Of seats and senses
May 5, 2008It’s one of those beautiful stores, where shapes, colors and textures all meld together to create order, beauty and a little bit of polished glamour. All these qualities seem curiously difficult to replicate in my own home. I venture towards one sofa, a deep chocolate brown leather lounger. I sit down and feel its shape force me to be a tad more formal than I prefer to feel. Next is a taffy colored micro-fibre. I sit doubtfully, only to find myself comfortably supported and enveloped; a pleasant surprise. I laugh as I look over at my petite mother and see her feet hovering above the ground. Sofa shopping reminds of the tale of Goldilocks and I realize it will take a little more looking before I find something ‘just right’.
Hi Joanne,
What an enjoyable read! Your description makes it easy for me to picture you sinking into the taffy colored micro-fibre, and your mother sitting like Goldilocks in the “too big” sofa, looking like a little girl. It sounds like this was a fun shopping trip for the two of you.
I wonder what the color, texture and look of the ‘just right’ sofa you choose will be.
Wendy
Hi Joanne, you captured the ’showroom’ feel for me as well. I was instantly reminded of my own experience shopping for coaches with my mom when I was a child. I liked how you incorporated some couch ‘lingo’ into your piece (the micro-fibre), it gave your voice the authority of a seasoned couch shopper!
I’d love to hear you continue to explore your quest for the perfect couch–I think its a struggle a lot of people can relate to. I wonder, what for you is the most challenging part of the experience?