The Art of Naiveness.

Being too naive makes a better world than the slightest suspicion.

Do you know the feeling that you trust all too fast, or when people trust you or others when they have no reason doing so?

Well, I can now say, I’ve had both. Most of the time, it is me that is a bit too naief and doesn’t belief in ‘evil’ acts of others. Still, after all these years and a lot of experience (that may make some belief the opposite).
But for the change, I also know how it is too be on the other side.

It gives me a great feeling, that I can be totally honest, not hiding anything and not worrying that the truth would not be good enough.

So this is the case. We needed to borrow some white antique / baroc furniture for the Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven. I know some (web)shop owner that also borrowed us some furniture for an editorial shoot once, but this time, we needed more, bigger and heavier - therefore riscier - stuff. I was worrying that it would be too much of a risk for her and that it wouldn’t be possible. I asked her anyway.

Then I got a totally nice and sweet answer that it is all OK. She never asks any warranty (borg) or anything. And believe me, that is absolutely not common.
It feels like I’m borrowing from an aunt. But the fact is, we are not a lot more than total strangers. 

Some call it too naive, but for me, it is a great sign of humanity, a great example of being
- human -.

This is my ode to Roswitha, the hardworking lady behind her cute shop in Belgium.
www.swiet.nl

Merci beaucoup.

Love,

Faranak

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