When I got my new apartment, I couldn’t have been more happy. Unfortunately, my parents felt differently. I moved to NYC to attend art school and the only place I could afford on my tight budget was in a “transitional” neighborhood, as the realtor put it.

I really, really liked the place but my parents were scared to death. I tried to assure them that the neighborhood was actually pretty safe, but the truth is, I didn’t know that. I just felt excited to be there and didn’t want anything to get in my way.

When I invited my parents for dinner, I decided I’d make the apartment look as good as possible. I figured somehow this would allay their fears. They’d see a more grown-up version of my surroundings and in turn, me! They’d see that I could take care of myself and worry less.

So I contacted My Pop Art (because my mom was a big fan of their work) and ordered a Limited Edition piece so I could hang it over my tiny dining room table. When my parents visited, they were pleasantly surprised. And I could tell they felt a little more relaxed. We even walked around the neighborhood and grabbed a coffee. By the time we got back to my place, my parents expressed their relief and told me they’d sleep a little better. They also checked the locks on my doors before they left.
Thanks, My Pop Art. You got my parents off my back…a little!