You know, drapery, the kind that festoons windows and adds a touch of finishing elegance to a room, is lovely.
But there are other kinds of drapery that are not nearly as beautiful, yet wildly successful as decor statements. Here are a few examples:
- Outfits draped over exercise equipment in the bedroom. It says, "Yes, I use this equipment every day. For clothing storage."
- Laundry draped over the couch shouts, "I'm casual enough for everyday to be a weekend day."
- Kitchen towels draped over cabinet doors state, "My work is done in here."
- Afghans draped over the backs of comfy chairs beckon, "You need a nap."
- Bedding, the best friend of slumber, practically purrs, "Why make up the bed when you'll be back in it in 15 short hours?"
- Children, particularly teenagers, slouched over their gameboys, state the obvious: "We have nothing better to do than waste hours getting to the next level."
- Cats, ever so slinky and enigmatic, yawn as they whisper, "I need to leave a pile of my fur on the back of this couch so you can remember me fondly everywhere you go."
- Jackets, so warm and comforting, seem perfectly at home being worn by kitchen chairs and hallway benches. They say, "I'm ready to go at a moment's notice, so no need to hang me in the closet."
Does your home make these kinds of drapery decor statements? Do you have "something" draped over any furniture and/or protruding objects? If so, this task is for you.
Today's Small Thing is to gather up and straighten any draped articles that are not attached to a curtain rod and put them away.
Make a new style statement that says, "I'm tidy and I'm proud of it." See if you don't stand a little taller and feel like an accomplished June Cleaver when you see how lovely your home looks sans clutter drapery.
Points: 40
PS You don't have to put the kids or the cat into a closet. Just thought I'd clarify that. Unless, of course, you feel like it.
What's YOUR drapery style statement?
