I SO hear you...I'm not all about posessions or stuff...but "defining myself" by external standards is always something I must ward against!

This article is probably closer to my own battle, as I am far from trendy about anything at all (except the darling espadrilles I just bought! ) I could, however, get in way over my head in the "perfectionism" battle. I struggle to appreciate my flaws and to glory in my more-than-occasional mediocrity, especially when it comes to dust bunnies and/or perfectly coordinated serving dishes!

As for avoiding the traps that trendsetters lay out....well "avoiding" is my battle plan. I don't read trendy magazines; I don't watch trendy TV; I don't shop at trendy stores...(much)

Lenora