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April's
Musings
August 19, 2006
Pillows, more than just fluff.
I remember growing up when pillows were something you had one
of and it was on your bed. For the woman with a little interior
decorating savvy, rock hard throw pillows in solid colors found
themselves on the couch.
Times have indeed changed.
You know there are some things I prefer about the past but pillows
and cushions are not one of them. Pillows have come a long way.
They're softer, they're prettier; they are more personal and
their shapes and sizes are abundant.
Pillows have a job to do. I have decided that pillows form an
amazing support network. There's the pillow for the small of
the back to ease the backache—square, about 16. There's
the pillow to rest your arm on, while reading—oblong is
good. There'’s the pillow to sit the laptop on—sort
of a rectangle. There are the big bed pillows with soft cotton
covers to prop you up in a chair posture, for mornings in bed
with coffee and croissants. There's those huge body pillows
that resemble the softness of a person in case you need a little
loving (I sent my son to college with one of those: "pretend
it's me" I said!). There's the pillow between the knees
that works for backache, there's the animal shaped pillow in
case you have dog allergies but really want a pet (mine's a
giraffe) and there's the scented lavender pillow for aromatherapy,
rather tiny, a whiff is perfect, and there's the "heat in the
microwave pillow" for sore muscles, oh this one works for stiff
necks too! There's a plump square pillow for under the ankles—swollen
legs can rest. There just aren't enough pillows to make a pregnant
woman comfortable. Doctors should prescribe pillow propping
for expectant moms. And when baby arrives there's the "baby
propping" pillows and also the "pillow as a barrier" for baby
not to roll off mom and dad's bed. There is the pillow to hold
for comfort—a little squeeze can chase the blues away.
Pillows are just so good!
Actually when you think about it, having the right pillows is
just like having a live-in chiropractor, nurse and therapist—not
bad for a little bit of fluff. And just imagine the double whammy
impact if they are all pretty too!
I do love my pillows, do you?
April
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