A place of refuge
refugium (re-fu-gi-um) n. A place that has escaped ecological changes occurring elsewhere and so provides a haven for relict fauna and flora. From Latin, 'place of refuge.'
Why refugium? When I first learned about Etsy, it struck me as a place of refuge. A spot where creative makers, tinkerers, artists, dreamers, and gatherers could meet and trade their wares, away from the crazy world of malls and giant box stores. A place where our unique abilities and vision can be appreciated, a place where handmade items will be valued for their true worth, and those with a keen eye can curate collections of interesting castaways so they might be enjoyed once again.
As someone who has chosen to live on a small island a step away from the noise of the world, this idea resonated with me immediately. My shop, refugium, is my place within this larger haven we have all created through Etsy.
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