Wanderlust literally refers to the desire to wander, which is something that I think a lot of us can relate to. I appreciate how lucky we are to live in Ottawa with its proximity to a varied landscape, but I will never stop believing in the power of travel to open our minds to the world at large. For now, we can only dream…
Over the past year my thoughts have often turned to the days when I’d board a plane in one city and land in another country or continent. Those opportunities made me a kinder, stronger and more accepting person. The very first time I hopped on an international flight, I found myself completely in awe of the possibilities that were present from the moment the plane landed at Heathrow.
Right outside the window I saw the opportunity for more. Planes with names like Aer Lingus, Saudia, KLM and Lufthansa waited on runways, ready to whisk passengers off to far-away places. When I entered the airport, I felt like I’d been dropped into a global meeting place. People of a vast assortment of nationalities had all come together in one location. It was fascinating to me. From there I continued my journey, getting to know the world and its differences and similarities.
The inability to explore has created a trend on the style scene. Global inspirations are being felt within fashion and décor—proving that we’re all carrying a little wanderlust within us.
While I am a promoter of all things local, my hope for everyone is that moving forward we reach out to the world at large. For now, we can bring global influences into our homes to create a little bit of the boho vibe that connects us to more of what lives outside of our own world. If a year of staying home has stirred the desire to wander, then start by creating a space that shows off some worldly inspirations.
Awaiting the world,
Mary
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Mary Taggart