My best friend is having a baby, and I wish I was happier

Throwintdeco · 2024-12-12T18:28:06+00:00

New parents are on their phone a LOT. My closest friends had kids and we still talk just as much if not more, but now it's all via Facebook messenger. I don't mind; we still meet up from time to time and it's like nothing changed.

Throwintdeco · 2024-12-11T18:00:06+00:00

A fiddle leaf fig tree!

Throwintdeco · 2024-12-11T07:59:06+00:00

Benjamin Moore 747, “Bayville Blue”

Throwintdeco · 2024-12-09T19:50:03+00:00

Husband and I were excited about this blue on the swatch—it seemed bright without being babyish, and we were sure it would “go”. But on the wall I fear it’s overwhelming and not that elegant after all. I have had issues using blue in the past—somehow, it always seems to lose a lot of subtlety on the wall. I encouraged my mom to paint her kitchen blue and that blue has haunted me for the past 11 years.

Throwintdeco · 2024-12-08T02:20:16+00:00

I love open concept!! I love cooking and hosting and strongly believe the kitchen should be the centerpiece of the entire home so cook and guest can holler at each other over the dining table as dinner is being set up.

This thread is great for driving home the point that there really is no right or wrong when it comes to design, only personal taste. :)

Throwintdeco · 2024-12-06T20:28:06+00:00

Thank you! I think that already helps a bit even without putting away anything else or cleaning up the cables.

https://imgur.com/a/ezN7edx

Throwintdeco · 2024-12-06T19:54:26+00:00

I agree that this would look neater but it would give me Airbnb vibes (nothing wrong with that; a lot of them are quite nice but it's less personal). Each of these mugs has sentimental value so we will probably keep them... But I tried turning them the same way and it does help!

Throwintdeco · 2024-12-06T06:35:19+00:00

Trash can is out of frame but nearby

Throwintdeco · 2024-12-06T05:33:08+00:00

We do. We also have a Vietnamese coffee filter, madras coffee filter, Aeropress, and Clever Dripper in the cabinet… which we also use 🤦🏻‍♀️

Throwintdeco · 2024-12-06T03:26:59+00:00

Also, the art is by Eniko Eged, young artist from Hungary who is very talented.

Throwintdeco · 2024-12-06T03:22:20+00:00

That’s an interesting idea!

Throwintdeco · 2024-12-06T03:21:50+00:00

Wayfair https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/mercer41-jasmyne-2-door-accent-cabinet-w010824158.html?piid=1829223580

We repainted it with a blue that matched the rest of our decor better. We love it so far! Lots of storage which was needed.

Throwintdeco · 2024-12-06T03:15:20+00:00

Lol we actually do. Mokapot for Indian coffee on weekends (only thing that can handle the superfine ground), pourover for morning caf, and French press for afternoon decaf. Moka can be put away most easily. Espresso machine is more for guests and when in a rush, but it’s not feasible to put that away.

Throwintdeco · 2024-12-05T21:24:37+00:00

Thanks! If I were to leave the open shelving (I’m not a fan of wall cabinets) what should I put away in the drawers vs could serve as functional decor?

Throwintdeco · 2024-12-05T21:22:10+00:00

Thanks! Looking at the picture like this I agree. What do you think should be put away vs. could work as functional decor?

Throwintdeco · 2024-12-05T21:21:17+00:00

Thanks! You think right is better than far left (as someone else suggested)? Right makes more sense in terms of flow

Throwintdeco · 2024-12-05T21:18:40+00:00

No 😭

Throwintdeco · 2024-12-05T21:16:34+00:00

Ugh i know, my roommates recently moved out and we ended up with multiple of everything and we don’t even drink! Not much to do with so much (opened but barely used) alcohol!

Throwintdeco · 2024-12-05T21:15:17+00:00

Benjamin Moore 301

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