It's been way too long since Ben and I sat down for a He Said, She Said post. Just letting you know, we were drinking and blogging...
If I had to classify my taste these days, I'd probably put myself in the "eclectic" column. More and more, I appreciate reconditioned or repurposed, quality over quantity, collected, with a touch of the unexpected. Easier said than done, for sure.
I tried to pull together a few images of rooms shunning the "matchy-matchy" look to see what Ben had to offer...
Me: First room. What d'ya think?
If I had to classify my taste these days, I'd probably put myself in the "eclectic" column. More and more, I appreciate reconditioned or repurposed, quality over quantity, collected, with a touch of the unexpected. Easier said than done, for sure.
I tried to pull together a few images of rooms shunning the "matchy-matchy" look to see what Ben had to offer...
Me: First room. What d'ya think?
Ben: Well, the layout of the room reminds me of our first house in The Heights in Houston. Fireplace saddled by built-ins and windows.
Me: Yeah, this is probably a Craftsman.
Ben: Is that a dog bowl?
Me: No. It's a Chinese Garden Stool.
Me: Maybe, but the tall, mullioned ones make me tingle.
Ben: I thought this was a G-rated post?
Me: OK, wrap up the first room. Like it?
Ben: Yes, but I think a lot of people will hit their shins on that low bench thing, probably spill their red wine on that white rug.
Me: Yeah, this is probably a Craftsman.
Ben: Is that a dog bowl?
Me: No. It's a Chinese Garden Stool.
Ben: I don't understand those round mirrors. A mirror is of no use in that placement. You certainly can't see yourself in it, it doesn't reflect light or make the room seem larger. Don't get it, and don't like it.
Ben: That's just dumb.Me: Maybe, but the tall, mullioned ones make me tingle.
Ben: I thought this was a G-rated post?
Me: OK, wrap up the first room. Like it?
Ben: Yes, but I think a lot of people will hit their shins on that low bench thing, probably spill their red wine on that white rug.
Me: I like the room, but I don't like the art arrangement - reads too "crafty" to me.
Ben: Is the theme of this post white, shaggy things? There was a white shaggy rug in the first pic, too. There's a lot of dead animal references in this room. Furry throw, deer skull, hide rug.... I agree with you on the art. One, great piece of art would've been better.
Me: This is more of a "real" home - it's not one that's been professionally styled for a magazine, so I like the attainability.
Ben: It's cozy. I could make it work.
Me: This is more of a "real" home - it's not one that's been professionally styled for a magazine, so I like the attainability.
Ben: It's cozy. I could make it work.
Me: I'm not sure why I included this picture. It's not eclectic - it's high glam.
Ben: Probably because it has another animal with white fur in it. We don't have any white fur in our house. We're such losers.
Me: OK, so forget the "eclectic" theme - what about this space - Yea or Nay?
Ben: Naaaay....just like the horse. Gray chair is hideous. Black chair looks like it puts you in a "seeing the dentist" position. And what is it with dead animal stuff these days? Horn leg and ram horn tables. Too many hard edges.
Me: These people do not have kids. Most likely, they are Todd and Margot (I don't knoooow, Margot!)
Ben: Probably because it has another animal with white fur in it. We don't have any white fur in our house. We're such losers.
Me: OK, so forget the "eclectic" theme - what about this space - Yea or Nay?
Ben: Naaaay....just like the horse. Gray chair is hideous. Black chair looks like it puts you in a "seeing the dentist" position. And what is it with dead animal stuff these days? Horn leg and ram horn tables. Too many hard edges.
Me: These people do not have kids. Most likely, they are Todd and Margot (I don't knoooow, Margot!)
Me: This room is by an Italian designer, but I can't recall who.
Ben: This just doesn't look like much to me.
Me: Chandy is pretty amazing.
Ben: Too much brown, with too much black. And what's up with the chaise lounge in the mix? Everyone's sitting around talking, and lounger person says, "Hey, I'm just gonna take a little snooze." Why would you need two lamps that close together, too?
Me: I think they were trying not to overdo it with furniture, because the space itself is so badass.
Ben: No dead animals. I'm not inspired.
...and after that, the wine won out.
Ben: This just doesn't look like much to me.
Me: Chandy is pretty amazing.
Ben: Too much brown, with too much black. And what's up with the chaise lounge in the mix? Everyone's sitting around talking, and lounger person says, "Hey, I'm just gonna take a little snooze." Why would you need two lamps that close together, too?
Me: I think they were trying not to overdo it with furniture, because the space itself is so badass.
Ben: No dead animals. I'm not inspired.
...and after that, the wine won out.
16 comments:
I'm in love with the series! My husband would have said the exact same things about the deer antlers and fur everywhere- too funny. Great post!!
I love most of these looks - very hip! And the black-and-white tones throughout most of them... seems to be a common element throughout many of the eclectic rooms I've seen... is it that common a theme for this look, or is it just me?
So perfect! Love this post.
i'm laughing at the "i don't knoooow, margot" line in this. it's a phrased that is passed between my husband and myself all. the. time.
we are from dallas, living in england. definitely less of a language barrier than brazil... but still a new scene. and it's freaking freezing here!
Too funny! This could be how I get my husband to actually talk about decor with me......lots of wine!
You had me at the Todd and Margo reference. My boyfriend and I quote that movie relentlessly. What a cute idea to record the banter between you and your better half!
thank you for the christmas vacation reference. it made my day!
giggle.
oh my goodness, this made me laugh!! hilarious.
I'm in love with these posts!
Hilarious! My husband would have made similar remarks!
Can I just say that I love you two. AND am beyond impressed that your hubs will give you this much feedback?? Pete will humor me with conversations about design but he mostly is just like "yeah thats cool" "I like that" "nah..." and when I ask him for follow up he gets all flustered and is like I DON"T KNOW YOU ASKED ME I DONT KNOW ABOUT THIS STUFF. Poor lil guy.
I love these, I want more.
I love these posts, and I especially enjoyed the Todd and Margot reference!
Too fun!!!
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those exchanges were too funny! that first pic gave me a lot of ideas because my living room walls are already painted that color. i also really loved the 4th photo.
kendra
http://closetconfections.com
What a fun concept. This is my first time here and i am addicted. Do you share the wine with your readers?
The conversations between you two are so funny and your hubby has a point most of the time! :) I like it when he said, " And what's up with the chaise lounge in the mix? Everyone's sitting around talking, and lounger person says, "Hey, I'm just gonna take a little snooze." Hahaha...So funny. I love your 'He said, She said' series and I am wondering if you have an archive where I can view your old posts?
Jessie
www.mixandchic.com
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