I  grew up in a family of merchants. My maternal grandmother had her own business on 5th Avenue in their 1930’s; unheard of for a single woman of that time. She sold linens, and men’s handkerchiefs. It was a very popular store. I still have two of her linen tablecloths (linen, is a great durable, and natural fiber). My father’s family also was buying in one place, selling in another; seeing the value in the physical goods we all need and use. My parents had an antique business this showed me the value of timeless design, well crafted, durable goods. Antique must be durable, well crafted otherwise it would have fallen apart and hit the landfill years ago.