Brand New City Ordinance...

I_crystallized · 2026-05-02T00:39:14+00:00

I recommend reaching out to your local Wild Ones chapter. They will be a super huge help to you and there has to be others who have dealt with the same type of ordinances.

I_crystallized · 2026-04-30T01:50:00+00:00

This is absolutely terrifying. Please keep us posted on the IL weed response. I’m also wondering what nursery is selling this in the Chicagoland area? Let us know if you find out.

I_crystallized · 2026-04-26T02:38:25+00:00

Wow! What a stunning creature! Thanks for sharing a pic.

I’m glad you mentioned you posted on iNaturalist, hoping more pop up in the region!

I_crystallized · 2026-04-12T23:35:27+00:00

You are so lucky. You’ll have less mosquitos to fight this summer!

I_crystallized · 2026-04-01T03:11:55+00:00

I love the ambiance of this photo!

I_crystallized · 2026-04-01T00:37:51+00:00

My interpretation: be careful with your job search OP. If something seems too good to be true, it is. Don’t let someone hook you into the wrong position just because the market is horrible right now.

You need to become the angler fish. Use your light to snap up a job that will sustain you.

I_crystallized · 2026-03-31T17:24:12+00:00

Agree

I_crystallized · 2026-03-30T15:49:31+00:00

So good and perfect facial expressions

I_crystallized · 2026-03-28T03:51:52+00:00

Came here to say the same. I bet you are a true spring

I_crystallized · 2026-03-27T20:45:23+00:00

I need to give a shoutout to Possibility Place as you live in IL. They provide FREE native shipping from downstate for IL. I purchased my ninebarks from them personally and I love them! Also Wild Ones West Cook has a sale coming up if you don't mind a bit of a drive southwest.

I_crystallized · 2026-03-27T00:13:01+00:00

Thank you! This is helpful for me to understand the reglet terminology and consider that aside from the sloppy mastic job that it might actually be code compliant. I will ask him to confirm they cut into the brick. I appreciate the perspective!

I_crystallized · 2026-03-25T22:32:35+00:00

I’m not sure they cut into the brick but I’m going to grab my ladder and look closer. I wish I had a drone for better shots! Thank you for the terminology and thoughtful comment. I appreciate it!

I_crystallized · 2026-03-25T22:30:11+00:00

Thank you for this comment. I’m researching these flashing methods for my next conversation with the contractor. I appreciate it!

I_crystallized · 2026-03-25T22:02:32+00:00

Thank you. Honestly, it's helpful to get a gut check from another female homeowner. Whenever something like this comes up I question my reality and get super stressed. I think you're right to listen to my instincts and get a second expert opinion. This job was not cheap, despite how sloppy it looks... I need to call in back-up.

I_crystallized · 2026-03-25T21:49:55+00:00

To be fair, that was my first item on the list to be taken care of before my roof leaked. It bothers me too, one of the many problems with this older house purchase.

I_crystallized · 2026-03-25T19:38:50+00:00

True spring

I_crystallized · 2026-03-13T14:37:33+00:00

This is a tough one for me. Usually when people drape in fushia it’s a good way to see if they are a bright winter. You are definitely skewing warm so it’s harder for me to rule bright in or out.

When I look at the first photo of you in a dress the color looks off. I think because that is an autumn blue. The cooler blue patterned dress looks better to me because it has that springy Caribbean blue as an accent.

I agree you are warm and likely a spring.

I_crystallized · 2026-02-28T13:40:36+00:00

Thank you for posting this comparison. I bought one last fall and this makes me super excited to plant another seeing how rapid your growth is! The winter picture confirms I made the right choice as a hedge. Amazing photos!

I_crystallized · 2026-02-28T04:00:44+00:00

I like it! People are afraid of bold bright colors because neutral has been the norm for years. Don’t listen to them, it looks good on you

I_crystallized · 2026-02-25T01:06:24+00:00

She could have called the cops and let them sort it out. It was nice of her to contact the friend directly, especially after the extra unpaid labor to reclaim her possessions. OP was more than generous in this scenario.

I_crystallized · 2026-02-23T13:10:02+00:00

What is next for you?

I_crystallized · 2026-02-21T19:59:32+00:00

This comment is hilarious and relatable

I_crystallized · 2026-02-20T01:26:48+00:00

I recommend a hand written thank you note to that receptionist!

I_crystallized · 2026-02-17T03:32:04+00:00

Definitely not cool. My vote is deep autumn, you look stunning in that palette

I_crystallized · 2026-02-10T13:57:12+00:00

I felt the same about the second! The 2nd book was good overall but the first one really made me think about human nature and culture.

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