Friday, May 22, 2009

Sweet or Sassy?

So while I'm working during the day, sometimes things get slow and I like to play on the internet, look at ebay, email, or my favorite sites. I was checking out Pottery Barn and found these sweet toile duvet covers on sale for $39 each! What a steal. I am thinking of getting some matching covers for the girls, who have matching white beds, and I love, love toile.



However, when I went to eBay to check and see what other Pottery Barn bargains were to be had (never pay full price before checking eBay!), I saw a listing for this sassy, quirky owl bedding. I am so torn.

Now, I'm just looking for fun, but it got me thinking...



Why is my personality so divided? It seems I love things that are fun and funky but also classic, traditional styles. Does anyone else have this problem? I feel like I need to have a distinct, specific style and yet I like conflicting things. I know it's silly and I shouldn't put this pressure on myself. If I like it, I like it, right? What do you think? Which one would you choose?



P.S. I forgot to mention these cute plush owls! They're named Penny and Joy. I am sure they'd be easy to make (not me... some other extremely talented, crafty person...) but they're selling for as much as $79 EACH or $119 for the set on eBay. Isn't that crazy?

There is also really cute personalized artwork that some eBay and etsy sellers have created to go with this line. I think I've answered my own question!!!! But thanks for all the input. Glad that everyone else thinks it's as cute as I do!

8 comments:

Nikki said...

I'm with you on this. I have things I do NOT like, but there are so many things that I do- and they are varied. I struggle with this in clothes too. What's my style? I do not know. Comfortable adn casual I guess- but so many styles fit in that description!
Love both of the bed sets... but I'd probably go with the owls because how cute adn playful is that? and they are the perfect age for cute and playful! :)

Amy said...

go for the owls! It's so fun and playful for little girls! They can have toile the rest of their lives, but it's hard to get away with owl sheets after your teens.

Heidi said...

oooooh I love them both too! But the owles are do much fun that I would probably get them. Happy Choosing!!

Jill said...

I definitely feel divided with the things I like, but tend to choose in the same direction most of the time. I would get the fun and funky ones for the girls room though.

Lindy said...

I'm totally the same--I fall in love with one style and then turn around and fall in love with a whole different style. I always love toile, but that owl bedding is toooo cute with lots of fun colors to design around. love it! I want to redo my girls room now :)

Britney said...

It's so funny to read all of these comments -- I am the same way too. I think it is called an eclectic style. I generally like traditional, classic things, with a little punch of funky and fun or unexpected. I like so many elements of different styles that I have a hard time choosing too. Good luck!!! :) How fun -- new bedding!

Carrie said...

WOW, Robyn. YOu and I are so much more alike than I ever knew. I am the exactly same way. In fact, I have two different crib set for addison because I couldn't decide. I have a "quirky" ladybug set and a soft pink toile and checker mix set. man, I am totally torn between the two as well, my practical side says the toile because it is such a classic and will never die but those darn owls are so cute. You have a hard decision on your hands. Let us know what you chose.

Diana said...

my oh my those are so cute!