Everything I Have
I'm completely fascinated by this poster. Simon Evans took a photo of every item that he owns and catalogued it here in one place. Part of me aches to do this. Would you ever? And doesn't it look neato?
Seen on the fantastic new blog The Violet Hours — have you bookmarked it yet?
posted by Gabrielle of Design Mom at Tuesday, February 16, 2010
21 Comments:
That's amazing, but I'm afraid I own way too much stuff to do that! I need to throw some junk out!
that is awesome!
I'm amazed he was able to fit everything on one poster!
i really love this! but...... there is no possible way! maybe someone else could do it!yeah!
That is cool! But it makes me want to throw away everything I own.
Wow -- wouldn't it be cool to do that and find you have only a couple of dozen things?
Poster looks cool but no WAY could I would I ever do that. Too much stuff. I love the blog you recommended-thanks.
Mrs. Lexi - me too! The whole idea instantly makes me realize how. much. stuff. I own.
Susan - Yes!
Lynn - I agree. Among the American population, I wonder if only a youngish bachelor could fit all his belongings on one poster.
Handmade Charlotte - Can you even imagine? Our books alone would be several posters. And our pantry...
Hanna - I haven't read much about his intentions when he created the piece, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was at least partly an effort to get people to own less. It had the same effect on me.
Erin - That would be a dream!
Autumn - So glad you like The Violet Hours. It's written by one of the writers at Parents Magazine.
It looks amazing! Wouldn't it be fascinating if someone did it repeatedly, over a course of time? Like every 15 years...to see how what you own changes with who you are over time. It would take boat loads of dedication, though. Love the idea.
Brilliant way to contain life!! (I'd have to make my poster OED style, though, with an accompanying magnifying glass)
I love it...but I would need a MUCH larger poster...I think any girl would just because of shoes if nothing else :-)
Oh, there was a simple time in my life when I could have done this easily, but the kids and husband are worth the extra "stuff" that would now make it impossible! (Not to say we couldn't pair down.)
Amazing!
"Simplicity, simplicity, simplicity," says Thoreau.
I would never do this. A complete and utter waste of time. Someone so creative as this should channel their energies into something that betters humanity. Truly. WTF!
This is rad
hey, i feel like i just did that!
we moved last weekend!!
thats amazing, i really want to do that, too!!! but maybe get rid of a bunch of stuff first (which would probably be a good incentive!)
I love that Simon Evans poster; this is totally something I'd do. Then I'd be all shocked at how much stuff I have and go all feng shui on my wardrobe. Then I'd do it again and compare the before and after. Then I'd get all depressed about the clothes and shoes and bags and books and knick-knacks I got rid of and have to go shopping. And the cycle would begin again.
So. Huh. Maybe I shouldn't do this, actually. Save myself a ton of crazy.
There was a time in my life when just about everything my husband and I owned fit in the 14-foot camping trailer we lived in.
Looking at this poster and thinking about all of our current possessions (and subsequent confinement) sure makes me miss that time. . .
This is the coolest poster yet!
incredible undertaking...scary thought...and cool image all in one! :-)
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