An Escape

By: Andee Gentry

   Everyone wants to be somewhere that they feel safe. A place of safety, warmth, and privacy. As I come home, I am drawn to my bedroom. It is a place of comfort where one can jump onto the bed and melt into the covers forgetting about all the stress going on in one’s day smelling nothing but the scent of cherry blossoms that take over the room. 

   While looking around the room, you are surrounded by a variety of paintings such as an American rendition of Marilyn Monroe or a simple pair of gold painted lips framed on the wall. There is a simple luxury within the walls that makes you feel as if you are at a hotel in New York capturing the city vibes. Although there are bright paintings on the walls, the room is simplified with 3 definite colors. Black, gold, and white take up the room in furniture, bedding and décor. The simplicity of these colors offer a classy yet subtle room that doesn’t overwhelm anyone but instead comforts someone. 

   A fluffy shag white rug comforts your feet as soon as you hop out of bed leaving your body to feel a sense of warmth.  Blackout curtains that cover the windows turn the room in the brightest of days almost pitch black. You are able to escape all the worries in your day even if it's 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Although its pitch black in the room, you are able to wake up to the hymns of birds and the foot trafficking of students. In the morning, you are able to unveil the curtains and look out onto your very own personal balcony to sip on coffee and take in the quiet morning where you can have time to reflect upon yourself before the day starts. 

   This room is cozy, safe, and private and this room is home. 

Golden Lips Painting

The All- American Marilyn Monroe

Faux Shag Rug 

Check out:

http://www.houzz.com/photos/82841837/Olivergal-Solid-Kiss-Canvas-Art-24x16-contemporary-prints-and-posters

https://fineartamerica.com/art/paintings/marilyn+monroe
https://www.bathandbodyworks.com/p/japanese-cherry-blossom-3-wick-candle-023015629.html?cgid=3-wick-candles-promotion

Contact information:

Email: Andee.W.Gentry-1@ou.edu

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