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A Man’s Guide to Home Decor
Copyright © 2005, Pamela Cole Harris
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There are a few men out there who simply cannot understand a
woman’s need to decorate (and redecorate) their home. And
shopping for furniture? That gives most men a sharp pain –
usually in the area of their wallet. But as a power shopper
myself, I can tell the men in the audience that home décor is a
sport! Really! Just think of home decorating in terms of “guy
stuff”!
You know that little flutter in the stomach when you see a fully-
restored, cherry red, vintage muscle car? Complete with air-
brushed flames? Chrome everywhere? Well, women can get the same
flutter looking at a vintage armoire, dresser or sideboard.
(Well, ok…we don’t get quite as excited if it is covered with
air-brushed flames and chrome!) So the next time your wife or
girl friend brings home an antique table…think Shelby Cobra!
And for some men, hunting or fishing mean the thrill of the chase
or the big catch. I have felt that same thrill when finding the
perfect fabric or just the right painting for a room. (And I
didn’t have to put up with the mosquitos!) So when your wife
brings home new artwork for your mantle….think big game trophy!
Remember the fun and excitement you feel when watching football
or hockey? Your wife can feel the same excitement watching
Trading Spaces or Extreme Home Makeover! (Some rooms score a
touchdown, others are fumbles, and yet others are definite
fouls!) So rather than complaining the next time your wife
watches one of those home improvement shows, think Super Bowl!
Yes, home décor is a sport! Games of “New Paint Bingo” and
“Antique Auction Sprint” are being played daily in your
neighborhood. So instead of discouraging your wife, support her
with a few cheers like: “Way to go with that red trim, honey!”
“Stuff that pillow! Stuff that pillow!” (No need to don the
short skirt and pompoms!) Now, if I can just get the man in my
life to buy this, I can start on that new bedroom décor. Honey?
What do you think of Bubble Gum Pink paint?!?
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Writer's Resource Box:
Pamela Cole Harris has been a writer for over 35 years (Yikes!
Has it been that long?) Her fun, tongue-in-cheek approach to
decorating has made http://www.homeandgardenmakeover.com one of
the most popular décor sites on the net. She brings the same
spirit of fun and practical advice to her newest site at
http://www.diy-homedecor.com.
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