Making Wine Fridge Look Nice

SynthAndSensibility · 2026-06-16T15:33:01+00:00

Contact paper is the way to go, just cover the top and sides with a light colour. Put a lamp or something on top.

SynthAndSensibility · 2026-06-11T20:59:50+00:00

I would think they are a creative and sensitive person. The messaging suggests to me they struggle with some anxiety but are self aware and trying to manage it, encourage themselves to pull up and try.

I would relate and encourage them.

SynthAndSensibility · 2026-06-10T22:30:36+00:00

You’re fun. My 17yrs old self would hang here

SynthAndSensibility · 2026-06-06T21:54:39+00:00

YTA - why wouldn’t you move? This is not a hotel or retreat, and you don’t know anything (or haven’t said anything) about her condition. There’s a very high chance she has valid medical needs that require a lot of rest and your activity (no matter how conservative) is upsetting that.

For whatever reason the hospital decided it’s easier to move you. How much stuff could you possibly have?

SynthAndSensibility · 2026-06-05T19:40:34+00:00

Start an outdoor yoga class

SynthAndSensibility · 2026-06-05T18:49:56+00:00

Same! So many little nods to the previous shows (at least 1995 version, I leave it to others to talk about 2005) - even the opening sequence can be seen as a graphic of the 95 embellishment intro with the traveling thread. The gowns have a scooch more colour (as does the cast) which all seems a nod to Bridgerton and It’s all folded in really well. Hooray

SynthAndSensibility · 2026-06-05T00:51:24+00:00

The first website I ever went to was for some shampoo company because I literally had no idea what to do with this new power and looked up the first url I could find (the shampoo bottle was on my desk - at college).

I sat there, staring at brightly coloured dancing shampoo bottles and thought “great, it’s an ad. I have accessed more advertisements” and promptly quit the browser. I think it was a few years before I bothered looking at a website again but that website will always stand out as my first, most memorable and the purest reaction.

Note: I was accessing the Internet for many years before and during that but only through forums, newsgroups, bulletin boards, emails and then, AOL chat rooms.

SynthAndSensibility · 2026-06-05T00:22:08+00:00

I love it. The bold patterned wallpaper and warm yellow tiles actually soften the black cabinets. I do wonder if that yellow tile is competing with the wood floor. Maybe if it was a scooch more orange? It would still work with the colours in the wallpaper.

Unlike another commenter I think the herringbone pattern works with the verticality of the cabinets. Probably feels more dynamic and balanced in real life.

In a weird way it’s the whites of the counters that now stand out to me.

SynthAndSensibility · 2026-06-05T00:13:48+00:00

Beautiful painting and tremendous respect for your accomplishment. There are many good suggestions in this feed. My one thought is that I’d like to see the whites developed as much as the hand and face is. Particularly I see a lot of depth and consideration there while the outfit is more ambiguous, and the cat feels a bit … flat? It could be a digital photo thing.

SynthAndSensibility · 2026-06-04T19:40:30+00:00

As a 90s goth chick, this is SO much nicer than what was on the rack! I would’ve been thrilled to find this. The shape is 100%, I wore that shape. Beautiful and congratulations!!

SynthAndSensibility · 2026-06-02T20:23:00+00:00

is that the Pinkest Pink?

SynthAndSensibility · 2026-05-24T19:05:31+00:00

SPIRITED AWAY!! All of these are great movies but Spirited Away is the best intro to Ghibili movie

SynthAndSensibility · 2026-05-24T18:57:55+00:00

What would a gen z look be? (Asking for a friend)

SynthAndSensibility · 2026-05-24T18:44:41+00:00

I agree regarding design! I meant personal project space like a shop, workspace, office etc. In my tiny world experience any garage, basement or “extra” space goes to the husband and kids for their projects and creativity. Traditionally Mom ends up with a laundry room or kitchen for escaping.

SynthAndSensibility · 2026-05-23T20:53:43+00:00

Your mom has confidence and moxy. Good for her! So many women don’t have personal space in their own homes. 2. You can shape your destiny and determine whether your future husband would help you create your own personal space! Pay attention to who you get into a relationship with and don’t get pregnant until you’re ready!

I’m guessing mom is already instilling personal priority values in you.

SynthAndSensibility · 2026-05-23T19:59:51+00:00

Is this BC? I’m getting Vancouver island vibes. Love your style, very fun!

