pretty ugly

Sometimes I find that I do have a penchant for things that I know some may find are less than pretty.

I cannot tell you how much pleasure I find in these vintage paint-by-numbers.  I am sure people may find them a bit tacky.

I am not sure what the allure is for me...that it is simple, a little rough around the edges, or just not perfect.

I think this is why I love the Novogratzs so much.  They are playful in their designs.  Come on--neon "F A M I L Y" in the kitchen?  You can't beat that.

I know Mrs. Wearstler has a little taste for the not-classically-pretty.

The colors in this spread can almost offend.  It's like the opposite of soothing.  But sometimes shocking is good.

And, oh, what can beat wolfs in the wild.  (Gotcha on this one :)  I really don't get this aesthetic at all!

Today I found this parrot lamp at Tuesday Morning--a steal at 79 bucks, I thought.  She woman who worked there said it had been there over a year.  Poor little fella.  Is it really so ugly?  (this one is from Neimans coming in a $299!  This is why I want a store someday--isn't it all about context?

okay...not quite as good as Neiman's....but it's still pretty (ugly).  It does remind me of my grandmother's home a little.  I can see it working in a more modern room, too.  All about context.

And Kate finished the stencil tonight in the laundry room.  I think it's pretty (pretty).  Have a great weekend my friends, Julie