#4: Postman Crisp and the Doorstep Dance

“What are you doing, Mouse? Why are all the cushions on the coffee table?”

I’m one of those interior over-achievers where everything is aimed towards an aesthetic symmetry, rather than communal enjoyment. Throws are certainly not to be thrown. Cushions are designed to be lightly held atop your lap, or placed on the carpet next to the sofa when you’re in situ. I get very twitchy if someone leans against a cushion. Sit on it, and you won’t be invited back. This makes me sound like a bit of a stern host, but I do rustle up copious amounts of cake – don’t mess with my cushions, and you shall be rewarded.  Continue reading “#4: Postman Crisp and the Doorstep Dance”