Just before we started the condo re-do, like many would, I browsed though interior design blogs looking for ideas, inspiration and what at the time appeared most important to me… what not to do.
As I strolled through stores contemplating items, I found my thoughts plagued with all I had read… ooh ghost chairs are so overdone*, enough with the large wood letters leaning up against a wall, quit sorting your books by color or insert one person’s opinion here. Even though I was drawn to certain pieces (and ideas), I felt so influenced by the opinions of others, I didn’t allow myself to purchase them.
Do I regret not buying those items? Not necessarily. Do I regret letting the thoughts of others influence my personal purchasing choices? Yes. Do I feel silly that I had a tinge of doubt about sharing my Keep Calm and Carry On poster as I knew some would go “oh no, not another one”. Yes I do.
Think about it… I wavered on purchasing an item based on the opinion of some random dude/dudette that thinks it’s overdone and whom will never visit my home. I almost didn’t blog about a poster that I happen to love because I was worried about what people behind a computer screen would think. Pretty ridiculous huh?
As you can see, I eventually found my “fuck it” response. My answer to most things when I’m straddled like a MOFO between what I and others think. Quite frankly, what I put in my home (whether over-done, a trend or otherwise) is no-one’s business but my own. I have to live with it.
Now I’m not saying that taking the advice of others isn’t a good thing. Of course it is. There’s some great advice out there and I’ll continue to seek it out. Likewise, I am not saying people can’t blog their opinions. Heck, I am doing it right now. But when it makes you go against something you truly want or makes you question yourself to avoid feeling judged, you have to remind yourself that it’s your home. Fuck what others think.
*Btw, the ghost chair from IKEA is so freaking comfortable.
