Area Rugs
I mentioned, recently, several of my editing-related 'addictions,' including shoes, sweets, and fish ponds. One (of several) that I failed to note? I absolutely love area rugs, leaning toward Persian and Oriental styles.
Okay, there are some traditional patterns that are just gorgeous, too. Not really big on most of the ones classified as 'modern.' But with the eclectic collection of mix-and-match furnishings we own, almost anything works. Just as long as the colors are compatible.
It's not a new interest, but it did intensify greatly - thanks to an editor friend. He buys rugs for his business and let me take a virtual shopping trip with him. Now, that was fun!
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He'd post a link to a page of rugs and ask me to pick three, or four, that I would buy. Now I'm not trying to pat myself on the back here (okay, maybe a little, because it seriously surprised me). With the exception of one or two, I consistently chose the same ones that he had either already ordered or was going to order for the store.
Approaching something in that way - Would I offer it to my customers? And if I did, would it sell? - tends to alter one's shopping perspective. Especially for someone who's criteria usually boils down to "Oooh! Pretty!
