[miss marmelstein]

No one would get elected if we all had to agree on the candidate's decorating skills. I plan on getting the entire magazine to see what the rest of it looks like. If I was that rich, my taste would probably tend towards English upperclass style - which can be very down home, comfortable and beautiful as well. Gaudy is unlivable!

[bert]

i think there is a different reality of the function and purpose of gaudiness.

Remember, Donald is a salesman and what he shows is what he perceives his customers as wanting or aspiring to.

Gold leaf and marble sell condos and buildings

Perception trumps reality