Musings of a Merchandiser

Musings of a Merchandiser

The Couch That Changed Everything

How One Pattern Turns Interiors and Merchandising Into a Study of Choices

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Evonne Sturm and Emily Grady Dodge
Sep 23, 2025
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On September 4, 2022, I met a couch that changed everything. Polka dots covered every inch, from armrest to cushion, impossible to overlook. She demanded attention, the kind that makes you overthink …

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POV is a weekly newsletter dedicated to real-life personal style, recommendations that made the cut, and all the inspirations catching my eye • Outfit Repeater. Quality > Quantity. Interiors in NYC!
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