A fellow North Texan and Dallas interior designer, Beth Dotolo has made a big splash in both the interior design industry and blogging community. Her work can be found all over the internet! While tweeting last week (I sound like such nerd, but that’s my life now!) via my home office, I came across an article Beth wrote for Houzz.com explaining the mystery behind the pillow, “What Does Your Pillow Say About You?“. Looking for a quick distraction (those are actually very easy to come by), I hopped over to her article in hopes of unraveling my own mystery.
You’ve probably seen a few of my sofa pillows lying in the background of an outfit post or two. After reading Beth’s wonderfully insightful article, I came to a simple conclusion… I don’t fit into any one category (imagine that) but am rather a combination of many things… eclectic, bohemian, romantic and probably much more. In fact, I think that’s the case with most of us. If you have lived a full, well-expereinced life so far (and I hope you have), your personal style is most likely drawn from a lifetime of unique experiences, all adding up to a very specific and special mix of aesthetic interests and preferences. My advice to you? Don’t ignore the things that you love for the sake of fitting within a category… Those unusual combinations, quirky accessories, and unexpected layouts are the things that will make your home unique and quintessentially YOU! Most designers spend their whole career in search of those qualities. As you can see from my wardrobe and home, I try to embrace that philosophy whole-heartedly!
So, have you examined your pillow stash lately? What are they telling your guests about your style when you’re not listening? Beth’s article is a fun look at what our surroundings say about our personal style. Take a look HERE!
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10 comments
Tonia B. (@ChicModern) says:
Aug 10, 2011
I must not be saying much because I don’t have any extra pillows out in the living room at the moment
Hilary Walker says:
Aug 10, 2011
Maybe that’s just it!! You are all about function and not too many frills. (Is that even close?)
Carolina Gentry says:
Aug 10, 2011
I have some Missoni Home Janet Embroidered pillows on my sofa that totally reflect my colorful personality
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Hilary Walker says:
Aug 10, 2011
Ooo, I love those!! Great choice. Thanks for visiting and commenting, Carolina!
Serban says:
Aug 10, 2011
are there any stilish pillows that can be used for short but frequent naps at work??? interesting entry. Hope to see you and David soon, on a cozy chillingly hot summer evening.
Hilary Walker says:
Aug 11, 2011
Of course there are!! I would recommend testing a few out… just don’t try any with knobs or tassels, sequins or fancy bells and whistles.
Looking forward to visiting with you and Anca as well! Thanks for commenting, Serban!
Erika [small shop] says:
Aug 11, 2011
This is so true! I have had many combinations and arrangements that I’ve struggled with over the past few years, but I do think it’s because I’m constantly redefining what my style is. Think I finally figured that out (…for now…)
Hilary Walker says:
Aug 11, 2011
I working on that one too. Style seems to be an ever-evolving thing in my life!
Lonely Wife Project says:
Oct 27, 2011
Jealous!!
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