Wsiteria Store Visit

Hey lovies,

For the observant among you, you may have noticed Wisteria keeps popping up in my posts, either for inspiration pieces, or as statement pieces in my room makeovers / designs. I really like this store, can't say enough about them; but really quickly, I will say they are a Dallas based catalog company that features one-of-a-kind furniture, clothes, and accessories. They have furniture that often looks like they are from another century or region, with the right amount of class. As you guessed, I got a chance to visit them when I was in Dallas recently. Here are the pics to prove it:

Just one of the many beautiful displays at Wisteria

Daybed - really like it - but the arms are too high

I went looking for mirrors. So one of the store attendants tried his darnest to get me to purchase this mirror, I was like, no, too small. Very nice, bone inlaid, etc. etc. Still, expensive, and too small!

Small mirror - cute - but overpriced!

Normally these Christmas displays are a little depressing for me so early in the year (yes, it is November, no, it's still too early...) but this one was so cheery, I didn't mind at all.

One of the mirrors under consideration for the living room

I've always liked this mirror, but thought I may have needed something larger. But the simplicity of it won me over, in addition to the fact that it kinda reminds me a little of window pane, may even a porthole (for my coastal theme).

I think this is the winner folks!

That's Wisteria, in a nutshell. Glad I stopped by; it helps so much to see the items in person, rather than hoping they fulfill your need when you've ordered online. Apart from that, I'm not sure going the store made a big difference. I didn't leave there anymore committed to Wisteria, maybe even a little less... for a couple of reasons I won't bother to go into.

Have you ever waited expectantly, with baited breath for something, and it turned out to be not quite what you expected? That disappointment isn't always earth shattering but it can leave you feeling a little hollow. Especially when that disappointment has something to with individual(s).

I see where we put up walls to protect ourselves from disappointment, or hurt, to the point where we avoid caring, right here in this city. I've fallen victim to it a few times. Now, instead of focusing my emotions on that individual as the reason for my disappointment, I focus on my motivations:

• Why am I reaching out? 
• What principle is it based on? 
• What (or who) is influencing that person to respond in that manner? 
• Did I have realistic expectations? 

I have found that if I stop acting in a self-protecting manner, my level of success in positively impacting individuals dramatically increases. And disappointment -- when it occurs-- doesn't hurt half as much, because, it is NOT about me.

What do you think, it is unnatural to act unselfishly?

Happy designing!