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Biography
I’m Kelsey Rose Williams—hi! I’m the Archivist of the Eames Office, a freelance historian and writer, hobbyist photographer, modern architecture preservation advocate, and French learner. Wow—that’s a mouthful!
As an incredibly curious, sentimental, and sensitive person, it’s easy for me to attach importance to stories and places. So, most of my life and work have revolved around history and geography. My educational background is in Art History (with an emphasis on the Modern Era) and Museum Studies, with a Master’s in Archives. You’ll see that my writings are soaked in my admiration and care for historic places, objects, and the people who came before us.
I’m American and I live in the South of France.
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What is ABSOLUMENT ?
In every language that I am even a tad bit aware of, I confidently know the word for “yes.” It is probably my most utilized word in English (my native language), and definitely my go-to when I’m speaking French. When je suis fatiguée, it’s so much easier to say either “yes” or “no” than to explain the nuances of my thoughts and feelings. In the moments when I feel another layer of enthusiasm (think: an equivalent to “oh-my-goodness, yes!!!”), I reach for “absolutely!” You’ll hear me say this word with a huge smile attached to my face.
I wanted to create a space for the varied ideas that make me internally and/or externally say “ABSOLUTELY.” And since I’m living in France now—let’s sport ABSOLUMENT instead.
Many of these writings may have a theme, and some will be a weekly hodgepodge of what’s happening during my frequent daydreaming. I’m a visual thinker, excitable, and a huge information dork, so buckle up!
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Biographies of well-known or relatively obscure artists, architects, clothing designers, and other types of creative people.
Discovering the history of a French town and its famed cultural output, like Tulle. Also, what it’s like to immigrate to a place on the other side of the planet.
Reading, and adding to your to-be-read pile. Plus, stalking the bookshelves of other people via installments of BOOK CLUB.
Being interested in how other people live, dress, decorate, and shimmer through their days on Earth.
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I am also a huge fan of Substack Notes. So, if you have an account, you’ll likely see me writing short-form posts about ideas/photographs that interest me in the moment, or restacking other people’s wonderful writings.
In the making: an Absolument shop that features vintage items that I’ve researched and written about on this channel.
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À tout a l’heure !
Kelsey Rose
PS — If you’re on a language learning journey, like me, I recommend checking out Duolingo and/or Lingoda!
