Yeesh. Such a controversy over an admittedly tacky mirror. What can I say? I have an eye for kitschy and tasteless objects. Consider it my version of the leg-lamp from A Christmas Story (it's a major award!). But perhaps you guys are right. I'm no longer in college, so I guess the mirror goes up in the attic. Sigh. 
And to be honest, I leave most of the decorating to the gf, only adding my insight when needed. My gf generally has really good taste in furniture, artwork, etc. I was mainly asking for advice to keep my place from getting overly feminine. In spite of her great taste, she is very womanly. Not to say that I'm incredibly masculine, but as I said before, I'm just scared of the doily invasion.
Best advice so far. Thanks.
This has been my father's route. Although in his defense, he used to fence. 
And to be honest, I leave most of the decorating to the gf, only adding my insight when needed. My gf generally has really good taste in furniture, artwork, etc. I was mainly asking for advice to keep my place from getting overly feminine. In spite of her great taste, she is very womanly. Not to say that I'm incredibly masculine, but as I said before, I'm just scared of the doily invasion.
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Originally Posted by DocHolliday 
Here's the thing: If you're serious about decorating, and if you're buying things to have a long time, then it's probably worth fighting for what you like. But if you're only buying placeholder stuff -- stuff you don't really love and won't keep -- then I'd largely let her have her way, save for the stuff you really care about. Better to pick your battles wisely than wage a war on many fronts. She'll win, eventually, anyway.
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Originally Posted by Lucky Strike
Or old guns and swords.
