March 23, 2011

Small is Beautiful


I'm enjoying a reread of "Small is Beautiful: Economics as if People Mattered" by E. F. Schumacher.

While the book occasionally verges on hippityflistic,  on the whole I'm a big fan; it is very refreshing to hear a classically trained economist say things like, " . . . since consumption is merely a means to human well-being,  the aim should be to obtain the maximum of well-being with the minimum of consumption". Word.

With that sentiment in mind, I put together a tiny bouquet from backyard weeds and flowers. Small really is beautiful.


10 comments:

  1. What Lotte and Bloom said. Small is charming:)

    xo Jane

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  2. Thanks L&B, and thanks for stopping by!

    And J, word on the street is we're to soon see some floral loveliness from your small and charming abode. Can't wait!

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  3. Pocket-sized bliss. Muscari, forgetmenots, those blues are so pretty.

    I really want posies to come back in fashion, so lovely for a desk or bedside table, affordable, brilliant gift....

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  4. PS-- I always seem to have to post/refresh 3 times before I get the secret code word to confirm I am really posting.

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  5. Thanks, B and JSB! J, are you having trouble posting, or is does it just make super sure you're sure you want to post?

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  6. I love this! So very cute! Purples and blues are always beautiful!

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  7. Oh we have that little blue flower (not the muscari, the other one)wild in Sweden as well! We call it granny's googles.

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