Teak Shelves from the 60's
This is so real. Honestly, it takes a lot to admit feeling this kind of pressureโbut Iโve been carrying it. Iโm managing a Tattoo/Barber/Piercing studio, studying Interior Design, trying to be present as a single mom,ย andย still thinking about how our home looks and feels. Sometimes I have to remind myselfโthatโs already a lot. Iโm literally building a future and a home at the same time.
And then thereโs Instagram. God, it gets to me. That never-ending scroll of perfectly curated, spotless homes that look like they belong in a magazine. Even though Iย knowย itโs all staged, filtered, and probably sponsored, it still makes me feel like Iโm falling behind on something I never even signed up for.
But heyโthose two teak bookshelves I found on Facebook Marketplace for 1000 kr? Total win. Thereโs something so satisfying about giving old furniture a new life. Theyโve added so much warmth and personality to our rental. Way more soul than a brand-new showroom setup could ever give. And I even got them from a woman raising funds for a local sports team, so it felt good supporting someone else, too.
Iโm also really glad I changed the kind of influencers I follow on IG. Lately Iโve been drawn to midcentury modern, secondhand, sustainable design accountsโpeople bringing back that cozy 60s/70s charm. Feels more real. More within reach. And way more aligned with where Iโm at right now, both creatively and financially.
