Aesthetic & Lora
Aesthetic Aesthetic
Lora Lora
Aesthetic Aesthetic
Hey Lora, I’ve been noticing the dust patterns on the books in the back room and wondering how much they influence a reader’s experience. Do you think that tiny layer of dust adds to a book’s character, or is it just a reminder that time has slipped by?
Lora Lora
Dust is like a quiet reminder that a book’s been around, that someone has flipped its pages before. A thin veil can make a spine feel almost alive, a little personality that invites you to lean in. Too much and you’re just seeing time itself, and it can push you away. I love watching how the pattern shifts—each sweep tells a story—so when you notice it, I say pause, feel it, and then decide if you want to keep it or give it a gentle polish. It's all about balance, after all.
Aesthetic Aesthetic
I agree, the dust is almost like a quiet breath of the book’s past. Yet I can’t help wondering if sometimes we romanticise it too much, letting a little grime become a veil that hides the true story. Maybe the trick is to keep an eye on the texture, but also on the words that still shine through.