Classic Design Theory
Classic design theory promotes unity in terms of the objects present. As such, unity discusses the need to tie the various elements together. Unity is a measure of how the elements of a design seem to fit together - to belong together. A unified work represents first a whole, then the sum of its parts.
Nancy in Mazatlan, from Countdown to Mexico recently posted about her patio redo - her desire to unify the look and design of her patio.
I'm planning a trip to Ticul to do the same thing. I need to create a sense of unity, as if I actually had a plan - as if, indeed! - I'm really bad about seeing one pot I like and buying it, even if it is a completely different style from all the others.
In fact I have one sort of French Renaissance cement pedestal pot with an asparagus fern that just doesn't fit anywhere so sits in a corner with other things I've purchased that just don't yet seem to have a purpose or are waiting for, well who knows what - Divine inspiration...
See, none of these things seem to have a common or unifying theme or look. But I like each piece independently of the others.
Oh, what's a girl to do!
Let's just call it eclectic! Which kind of says I have no plan, I just like it! The trick is how do I bring all these very different elements together and merge them into a cohesive decorating scheme.
Taking a lesson from miss Scarlett "I can't think about that right now. If I do, I'll go crazy. I'll think about that tomorrow."
See, none of these things seem to have a common or unifying theme or look. But I like each piece independently of the others.
Oh, what's a girl to do!Let's just call it eclectic! Which kind of says I have no plan, I just like it! The trick is how do I bring all these very different elements together and merge them into a cohesive decorating scheme.
Taking a lesson from miss Scarlett "I can't think about that right now. If I do, I'll go crazy. I'll think about that tomorrow."