We have a great conundrum in our home. Maybe you have it, too. My husband refers to it as TOO MUCH PILLOWING. He protests because each and every night before going to bed we have to shed six decorative pillows before we even get to our sleeping pillows. It’s just routine for me. Besides, I’m the one who re-pillows every morning when I make up the bed…why is he complaining?
We only have four beds in our house, yet when I began counting pillows, I discovered over 30. I don’t want to say I have an obsession. I just take delight in the comforting sight of a pillow.
Do pillows have purpose? I believe they do.
Pillows add color, texture, and pattern to our decor.
Pillows have personality.
Pillows coordinate with the seasons.
Some of them even have something to say.
Why do we love pillows?
Are they style statements—or even political ones?
Why do chairs, beds, and sofas look so naked without them?
Shari Hiller, former co-host of HGTV’s “Room by Room,” offers this analysis:
“Pillowing is a form of nesting. The lady of the house puts a raft of goose down and polyfiber on the bed to make it more inviting. It’s definitely a gender thing.”
Thanks for clearing that up, Shari.
As you can imagine, I can’t wait for Christmas.
I would like to apologize to my husband. After taking all these pictures, I began to realize how much money I have spent on pillows through the years. Thanks for indulging me, honey. I know your philosophy: One pillow for sleeping is quite enough.
Count your pillows. How many do you have?
My next blog will be on throws and comforters. (Just kidding.) I’m not even going to go into that arena.
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10 Comments
I think you hit the nail on the head when you referred to pillowing as a nesting thing for women. I love pillows, while my husband, like yours thinks they are silly. Of course, when has this ever stopped us? Especially like the pillow of Charlie….sweet.
Shirley
Thanks, Shirley.
I’m glad we discovered the reasoning behind our ‘pillow madness.’ Whew, and I thought I was the only one.
sharon
I have 2 closets full of pillows and blankets and it’s the second place my grandkids go when they are here. The first is the fridge (lol.)
They grab their favorite pillows and claim a spot, build forts and have pillow fights. My house is wall to wall pillows when they are here. I couldn’t bare to part with one of them.
My husband only complains about the pillows on the bed. I’m with you it’s not like he ever makes the bed.
Doreen,
What a beautiful thought…pillow fights, pillow forts, and the lifetime of amazing memories they will bring to your grandchildren.
Thanks for writing.
sharon
I was reminded of a movie called “Along came Polly”. In the movie it is Jennifer Anniston’s character who complained about how much time people waste taking off and putting back pillows every day. It was humorous because it’s usually the man who complains, not the woman. I also had to laugh because I just cleaned out some of my Mom’s drawers since she moved to assisted living. I discovered 37 decks of cards!! Lol.
Janet,
I’ve got to watch that movie! Also, I laughed when I read about your mom’s 37 decks of cards. She must be in her nineties, so if you average that out over the years, she’s really only acquired about 4 packs per decade. That’s not bad at all. May God bless your mother.
sharon
Sharon, I shared you blog with Larry tonight. He smiled and just said “Every man is saying the same thing” . Tell Joe he is not alone.
Great blog!!!
Beverly,
I think it’s a nurture vs. nature thing…women are nurturers and love pillows. Men, by their very nature, can take them or leave them!
sharon
Sharon – I had to laugh at your post – it’s as if I wrote it! My husband reacts the exact same way. I love pillows and have them everywhere. You didn’t mention the karate chop! On my larger pillows on the couch, I fluff them and karate chop them! 🙂
Elaine,
Karate chop–I love it! Thanks for sharing.
sharon