I'm a fan of private meetups at friend's houses. It's quite pleasant to be in a space with friends away from curious onlookers. I think my ideal lolita hang out would be a room in my own house that is dedicated to all things shabby chic and lolita fashion - a drawing room, if you will. It will be a place where I can invite my lolita friends over or enjoy in my own time. I'd like it to be the bigger spare room with a large closet space specifically for my lolita wardrobe (and big enough for my partner would be a plus!) with a desk for sewing or as an office space (the sewing materials and machine are hidden away until use). I'd like to place a French Louis XV styled couch on the opposite side of the room, and for space saving sake, have shelves where my plushies can hang out with the books and antique decor. The closet space will have plenty of pieces for new comers to try on for the on-site meets, and I'd like a full length mirror with a decorated frame so they can do their makeup in front of.
The floor would be empty except for a low, fold up table and thick pillow cushions that can be used when guests are visiting for tea (though the regular dining room would be used for bigger gatherings). It can be folded up and put away in the lolita wardrobe, and in the winter, I could attach it with a portable kotatsu. I can finally get around using a white, lace edged tablecloth.
The walls would probably be white with wood paneling or crown and moulding, a light pink, a light blue, or some kind of floral wall papering in a light color. I can't decide on that yet, but I know that I'd like a large window, preferably a bay window with shelving, and I can place other stuffed animals on top of a cushion against the window.
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In addition to the spare room, I'd like my backyard to have a beautiful flower and kitchen garden, and deck so I can host tea outdoors or a picnic by the flowers.
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After reading through this draft, it got me thinking about how weird it sounds to have a house that's mostly "normie" with a special room to stash all things kawaii instead of having a house that's exploding in kawaii or whatever is the alternative. Maybe I'm just getting older and thinking about things on a "practical" level, or maybe this is a reflection on how I feel about my cute, childish stuff: I tend to keep lolita and work life separate, even though lolita and my love for all things cute is very much a part of me. And maybe it's ok to also have it projected in an imaginary house. It kind of doesn't help that I like the idea of minimalism. I'm sure I'll get tired or feel cumbersome about the place I come home to if it's roof to basement covered in all things cute, and a special room for all that junk would be a nice retreat from the boring world, just like wearing lolita on special occasions.
What would be your ideal lolita hangout? Would you also like to have a special room for your things to show off or covet, or have your own house be completely decked out in your favorite style? Would you go as far as wanting a historical home? Or perhaps you have ideas of the perfect lolita friendly location: a bakery or cafe made by and for lolitas? A boutique with a special room for private meets?
Let me know in the comments below!
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