Slow Living; stylish and sustainable living

Azulejos: Ancient Beauty for Modern Slow Living.

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Slow living is a philosophy of life centered around embracing a conscious, thoughtful, and unhurried approach to life. Slow living promotes making better choices to organize your living environment so that it is more sustainable, calmer, and more balanced! At Tegão, we are big fans of this trend. In this blog, you can read more about the origins of Slow Living and how you can apply this philosophy in your own life and environment!

The origin of Slow Living

The history of slow living originated as a response to the acceleration of modern life. In the 1980s, this movement began in Italy as a protest against the rise of fast food, led by Carlo Petrini. The original aim was to preserve culinary traditions, but it quickly evolved into a broader philosophy of life known as slow living. The concept spread worldwide and encompassed not only food but also other aspects of daily life, such as travel, work, and, of course, living. Thus, trends like slow fashion and slow home design are now prevalent globally!

Slow living in your home - slow home fashion

Slow home fashion integrates the principles of slow living into your interior, prioritizing sustainability and timelessness. Instead of encouraging impulsive purchases, this approach emphasizes high-quality materials, craftsmanship, and timeless designs. It promotes conscious choices, minimizes environmental impact, and supports ethical production. By investing in sustainable furniture and decorations, slow home fashion contributes to a more sustainable and thoughtful interior, where quality takes precedence over fleeting trends.

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How to apply slow living to your own life

Invest in timeless furniture pieces and high-quality materials that stand the test of time. Prefer sustainable decorations and artisanal items that tell a story and strengthen the connection with nature. Upcycling existing furniture and reusing materials also fit well within the slow home fashion approach. By consciously choosing when decorating your home, you create an environment that is not only aesthetically appealing but also contributes to a sustainable and timeless lifestyle.

Azulejos have been a beautiful application of slow home fashion for centuries. Although the trend did not exist at the time of the creation of azulejos, these tiles are sustainable, natural, and crafted with the highest level of craftsmanship.

Saudações,

Team Tegão