Some people go to the mall to shop. I go to the mall to recycle. The Easton Town Center service desk takes household batteries, Aveda takes hard plastic bottle caps, and Origins takes plastic tubes for recycling.
When I’m in a creative rut, I grab my recycling and go
shopping. Not for doodads to perk up my mood – but for ideas. Besides, buying
something to perk myself up because I am in a funk never works anyway. I usually
regret making the purchase later.
Shopping with my eyes (and camera) is better for me during
these times than shopping with my wallet. It's greener too.
Looking at pretty or unusual things gets my creative juices
flowing. High-end store, low-end store, new goods or used it doesn’t matter,
inspiration can come from anywhere.
On my latest shopping trip, most of my inspiration came from
the store displays.
My first stop was Anthropolgie. With a cluster of string spheres,
glass balls, and a light kit I bet I can make this interesting accent light.