INVESTING IN QUALITY, EVERYDAY: HOW IT CHANGES YOUR LIFE - With Rajiv Surendra

Umbrellas, faucets, forks and plates. Why I give them my full attention when it comes to choosing which ones I want to be a part of my life.

https://www.rajivsurendra.com/pages/shop

🔴 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS/PLAYLISTS
🎥 VIDEO: My Updated Apartment Tour:    • How I Transformed my Apartment into a Magi...  
🎥 VIDEO: MY NYTimes Storage Organization Tour:    • This Isn't Your Average Storage Space! Tou...  
🎥 VIDEO: Tidying Your Mind:    • Is your mind a cluttered mess? Here’s how ...  
🎥 VIDEO: How to Wash your Whites:    • How to Wash your Whites and keep them supe...  
🎥 VIDEO: Wrapping Gifts Using No Tape:    • Wrapping gifts using NO TAPE with Rajiv Su...  
🎥 VIDEO: How To Walk In Public:    • How To Walk In Public With Rajiv Surendra ...  
🎥 LIST: Rajiv Surendra's Playlist Season 1:    • Rajiv Surendra's Playlist  

★ TABLE OF CONTENTS ★
0:00 | Introduction: A Special Package Arrives
0:42 | The Story Behind My 16-Year-Old Umbrella
1:10 | Working as an Au Pair in Munich, Germany
2:36 | Discovering the River Cafe Cookbooks
3:15 | Weekend Trip to London
4:02 | Finding James Smith & Sons Umbrella Shop
5:30 | The £350 Antique Umbrella Purchase
6:45 | Dinner at the River Cafe
7:35 | Naming the Umbrella "Ruthie"
8:03 | Auntie Rada's Reaction to the Price
9:11 | The Umbrella's Craftsmanship Details
10:02 | Zero Regrets About the Investment
10:36 | Forgetting Ruthie at the Art Students League
11:49 | The Post Office Dream
14:17 | Understanding Sentimental Value
15:29 | Early Investments in Quality Objects
16:20 | Investing in Daily-Use Items
17:18 | The Value of Well-Made Objects
18:27 | James Smith & Sons Experience
20:01 | Investing in a Quality Kitchen Faucet
21:36 | Perrin & Rowe Brass Faucet
22:52 | Upgrading Door Knobs Throughout the Apartment
24:10 | The Broken Shower Head Realization
25:10 | Ordering a New Perrin & Rowe Shower Head
26:24 | Unboxing the New Shower Head
27:36 | The Philosophy of Renting vs. Owning
28:27 | Life as the Ultimate Rental
28:57 | Investing in Small Daily Moments

💡 TOPICS IN THIS VIDEO 💡
Antique Umbrella Collection
James Smith & Sons London
Quality vs. Quantity Philosophy
Intentional Living
Minimalist Lifestyle Investments
Au Pair Experience in Munich
River Cafe Cookbooks
Ruth Rogers and Rose Gray
Vintage Shopping in London
Cornelissen & Son Art Supplies
Perrin & Rowe Bathroom Fixtures
Solid Brass Hardware
Antique Door Knobs
Rental Apartment Upgrades
Interior Design on a Budget
Sentimental Objects
Buy It For Life Philosophy
Sustainable Consumption
Craftsmanship Appreciation
Heritage Brands
British Artisan Shops
Victorian Era Umbrellas
Sterling Silver and Rosewood
Investment Pieces
Daily Joy Philosophy
Mindful Spending
Quality Kitchen Faucets
Shower Head Upgrades
Crystal Door Knobs
Manhattan Living
Frugal Luxury
European Travel Stories
London Shopping Guide
Art Students League NYC
Dreams and Symbolism
Material Possessions and Happiness
Life Philosophy
Present Moment Living
Rental Apartment Decorating
Long-term Value Thinking
Investing in quality over quantity
My 16-Year-Old Umbrella Named Ruthie | Why Buying Quality Items Will Change Your Life

If you enjoy Rajiv's videos and would like to see more, please contribute to the
gofundme campaign that is raising the funds to produce the content on this channel: https://gofund.me/fbcb3a22


✅ Instagram:   / rajivsurendra  
✅ TikTok:   / rajivsurendra_  
✅ Twitter:   / rajivsurendra  

🔴 ** ABOUT THIS CHANNEL **
Welcome to my YouTube Channel! I've been immersed in the creative and domestic arts for all my life and its a real honor to be sharing my interests with you.
Click here to subscribe:    / rajivsurendra  

🔎 HASHTAGS
#minimalism
#Rajivsurendra
#diy