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24 THE BRANDON SUN • YOUR HOME YOUR WAY • 2018

A bedroom in a New York City apartment being used as a woman cave, with a scarf hung on the wall, futon with throw pillows, a reading lamp, works of art and keepsakes
from loved ones and other decorative touches. The room is kept as a chore-free tranquil space for relaxing, reading, crafts and other quiet pursuits.(Associated Press)
‘WOMAN CAVE’ BECOMING MORE POPULAR

When people find out that It is a bedroom in my apart- the years, we’ve had a lot of given me: a bowl, art, scarves
I’m an empty nester with a ment once occupied by children (mostly joyful) commotion in (one draped on the sofa, one on
“woman cave” in my New York and other people who no longer this relatively small three-bed- the wall). A coffee table with a
City apartment, they seem to live under my roof. At least at room apartment — including a TV and old laptop that my son
have a lot of questions. So I re- the moment, they don’t. few periods when we had five set up for me so I could watch a
cently created this FAQ about it 2) Why do you need a woman people living there, sharing one movie or show, but so far I
for Facebook friends, which led cave? bathroom — so it’s just nice to haven’t. Bunches of lavender and
to a whole other round of com- Because the TV is often blar- have a tranquil spot to relax mint that I picked from my win-
ments and questions. ing sports in the living room now. dowbox after the first frost,
If you’re curious about woman (my husband lives in the apart- 4) What is not allowed in the hanging upside down to dry.
caves or maybe you’re dreaming ment, too) and the kitchen’s not woman cave? 6) Do you socialize in the
of creating your own, here’s my comfy and my bedroom is for Food. Strife. Clutter. Noisy woman cave?
FAQ and the comments and re- sleeping. things. No beverages other than No. It’s a solitary place.
sponses it generated. 3) What do you do in the decaf tea. Though I might consider letting
woman cave? 5) What is in the woman my friends from high school
WOMAN CAVE FAQ I sit on the futon and enjoy cave? visit.
the calm. I do projects like or- A futon with nice pillows. A 7) Is there anything missing
1) Where and what is this
woman cave? ganizing recipes. I write lists. really good reading lamp. Beau- from the woman cave?
Occasionally I nap or read. Over tiful things that loved ones have No. It’s perfect.