A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever — John Keats

 

We couldn't agree more with Mr Keats when he penned this timeless quote. These days, many things are fast & furious and disposable to boot, from the speed of our social media interactions to the throw-away cutlery. Even fashion is fast and cheap. We understand this is the current world of reality and we are often reminded not to wish for the “good old days” — they were good and they were old.

 

That said, we do hold on to the belief that there is still a desire for things which we value and appreciate. They become precious objects of desire like keepsakes which we treasure.

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