I am frequently reminded how my husband and I view things related to our house quite differently.  So have come up with this quicky wife to husband design translator.

Wife: Patina       Husband: Poor 

Useage: Wife–”That table has a wonderful patina”  Husband–”You mean it looks poor”

Wife: Industrial     Husband: Prison

Usage: Wife–”I love that bunk bed, it’s very industrial”.  Husband–”It looks too much like prison”

Wife: Cottage     Husband: Messy

Usage: Wife–My garden is cottage style.  Husband–You mean it’s messy with stuff all over the place

Wife: Modern    Husband: Expensive

Usage: Wife—-I love that Nelson bubble lamp, it’s so streamlined!  Husband–Why is something so simple so expensive?

Wife: Rustic      Husband: Poor

Usage: Wife–”I love that rustic look.”  Husband–”It looks poor.”