Here’s a little quick-hit for you today from Jennifer Squires who gave her plain closet door a Shaker-style makeover. It was supposed to be a quick-hit anyway, but then I wanted to be sure I was correct with the terminology, so I googled ‘Shaker style furniture.’ A deep-dive into Wikipedia later, and I now know everything I ever wanted and needed to know about that topic. Here’s a summary:
“Shaker furniture is a distinctive style of furniture developed by the United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing, commonly known as Shakers, a religious sect that had guiding principles of simplicity, utility and honesty. Their beliefs were reflected in the well-made furniture of minimalist designs.”
Then I laughed at the irony in giving a completely plain door a ‘Shaker-style’ makeover, when Shaker-style aims to embody minimalism, but I’m realizing now as I’m typing this that this is probably only funny to me, I don’t know you guys, I’m tired.
REGARDLESS, it looks awesome. I’m going to Shaker-style up every plain door that crosses my path from now on, and you can too.
Such a simple way to add interest to your home. Check out Jennifer’s blog to see how!
And speaking of shaking like we totally were, here’s a link to one of my very favorite Jack White songs, I’m Shakin’, which will surely set your day on fire and make you dance, you don’t get a choice, you must dance.
