When you begin the Cure, you are asked to complete an interview to better gauge your style and personality. It may seem silly to answer these questions before setting to work on your home, but they really will help you figure out your problem areas. If you leave some questions unanswered then perhaps you need to bolster your personal style and self confidence. Look at pictures of artwork, clothing, and other homes. Take note of the things that strike the right chord. Soon you will start to see a common thread among all of your favorite pictures. This commonality will be your guide for the rest of your adventures in the Apartment Therapy Cure.
Below is my interview:
Favorites
List your favorite for each category:
Actress: Zooey Deschanel
Actor: Johnny Depp
Artist: Raymond Pettibon
Writer: Daniel Clowes, Sylvia Plath, Charlotte Brontë
Music: JigGsaw, Breeders, Hum, Toadies, Alk3 (so many…can’t decide on one)
Restaurant: Pasta Pomodoro
Automobile: Volkswagons!
Television Show: IT Crowd, AbFab, The Office, Flight of the Conchords, Peep Show
Clothing (designer or store): J. Crew, Marc Jacobs, Kate Spade
How would you describe your style (3 words)?
1. classic with a twist
2. vintage inspired/mid-century modern
3. esoteric
Personal History
Where have you lived?
Where you were born: Chicago, IL
Where you grew up: Ottawa, IL/Aurora, IL
As an adult: Champaign-Urbana, IL
Whom would you consider a role model? My mom
What three adjectives describe the qualities that you admire in this person?
1. determined
2. self-reliant
3. grounded
Apartment
What is the problem with your apartment (3 words)?
1. cluttered
2. disorderly
3. underlit
If your apartment could speak, what would it say is the problem? There is too much stuff in me!
What one thing would you like to do or do more of in your apartment? More creative work (e.g. drawing, embroidery, etc…)
Eight weeks from now, when this project is done, if friends come to visit, how would you like them to describe your home (3 words)?
1. cool!
2. cozy
3. smart
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So, because I gave multiple answers to some of my “favorites”, I know that I need to do some editing and pare down the clutter in my apartment. I also took my time when answering some questions, so I know that I am a careful decision maker and may need some pushing. I have a strong sense of my personal style, so all I really need to do is refine it and make sure that it stands out and not my clutter!
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