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Holly's avatar

I bet that editor owns several investment properties and hates the idea of their tenants drilling holes and using colours other than white. Also, this piece is like the other side of the coin to the whole nepo baby debate that has just been raging.

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Christine Hovgaard Jensen's avatar

In Denmark we all look somewhat alike and it's the small things, that tell us a part visually. We have traditionelly owned our homes but as market is totally bonkers these days and a lot of new rental app buildings are being build. So guess what, most of us living in the larger cities in Denmark live in rentals. Trying to make the best of the white generic walls. I can't believe how snobbish the editors remark is. As if you don't strive to elevate your surroundings, your style, the future for your children, if you rent. He needs to check his privileges... Greatly written - love your writing allways!

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Una's avatar

Ps cans of fizzy CBD? Now *that’s* posh.... 🤣

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Katherine Ormerod's avatar

🤣 scarred by the childhood cherryade

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Una's avatar

Excellent article. Thing is - I know so many people who wear the stereotypes you refer to so easily and well - almost becoming caricatures of them. And I also know so many people who can only think in stereotypes (“38 and no kids? you must be a career woman then?....etc). I absolutely love it when one, as you have done here, pushes back against both - fitting the stereotype and thinking in terms of them!

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audrey elaine's avatar

yes yes YES. wonderfully written. I felt your rage, but admire that you didn’t get sidetracked it. I truly hope your book gets published. xx

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Belle Taylor's avatar

A brilliant piece! Agree with every last point.

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Charlotte K's avatar

This should definitely be a page in the book. I wholeheartedly agree with everything you just wrote.

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Rosanna Motz's avatar

Yes to this. And I’m sorry you encountered that idiot. Please never stop being (a little bit) political.

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Carla King-Molina's avatar

What a stupendous, well written article! Honestly it’s just 💯 I hope your book gets published because I for one would definitely pre-order!!

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Anne Grove's avatar

Wonderful writing as ever, I would buy your book in a heartbeat!

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Victoria Moss's avatar

Brilliant KO. What morons.

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Laura's avatar

Devoured this! Excellent points as always Katherine-ps would buy that book!! X

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Suzy Rowlands's avatar

Excellent, as usual. I’m SO glad I subscribed ❤️

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