I've worked with him on the inside of his house - so he trusts my instincts, but what he doesn't know is that I seized pots and patio furniture from CDLV (Scott isn't using it, so what the heck!) and have "gifted" a few other things to really change the look of the whole place. I'll share those pictures early next week - but to start the Friday off right, I wanted to share my favorite Instagram posts from this week.
Enjoy, and HAPPY WEEKEND!
I have always loved your style and enjoy your blog, however, I feel compelled to comment on your choice to use the word "rape" in the context of designing a back yard. There are so many other words that you could have chosen that do not connote a violent and heinous act. I know that in the english language it can also mean plunder, which I assume is how you meant to use it, but in today's culture, that is not the first use of the word that comes to mind.
ReplyDeleteI only ask that in future posts you take a moment to consider the power of your words and how they are received, despite best intentions, and perhaps use an alternative word to make your point.
I look forward to reading more on your blog and seeing the results of your garden makeover for your lucky friend!
(PS-I am only submitting as anonymous as that is the only option that I can post under, not trying to hide behind it.)
Hi Anon,
DeleteI agree that words are powerful, and I thank you for commenting on the blog. I think that contextually, the use of the word "rape" was one I used in the archaic form, meaning to seize, as I was talking about raping a yard for terracotta pots and patio furniture.
I do agree though that the connotation of the word can drive a different image altogether so I've changed the sentence structure and used the word seize.
Again, thanks for your comment.