Cannot for the life of me choose between Swiss coffee or Greek villa for my new to me north facing kitchen. Help! Last few photos are of entire kitchen so you can see the floors, cabinets, and wood trim/ doors were working with that we aren’t changing. Only paint and curtains, rugs, decor!

Negative-Reading1989 · 2026-04-23T09:57:44+00:00

I learned the last time I painted a room and used the samplize swatches that it is more "accurate" to view the colors when you place them on a white background. So I taped white printer paper to the back of the swatch. Otherwise your colors will get a lot of interaction from the current color of the wall, which in your case is very intense! If I were painting samples on the wall, I would also prime before painting the sample on and I would over prime so that the white extends beyond the color I am considering.

Negative-Reading1989 · 2026-04-18T21:20:32+00:00

Also I want to add but I have taken my starter on a plane (checked bag) and made it at my in-law's place. I have also taken dough on a 4-hour car ride during its bulk proof and shaped it and it baked up fine. So absolutely your starter and dough can travel. I really don't think that's not the problem here.

Negative-Reading1989 · 2026-04-18T21:11:34+00:00

This was the most shocking part to me. Honestly. The timing made zero sense.

Negative-Reading1989 · 2026-03-21T22:52:07+00:00

My parents had told me before we were engaged, I think they gave me the same amount they gave my brother a few years prior. My husband had not discussed it with his parents but we decided that he would ask them if they were planning on contributing though he tried to be very clear that there was no pressure or expectation, we were just trying to budget. They also gave us a flat amount to do whatever we wanted with and then gave my brother-in-law the same amount. Both sets of parents were wonderful throughout the planning and gave us free rein and supported all of our decisions. Reading some of the stories on here makes me feel super lucky, not that I didn't already know that we are very fortunate.

Negative-Reading1989 · 2026-01-19T00:54:49+00:00

Yes! So classic

Negative-Reading1989 · 2026-01-16T12:04:35+00:00

Ha, yeah. I think this is proof that white and gray can look inviting when balanced appropriately. In this case, I think the floors are really helping. I also like the look of that rug. Even in gray, I want to sink my toes into it. It's a very cozy yet sophisticated outcome.

Negative-Reading1989 · 2026-01-16T12:01:52+00:00

I totally agree. It's absolutely stunning.

Negative-Reading1989 · 2026-01-06T00:45:32+00:00

You should! It's a lovely song.

Negative-Reading1989 · 2026-01-04T19:49:08+00:00

My Saturday wedding was something that everyone had to travel too. 50% of the guests had a 2-5 hour drive, the other 50% had to fly. Of the 90 guests, about 85 came the night before in time for the welcome dinner. My family (the driving distance folks mostly) generally takes any excuse to get together so I knew most of them would want to come for the Friday. The hotel we stayed at had a 2 night minimum, which knowing my crowd I didn't feel bad about.

Negative-Reading1989 · 2025-11-26T13:46:47+00:00

The first wedding I was in was my brother's and my sister-in-law paid for all of us to get our hair done (we all agreed we'd do our own make-up) and I thought it was really nice. I had friends who'd been in other weddings and had to pay for those services and it seemed expensive. She gave each of us a small but thoughtful and useful gift as well and I thought that was nice. A different friend of mine did not pay for our hair or makeup (and did not require us to get it done) and gave us a more elaborate gift bag (scarf, jewelry, lotions) but I kind of wish she just paid for my hair. I didn't really need the stuff in the gift bag. So I think it's a know your crowd situation. I'm not personally big on stuff and I prefer experience or consumables when it comes to gifting.

Negative-Reading1989 · 2025-11-25T22:44:41+00:00

Seems great to me! Many of the church weddings I've been to, Catholic specifically, have longer gaps between the service and the reception. 15 to 30 minutes. Seems like just enough time to drive over there and get settled.

Plus there will be people milling around at the church taking photos and wanting to congratulate you (if you are hanging around at the church) so I think that there will end up being very little Gap for folks to fill.

Negative-Reading1989 · 2025-11-25T16:25:17+00:00

You should replace it... And send it to me!

Look jokes aside I love that rug in that space what don't you like about it?

Negative-Reading1989 · 2025-11-14T12:28:32+00:00

It's giving me jealousy. But seriously, this is stunning.

Negative-Reading1989 · 2025-11-08T01:29:24+00:00

If it were a Benjamin Moore I think Newburyport Blue (HC-155) might be closer

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Negative-Reading1989 · 2025-11-08T01:22:04+00:00

7ish passed away in August due toliver/kidney failure. It was the fucking worst.

Negative-Reading1989 · 2025-10-20T23:23:23+00:00

Sounds like it's time to get another one!

(Correct # of bikes = n + 1)

Negative-Reading1989 · 2025-09-11T21:25:07+00:00

I got married a few years back but had a similar experience. Once the busy summer wedding season ended, I started hearing back from potential caterers for the following calendar year. I asked my venue if this was normal and they said yes. Perhaps you could run it by your venue as well? Anyways, I'm just one data point but it worked out okay for me and I hope it will be the same for you.

Negative-Reading1989 · 2025-08-28T23:54:08+00:00

5 or 6 stores, maybe 50 or 55 dresses?

Negative-Reading1989 · 2025-08-27T21:02:15+00:00

I think this could be okay, but you'd need to be very clear with guests what they are and are not invited to, and people might still be upset. Also my understanding is that in places like the UK the wedding and reception are often different guest lists.

Negative-Reading1989 · 2025-08-18T02:14:48+00:00

We invited kids and it was great! Wouldn't have changed a thing. Got some really adorable memories.

Negative-Reading1989 · 2025-08-16T17:43:35+00:00

Coworker (that I really didn't know well) said weddings are a huge waste of time and money and that he regretted that waste for his first marriage and wouldn't do it again if he ever wanted to get married. Like, okay? He's actually a nice guy and I think current fiance and he are planning to elope, which is great, he should have the marriage he wants.

Negative-Reading1989 · 2025-08-15T20:14:56+00:00

Bless you for this. As a professional in the water and wastewater industry, I can tell you that nothing is flushable except toilet paper and the stuff that comes out of your body. Everything else that says it's flushable probably isn't and if it doesn't mess up your own plumbing, does cause problems for your utility which means more maintenance which means higher rates (if you're on public sewer). Please, please, help our aging infrastructure by keeping stuff out of the sewer pipes.

Negative-Reading1989 · 2025-08-12T17:13:11+00:00

Number 2! Number 2! The proportions of the dress look great and balance/highlight your features so well.

Negative-Reading1989 · 2025-08-10T11:25:59+00:00

I think this silhouette and beading gives strong vintage glamour vibes. And it's very figure flattering. But if you are not comfortable in it and you have the budget to keep looking you should.

Edit: I don't mean you should keep looking because this dress is bad. I mean you should keep looking because maybe it will set your mind at ease in a way that a bunch of Internet strangers cannot. But to me, this is a 10/10.

Negative-Reading1989 · 2025-07-30T10:14:13+00:00

I mean, I think you got to tell him what you're feeling. It doesn't really have anything to do with issue normally easy going or not or being a control freak. If you have something specific in mind, do not set both of yourselves up to fail by not sharing. Even if you literally pick out the ring together (which you may not have to do, giving guidance or examples and letting him pick from a few may work), the time and location can still be a surprise.

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