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For the Love of NigellaAs much as I'd like to pretend otherwise, some areas of my life are utterly predictable. One such source of timeless inspiration is none other than Nigella Lawson. Really though, how could you not? There's so much to her persona we already know and love like her background in journalism and famous English family. (Truth be told, I'm not super interested in her prior fame but it's apparently a big deal to a lot of people!) Of course, she's also a stunning beauty known for her cuisine and allure. Then there's the unfortunate loss and sadness in her life and her ability to bounce back from death, family tension and domestic violence. We can all agree she's all of those things and more to each and every one of us. Be that as is may, Nigella has earned her crowning glory as this month's inspiration based on her credulous approach. Obviously she applies this to cooking first and foremost at least from our curated vantage point. I suspect part of the reason for her sustained adoration comes from her authenticity and likeability. She's nothing short of the real deal. You don't have to watch every episode to realize Nigella is equal parts sloppy and sophisticated without the hint of an apology. There's something to be said for celebrating the ordinary and learning as amateurs. Let's break it down: no one else inspired my entire generation to make real food! So what's that got to do with design? Well, not necessarily anything. Because my brain is nearly as scrambled in eclectic influence as the domestic goddess herself (or so I'd like to think), what that actually means is everything. Food is inherently like design: both are brimming with style, personal preference, color, texture and mood. Love it or hate it, at least make it something. And just because her medium is pasta and mine is interiors doesn't mean I can't revel in her being. At the end of the day, my point is that we need to drop the charade. We live in a world where titles used to mean everything and people put on airs. It's frankly unnecessary. If we could stop for a moment and remember that we're all a little bit basic on even our best days, maybe we'd be a little more pleasant. Perhaps we'd be kind. Recognize we're human. We could focus on enjoying the process rather than striving towards expertise. We could follow the one thing we know and let it drive us rather than getting bogged down in linear cages. Who's got time for that anyway? Let's all just remember to bring some curiosity and originality into the mix. With that in mind, the world according to Martha via Nigella means life on repeat needs a refresh.
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AuthorHi, my name is Martha Oschwald and I'm a content writer focused on design. This page is meant to give you a taste of my writing style and latest musings. Archives
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