I have never been the one to do what was popular, and for instance, I grew up in the South with some well-off folks which means I had to attend lots of parties and afternoon teas, but i never liked going to these things, but I was forced to because of my mom, however so, one year, I decided to cut one of the major rules.
- I wore really white to a party after Labor Day, my exhausting mother was horrified but I found it all to be comical.
Needless to say, after that incident she never forced me to attend those boring parties again. My mother has constantly tried to control every aspect of my life; And even after I moved out of her house, she tried to dictate how things should be in my own home. She wanted to decorate my home with good furniture and antique and glamorous furniture. When I took her furniture shopping with me, she tried to possibility out certain pieces, but I found them to be gaudy and over-the-top. My mom was used to a certain type of sophistication and luxury, however clearly, I am not the same way. In fact, I like rustic furniture that is cozy and inviting… Everyday furniture that is not just there for decoration! Growing up, my mom’s dwelling had so many glamorous furniture pieces that my friend and I weren’t allowed to be in certain rooms, and I was constantly bothered by that. So instead of glamorous furniture I chose to decorate my home with mostly rustic furniture that was warm and welcoming. Needless to say, my mom didn’t approve, however it’s my dwelling and I chose what made me glad.