o
  13. PrettySquareGal

    A commercial that promotes the worst of today

    Do you agree with your mother?
  14. PrettySquareGal

    A commercial that promotes the worst of today

    I also love avocado green.
  15. PrettySquareGal

    A commercial that promotes the worst of today

    I actually happen to like Marigold, green and blue bathrooms that were fashionable through the 70s. Sadly many homes are "updated" before going on the market. Little do many sellers know that in some instances those vintage fixtures and decor make their home more valuable to some buyers...
  16. PrettySquareGal

    A commercial that promotes the worst of today

    The message of the advert still stands, regardless.
  17. PrettySquareGal

    A commercial that promotes the worst of today

    Now here's a marketing idea for Lowes to make even more money. Have the commercial then include a woman bashing the ugly new bathroom to introduce Lowe's new retro-inspired bathroom supplies! I don't encourage destroying usable items, old or new, but...
  19. PrettySquareGal

    A commercial that promotes the worst of today

    This commercial makes me think of this: http://nymag.com/news/features/48948/ It's the idea that beautiful women need to make themselves artificially creepy looking and like everyone else by getting puckery ducky bloaty lips and "stuffed" cheeks. Really it's the same game. Take something...
  20. PrettySquareGal

    A commercial that promotes the worst of today

    People can do as they wish with their homes for any reason they choose, as can a company promote the idea that you should destroy something simply because it's outdated and replace it with their merchandise. People have the freedom to destroy usable items and go into debt to buy cheaply made...
  21. PrettySquareGal

    A commercial that promotes the worst of today

    Exactly! The one shown was in perfect condition! And why not encourage donating usable items to Habitat For Humanity?
  22. PrettySquareGal

    A commercial that promotes the worst of today

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=rP2_8FhGvN8 That's right. Destroy a lovely vintage bathroom in excellent condition for new and improved ugly banality.
  23. PrettySquareGal

    How do you stay inspired during uninspiring times?

    Lately watching The Carol Burnette Show on youtube is doing wonders. I wish the whole show was available on DVD. The only thing I could find was a site that didn't look official-ish. But that show always makes me laugh.

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