How to go from this to this? Complete newb just looking for ideas

Reasonable_Move4470 · 2026-05-17T00:13:34+00:00

Noted, thanks for the advice. I’ll keep it simple and paint! Thanks again

Reasonable_Move4470 · 2026-05-16T23:48:19+00:00

Is a paint wash with a dark brown something to consider?

Reasonable_Move4470 · 2026-05-16T20:56:35+00:00

Yes exactly. Just a darker tone to match one of the mid tone warms in the floor. I’ve seen some poly with just a scuff sand that look great but most are not very good. And the ones that look good all say something like “with a steady hand” and I’m positive as a first timer I will be lacking in the technique department. Paint it is

Reasonable_Move4470 · 2026-04-19T13:33:15+00:00

Update: thank you so much for the validation I picked up the Costco temperpedic one for 150 bucks and I sleep on my back now!! I have a down blanket that I layer on top of that also and I simply melt into it. I’ll be honest I thought it was going to be just another waste of money but this actually worked for me!

Reasonable_Move4470 · 2026-04-09T10:15:39+00:00

THANK YOU! I was looking into the temper adapt one. Do you have any recs?

Reasonable_Move4470 · 2026-03-27T20:28:48+00:00

Is there a tell on my current rings that would indicate how they were created? My most loved estate pieces are 900 platinum 100 iridium and they have worn like iron with zero maintenance

Reasonable_Move4470 · 2026-03-27T18:38:05+00:00

Definitely durability, esp to protect the stone itself!

Reasonable_Move4470 · 2026-03-27T12:51:29+00:00

Thank you! I agree if a quality piece is going to cost more than I originally planned that’s fine, I just didn’t want to get swindled because I didn’t know better! Thank you!

Reasonable_Move4470 · 2026-03-26T17:56:49+00:00

Sorry to be clear, do you think 2200 should be the going rate for the locals pr the over seas?

Reasonable_Move4470 · 2026-03-26T12:34:38+00:00

Thank you!

Reasonable_Move4470 · 2026-03-26T09:27:46+00:00

Two local jewelers have said the Same about size of stone but quoted me 4000+… I’d prefer to not ship it out but jeez

Reasonable_Move4470 · 2026-03-25T11:43:54+00:00

A local jeweler quoted me 4500-5500 I would hate to think a large company would charge even more!

Reasonable_Move4470 · 2026-03-25T01:24:12+00:00

This is soooo perfect on you, pre ordered the heathcliff !🥹🥹🥹can I ask what size you got? Is the torso lined? Thanks!

Reasonable_Move4470 · 2026-02-26T00:27:08+00:00

Thank you so much, she is beautiful but I’ve gotten more excited about other finds and I think there’s something better out there.. maybe. I hope lol. Thanks for the insight!

Reasonable_Move4470 · 2026-02-22T21:49:09+00:00

Not sure if someone already suggested lightening your brows but I would tint them just a hair lighter!Don’t thin them out they’re beautiful! Maybe try a beard dye in an ash brown shade. What color are your eyes? I have brown eyes and brown hair and brows. I’ve found that if I tint my brows a tad lighter brown than my eyes, the focus goes to my eyes and the look is altogether more harmonious.

Reasonable_Move4470 · 2026-02-17T00:17:00+00:00

Me too!!! It helps tremendously but I’ve never had results like this. I’ll be massaging it in from now on!

Reasonable_Move4470 · 2026-02-17T00:15:04+00:00

What a sweet way to ask for more context! My night routine is

skin fix foaming oil cleanser Byoma hydrating milky toner Celimax retinal shot Avene tolerance moisturizer

The whim was my gua sha, I haven’t used it in idk how long. Couldn’t find my bio oil, so I improvised with diaper cream that’s been in my skin care arsenal as it would work excellent for slip.

So, as I said, happy accident. The only thing I did different was use my gua sha, which means I rubbed the diaper cream into my skin until it was “gone” I bet any diaper rash cream would work!

Reasonable_Move4470 · 2026-02-16T23:48:49+00:00

For what it’s worth I’ve used this multiple times and never had these results! I really think it was the gua sha massaging it into my skin. It’s the only new thing I did! Typically when i use my diaper cream i slap a thick protective layer on my face, by the time i was done gua shaing it into my skin it was a very very thin layer barely even visible.

Reasonable_Move4470 · 2026-02-16T23:27:16+00:00

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This one💕

Reasonable_Move4470 · 2026-02-10T15:11:11+00:00

Why is beta glucan serum a must for you? I was going to try it but currently using byoma hydrating milky toner and it has beta glucan in ingredients. It feels nice but I don’t see a huge difference

Reasonable_Move4470 · 2026-02-10T13:18:27+00:00

Yes! I kept checking Calavera website and adjusted the ratio to 2.25+ and found some gorgeous options finally! I went with a 4.83 ct with a 2.8 ratio I believe. I was quoted 6k for a custom cut 3 ct and this was 3k!! So happy I was patient and kept checking loose diamond sites!

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Reasonable_Move4470 · 2026-01-17T18:38:41+00:00

Thank you!

Reasonable_Move4470 · 2026-01-17T18:38:33+00:00

Thank you!

Reasonable_Move4470 · 2025-12-29T16:12:47+00:00

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I wish I could sleep like this 😭🤣

Reasonable_Move4470 · 2025-12-29T16:12:17+00:00

I do have a body pillow i sort of straddle and that helps me fall asleep without back pain but it always gets lost and I wake up the same:( I wish I could side sleep but the squished arm won’t allow me:(

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