Mistress Zaynab's
Diary
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
design woes and fascist sofas
I am all but settled into the new play space, and as unfinished as it may be, I am taking sessions, as are all the ArtDommes.
I have been both energized and worn thin by the activities of interior design, and I learned that all of My troubles are 100% due to a fascist sofa. Yes, when I saw the Le Corbusier repro on-line, I was smitten. It was delightfully modernist, with a hint of Deco, and had nice chrome bars surrounding it that might come in handy should I wish to keep someone sitting there without hope of rising up. But the more I tried to fit the rest of the room around it, the more distraught I became. So distraught that I was parylized by indecision. It is a severe piece and demands austerity. But I want to add a touch of warmth to the space in which I will be spending all My time. And so the Libra scales were knocked out of whack. There is no way to balance the fascistic design with the warm opulence I enjoy.
And so it's time for revolution. For those who don't know design, Le Corbusier, in his later years, became a supporter of Mussolini - a real right-winger. He spoke of furniture as servants that must not demand attention, but simply function. Dutiful objects. While this is an appealing idea, and an appealing design at first, My own hedonistic orientalist, and playfully surreal tastes just cannot mesh.
For me the sofa became a creative prison. And having decided to return it, I feel my creative block lifting.
Anyway...
My birthday approaches in less than a month. As always, gift certificates to my favorite places are more than welcome: C Salon (MOST ESPECIALLY THIS - I need $300 to make My hair just the way I like it), Spa Space, and as always, Nordstrom.
I am also in need of the latest Adobe Creative Suite Design Premium collection in terms of software. An iPhone 3G would also be lovely.
And I do have the Holy Mountain wish list - help make my new play space all it can be.
Other things that would make my day: skilled rigger to install a hoist in My playroom (hereafter referred to as the Moon Room), a maid, and a full time secretary.
For those who would like to meet Me this week, I may have Friday free.
be well,
MZ
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