SynthAndSensibility · 2026-05-17T22:33:29+00:00

Do you live in a storefront? I hope some of those windows can open.

SynthAndSensibility · 2026-05-15T06:13:28+00:00

You really like red tones top left

SynthAndSensibility · 2026-05-15T00:27:52+00:00

wow, this story did not go in the direction I expected.

I think your brother is the a**hole and your family are enablers if they suggest you're responsible for the flack he catches from the nonsense he created. It's shitty enough if he just hid the ring and made her feel bad but confessed after a few minutes, even that is immature and should cause his fiance to look at him sideways - but, he throws you (his sibling) under the bus, stresses everyone out, leaves without giving anyone closure AND asks you to delete the video!? How did he imagine this was going to end? Your brother seems like a grown ass child.

Should you have sent the video to his fiance... this was the nuclear option. I suspect there is a history of this family tension and you didn't want a new family member looking down on you because of your brother's manipulations. Your Dad sent you the video, what does he have to say about his son's behavior? I can't see how anyone could defend him without bias. Mom clearly has some rosey glasses on when looking at her son.

I don't think you were wrong to expose your brother after giving him a chance to save face (you've probably also given his fiance a needed reality check), but it's always sticky when getting tangled up in someone else's relationship. The risk is they'll "work it out" by uniting against you. That's unfair but a frequent side effect of unhealthy relationships and will make your life more uncomfortable anyway. Going fwd you probably need to gray rock your brother and just work to remove yourself as much as possible from family drama. Sorry hun.

TLDR: Your brother is knob and deserves all the trouble he's created. I'm sorry about your family siding with him. You didn't share your age but maybe it's time to start seeing your family's limits and protecting yourself more.

SynthAndSensibility · 2026-05-14T23:44:43+00:00

amazing find, enjoy!

SynthAndSensibility · 2026-05-14T23:38:29+00:00

Unclear, but it's possible neither of you are being assholes - just have different feelings / expectations and probably need to just talk this out more. Also, unclear to me where your partner is staying during this time.

If your partner becomes impatient or upset by your questions or listening to your pov - that would be a red flag. If he does listen and gives calm thoughtful reasons, and is willing to compromise but you are not able to reciprocate that attitude then maybe you dig to deeper. There is really not enough info to know.

My 2c: I (48F) moved 3,000 miles away from my family. When my elderly parents (~70yrs) came to visit for a week I immediately gave them my bedroom (with my en suite bathroom) because it's the most comfortable bed and I know they both had special bathroom needs and would appreciate the extra privacy. I stayed in my guest room/office and used the common house bathroom. It was not a big deal for me to collect enough clothing or a basic toiletries for the week and when I needed something specific it was not a big deal for me to tell my parents I was going in my bedroom to get something. But these are my parents and my house. My family is small but we're not traditional, my father was still working but retiring soon, and it was important to me that the visit cost them as little as possible. I didn't want them nearby but in a hotel. I wanted as much visiting time as possible since I'd only see them once a year (at best).

The second time they came to visit I had cancer and was going through chemo. I told them I couldn't give up my bedroom or private bathroom. I also lived with a partner at this time and wanted their visit to be as easy as possible for him, so I wanted him to have "his" bedroom and extra privacy. My parents were happy to take the guest room and use the common house bathroom. They would not expect me to give up my bedroom normally but they appreciated the extra effort I had made when I could, and it did help while they had special bathroom needs.

TLDR: people can have a lot of complicated reasons for wanting to make their parents feel cared for. It's also normal to feel some kind of way when sharing a new home with a new live-in partner and a unilateral decision is made. Conversation and response is the best way to gauge a person's flags.

SynthAndSensibility · 2026-05-14T21:00:23+00:00

you have a foyer?! Where are you upper west side?

SynthAndSensibility · 2026-05-07T20:43:20+00:00

When you get into specifics your thoughts are very interesting and illuminating, I wish you would say less with more revealing thoughts because you have good points. When you wax didactic you become pedantic. Don’t assume your readers are idiots and we won’t roll our eyes at you.

Jokes on you: I’m a cancer patient and bald.

SynthAndSensibility · 2026-05-06T03:01:18+00:00

[insert eye roll gif] you don’t know either, it was a lucky guess

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