I’ve been spending some more time at home recently and it’s gotten me to thinking about the objects we interact with on a daily basis, and the pleasure we can get by using them. I think about how we can convert daily chores from drudgery into tactile experiences.

For example, I use a counter top spray by Mrs Meyers. It’s lemon-verbena scent is unusual, doesn’t smell artificial, and the packaging makes me happy. So I don’t mind spritzing and wiping down the counters, in fact it’s kinda fun. As an added benefit, the product is vegetable-based and natural, so it’s not bad for me or the environment.

Another cleaning tool I really value is my feather duster. This one is great because if my 5-year old sees me pull it out, she grabs it out of my hand and goes to town (okay, it happens to be pink…). Makes my job a snap!