The DU Lounge

Although I sometimes admire the pared-down minimalist look in other people's homes, in magazine layouts, or on-line articles, it's just not me.

I particularly treasure a picture wall I have with photographs of ancestors, many of whom were born in the 1800s, so I never knew them. My husband keeps suggesting either putting them in an album or going digital, but I like looking at them. It makes me feel connected to my family history.

I get emails from various life style gurus about, "Never paint your bathroom this color," or, "10 things to get rid of RIGHT NOW," or "This trend is so yesterday." If I like something, I don't give a damn about "expert" opinions. It's my house, and I'll surround myself with looks that I like.

I do have way too many clothes, and I am working on changing that.