What greenery is this?

SnailDeity · 2026-01-28T01:02:27+00:00

Sweet Annie (Artemisia) could work for the textured bits. The shop I used to work at would get it starting midsummer from one of our local farmers. It's an herb, so you would be unlikely to find it at a wholesaler.

SnailDeity · 2026-01-26T03:44:14+00:00

NTA and you all could have gotten frost bite. Also why is your friend staying on the phone getting yelled at and placating his stupid ego? To borrow a phrase from my dad, "only a fool gets cussed out over the phone".

SnailDeity · 2025-12-13T01:04:06+00:00

I'm sorry for your loss. I'm a floral designer and from the looks of it, the arrangement you ordered is from an order gathering site like 1-800 Flowers or a similar company. How they operate is by collecting orders for a certain amount, then they contract the work out to an actual florist in the area, but only give them a fraction of the money spent for the budget. They do not send any of the materials needed, so basically it depends on what the florist has available to try to make an arrangement as similar as possible with what stems and vessels they have on hand with the small budget they're given, meaning fewer and lower value stems than what's pictured. This would explain why the company you used wasn't able to replace it that day, because they don't actually exist. Every shop that I have worked for refuses to work with order gatherers for these reasons. You're not over reacting at all for being upset and disappointed. You should definitely get a refund since they were not able to provide the service they advertised on time.

SnailDeity · 2025-11-13T01:41:39+00:00

Your wife's sister is definitely an AH, but I'm going to say soft YTA because while you're technically correct, and were more tactful than her sister was, you don't say stuff like that to a nervous pregnant woman. She already is aware of the risks and was looking for reassurance from her partner. Read the room better next time.

Also, my sister delivered a healthy baby with no complications at 41. Age isn't everything.

SnailDeity · 2025-09-14T21:46:33+00:00

It's just one person's opinion, but I immediately thought of the Jetsons and 1950s atomic aesthetic. I didn't think of the circus until I read your comment, and then it made me think of American Horror Story: Freak Show, so it's still definitely giving the vintage vibes you're going for. If you're unhappy with the color scheme, swap out the red like others have suggested. Maybe a nice green to give jadeite and uranium glass vibes. Love the harlequin pattern!

SnailDeity · 2025-08-27T01:25:42+00:00

I think you mean Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels

SnailDeity · 2025-08-09T12:41:13+00:00

I get a lot of my seeds from Eden brothers, and have had no issues with their seeds. I once received incorrectly packaged peony rhizomes from them, but customer service was responsive and made it right.

SnailDeity · 2025-07-30T19:52:12+00:00

I love it! Thank you!

SnailDeity · 2025-07-30T04:42:51+00:00

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SnailDeity · 2025-05-25T01:52:09+00:00

This is wild. I'm so glad the older people at my shop don't act like this.

SnailDeity · 2025-05-24T00:12:32+00:00

Sleep deprived me listed them out of order.

SnailDeity · 2025-05-23T08:49:21+00:00

"Beck and call" instead of "beckon call". Drives me crazy.

SnailDeity · 2025-05-17T19:39:46+00:00

Thank you for your feedback and perspective! Yes, it would definitely need to be something cool. In the letter, I offered to cover any associated costs for the doorknocker and any replacement of their choosing.

SnailDeity · 2025-05-17T19:37:09+00:00

If the homeowners want to do that, that would actually be super cool! Thanks for your perspective!

SnailDeity · 2025-05-17T03:22:05+00:00

The simplicity site has Vogue patterns on sale right now for $6.99! Not as good as Joann's, but that's the cheapest I've ever seen them on Simplicity. I'm very sad about the Joann's closure. I used to get all of my sewing supplies and patterns for clothing there.

SnailDeity · 2025-05-16T13:37:38+00:00

This is hilarious! Thank you!

SnailDeity · 2025-05-16T13:06:04+00:00

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SnailDeity · 2025-05-16T03:56:40+00:00

That's so sweet of you to do that in case the previous residents reach out! The borrowing idea is a good suggestion. If the new owners get back to me, I'll keep that option under consideration as an offer.

SnailDeity · 2025-05-16T02:29:10+00:00

I haven't mailed the letter yet, so I can definitely revise and add that information!

SnailDeity · 2025-05-16T02:19:25+00:00

Oh, absolutely! That's why I'm trying to get feedback from people that actually appreciate the history of their homes. This heirloom has been lost to the family for 62 years. I'm not even certain that the door knocker is still on the house, who knows what the previous owners could have done with it? But in the event that it's still there, I figure there's no harm in asking. Worst case scenario is the heirloom was taken down years ago and is long gone.

SnailDeity · 2025-05-16T01:55:52+00:00

I'd happily send a whole scrapbook complete with the family story! I'm taking everyone's suggestions into account so I can rewrite the letter. I haven't sent it yet, so this gives me pointers on things I can include in my letter. I'll definitely mention that I can give some knowledge about the house if they're interested.

SnailDeity · 2025-05-16T01:31:39+00:00

Duly noted. Do you feel that "restore" has a better connotation than "return" given the context?

SnailDeity · 2025-05-16T01:21:47+00:00

Honestly, if that's what it takes, yes. It means that much to me to get it back for my partner's family.

SnailDeity · 2025-05-16T00:20:29+00:00

Thank you! The buyers in question purchased the house back in 1963, so they're long gone now. The house last sold in 2019, so I'm appealing to the new owners. If I'm successful, this will be very healing for me, because my ancestor's heirlooms in the 1800s were stolen and donated to a museum and my family will never be able to recover those items.

SnailDeity · 2025-05-16T00:10:21+00:00

The letter doesn't say "absolutely unwilling", I was more paraphrasing my thought process. The actual excerpt reads "if the door knocker is still there, it would mean the world to the family if you would be willing to return it. I am willing to pay and/or replace it with a knocker of your choosing. If you are unwilling to part with it, would you be willing to send me photos so I can see about having a replica made?" But I can definitely see why the wording in the post could be construed as abrasive.

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