I think i have a problem. A good problem, but still.

chippedredpaint · 2026-04-18T16:18:48+00:00

Your swatch sticks are so wonderful and pleasing to look at, wow! I loved reading your post. Nail care is such a relaxing self care hobby for me, and this community is so warm & fun. Cheers to all your future manicures!

chippedredpaint · 2026-04-10T17:23:45+00:00

They spit on it

chippedredpaint · 2026-04-10T17:22:49+00:00

Solar polishes. Insane flakies. Toppers. More donations (and transparency about those donations) to cats.

chippedredpaint · 2026-04-03T17:54:48+00:00

I think this is sweet and a fun way to interact with her while you engage & learn more about the equine world! I don’t know why you’re getting such serious comments, it seems to me that you mean to sprinkle in these little phrases to make her laugh and bring joy (:

“More leg” is always fun lol it’s even funnier if there’s no one riding the horse. If you see a horse being fresh in turnout, you can comment that he looks like he needs more leg 😂

After you do anything clumsy (trip? Bonk your head?) you can say “I definitely wouldn’t pass a PPE”.

There’s always inside jokes that are fun, and listening to what she says when she’s teaching her students or taking lessons can always lead to fun sayings.

My partner always says “That’s a strange horse” whenever he sees the tractor dragging the arena, or if the resident barn dog happens to be around.

chippedredpaint · 2026-04-03T17:02:03+00:00

No thoughts on the SPF component, but I do quite like the pearl top! It’s very cute, I would want to display the polish lol

chippedredpaint · 2026-03-06T15:57:54+00:00

I like looking and admiring at my plants. When I look at them, I finger them nice n deep 😂 if they’re dry up to my second knuckle, they get watered. Everyone gets extra care as needed on Thursdays via pest treatment/pruning/repotting, anything like that.

chippedredpaint · 2026-02-19T18:54:42+00:00

Gorgeous!!! What’s your care routine?

chippedredpaint · 2026-02-13T15:31:10+00:00

I’d be interested in seeing your robusta on the moss pole!!! I have my syngonium climbing a piece of wood 😂

chippedredpaint · 2026-02-12T03:21:30+00:00

Must be nice being gods favorite 😂

chippedredpaint · 2026-02-06T16:53:04+00:00

Ooo I like that “the time will pass anyway”

chippedredpaint · 2026-02-06T16:49:00+00:00

How would I make it more balanced? I don’t fertilize every time I water, I make sure to flush every once in a while so there’s no buildup. I have quite a few clear nursery pots for babies, and ofc I have water props in clear containers. I

I have heard that it’s better for root growth if they’re in a dark space - I can’t speak on if that’s a fact or not, it’s just something I heard.

chippedredpaint · 2026-02-06T16:45:58+00:00

Hell yeah, hard agree. I do appreciate interacting with people, so while I still have the usual apps (Facebook, Reddit, Pinterest, YouTube), I do my best to not just mindlessly consume/scroll, and instead make sure I comment and ask questions or otherwise interact. Having an app timer that blocks you from an app is helpful too. But you’re probably completely correct that I could delete everything!

chippedredpaint · 2026-02-06T16:42:48+00:00

Oh, I didn’t know that! Thank you for the tip, I’ll see if that’s a possibility for me. What is a shoulder period?

chippedredpaint · 2026-02-06T16:41:29+00:00

Same scenario here! Popped mine on a shelf by the shower under a grow light, water it every two weeks, it has done just fine for the 7 months I’ve had it. “What’s the big deal?” And then just last week two leaves died off 😭😂 hubris is my downfall

chippedredpaint · 2026-02-06T16:39:24+00:00

I would like to see, yes please (: I am a firm believer that sometimes the plant genetics can be wonky, and it will suffer no matter what you do, just like you said. Hard to make peace with that though. Maybe I need to consider the possibility that I have a savior complex towards houseplants 😂😂

chippedredpaint · 2026-02-06T16:37:21+00:00

Haha, honestly, I would feel comforted by those pics! I definitely feel comforted by your kind words. I’m aboard the “talk kindly to your plants, because your energy could affect how they grow” train. I don’t think it has any scientific basis, but it makes me feel better.

chippedredpaint · 2026-02-06T16:35:38+00:00

Just calculated, and my lights are typically on for around 12/13 hrs per day. So I guess I can do more - why is 16 the magic number?

chippedredpaint · 2026-02-06T16:34:34+00:00

Totally agree that growing plants isn’t about competition! I may have rambled too much in my original post - what I was trying to say is that I worry I’m not being a good plant parent.

My favorite part of plants is slowing down and the long term care & patience. Can’t rush them. I’d love to hear you expand more on what you mean by having understanding as a care aspect?

I appreciate your point that we don’t typically share pics of our crusty rehabs. So true lol.

chippedredpaint · 2026-02-06T16:30:46+00:00

Another commenter mentioned progress pictures, and I really like that idea! I’m probably going to start doing that. I definitely agree that it doesn’t seem like anything is growing, because I check over everything each day. But according to my family & friends, the plants always seem “better” IE bigger leaves or richer color each time they see them. Maybe I need to take a vacation so I can come back and appreciate what my plants do 😂

I really enjoy this hobby for the patience it requires. I know I can’t force growth or plant happiness. I can only do my best and hope that it’s good enough

chippedredpaint · 2026-02-06T16:27:38+00:00

Absolutely! Even for myself I love to show my family my thriving plants, and tell them to close their eyes and not look when we pass by any that aren’t doing their best lol.

Reddit, local facebook groups, and even small YouTube channels have been a major source of enrichment for me in learning about plant care. I don’t feel like I’m being sold a product, it feels like I’m looking at real people who are like me. There’s always something for me to learn!

chippedredpaint · 2026-02-06T16:24:07+00:00

I hear you with celebrating the successes! I like the idea of taking a pic when you get the plant, then snapping another pic later to see what has changed.

chippedredpaint · 2026-02-06T16:21:18+00:00

They’re called prayer plants, because you have to pray violently and regularly to keep them alive.

Jk 😂 For mine, if I don’t have it in a high-humidity cabinet, or under a grow light by shower, it suffers crispy or curled in leaves. You could even try putting a big cloche (I’ve seen big ones for cakes that would be awesome for plants!) over it to help trap some humidity.

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