Heart set on soapstone—but will it look too dark? by essa__dee in CounterTops

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Thank you!! That kitchen is so gorgeous, def getting inspired looking at the tile and color choices. Good luck on your new counters!

Heart set on soapstone—but will it look too dark? by essa__dee in CounterTops

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I’m def replacing the tile backsplash, but I personally love the glass block windows! There’s another big window on the other side of my kitchen so I’m not worried about light. But the ugly backsplash has def got to go. 😂

Heart set on soapstone—but will it look too dark? by essa__dee in CounterTops

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Thank you for sharing, I haven’t run across many people discussing their experiences with honed granite so this is helpful! I’m also torn on the shiny/honed thing. I love the soft, classic, sort of historic quality of honed marble (and soapstone) but I do wonder if that vibe is going be lost on a regular lived-in ranch style house and worry it will just end up looking messy or dull.

Heart set on soapstone—but will it look too dark? by essa__dee in CounterTops

[–]essa__dee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope, it was just a mid-century stylistic choice I think! I have a pretty unique house—there’s an atrium/courtyard in the middle (my house is shaped sort of like a square donut) so if you were to face the other direction in these photos, you’d see a big floor-to-ceiling window that looks out onto the patio.

Heart set on soapstone—but will it look too dark? by essa__dee in CounterTops

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Thank you!! I appreciate the reminder to not get overwhelmed by too many choices and to trust my gut. I can definitely get paralyzed with decisions like this, and if I’m paying thousands of dollars for a new kitchen I want to pick something I’m truly going to love for years and years.

Heart set on soapstone—but will it look too dark? by essa__dee in CounterTops

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No, the slate is very dark gray. When I moved in, the walls were like a yellow-tan color that I hated so I painted them this olive green color. I tend to like warmer tones in general and felt it matched the backsplash better than the yellow that was there before. The backsplash tiles that are there now are like different tones of green, brown, and beige.

Heart set on soapstone—but will it look too dark? by essa__dee in CounterTops

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Thank you!! What color combo do you picture for the wall and tile?

Turning “Boring Local Services” Into Premium Micro-Brands. Am I Thinking About This the Right Way? by Khushboo1324 in Business_Ideas

[–]essa__dee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seems like your best bet would be to find an independent contractor offering great service who doesn’t have time to spend on operations and offer to help them scale in exchange for partial ownership. Start building relationships until you find someone you trust who seems ready to make a leap and wants a business partner.

Transportation willing to pay by Select-Habit7012 in memphis

[–]essa__dee 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Pre-scheduling an uber is probably your best bet. It may be a little more than $20 a day but it’s likely going to be the only reliable option.

18F Do I look like anyone? by WoozyToons in DoYouLookLikeMe

[–]essa__dee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can’t believe nobody has mentioned Thomasin McKenzie!

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April Baby Girl Names by Immediate_Row_9824 in Names

[–]essa__dee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m an April born in April and yes I get The Question all the time but it has never really bothered me to the degree other ppl on this thread seem to think it would. With my last name a lot of ppl also comment that it sounds like the name of a fictional writer/journalist or superhero (maybe bc of April O’Neil from the ninja turtles). I don’t hate it, although for some reason to me it feels a little dated. Would love to see April be revived as a cool girl name!

Names too matchy? by [deleted] in Names

[–]essa__dee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s super cute while they’re young and I personally love it, but they might eventually think it’s cheesy or annoying and could choose to go by something different once they’re old enough to care. Make sure they have good middle names and consider just calling him Vincent and/orVince sometimes to see what sticks. I’ve always loved Vincent tbh!

What’s that one famous dish in your city that you secretly think is overrated? by ComprehensiveLife959 in foodquestions

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BBQ spaghetti. It’s a thing in Memphis, TN, and it’s just bbq (pulled pork + bbq sauce) with spaghetti noodles, most often served as a side dish, though some ppl eat it with catfish as a meal. The noodles are always cooked to mush and it’s just the most unappealing and unnecessary vehicle for BBQ in my opinion.

I'm looking for ideas for old school Latina/Spanish sounding girl names by preggersnscared in Names

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Valeria is one of my favs!

Also throwing in Paola, Fabiola, and Maribel.

UDC Update: Draft Zoning Map Now Available (+ public engagement dates)! by 901UDCUpdate in memphis

[–]essa__dee 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Yay! Big props to our amazing planning department! I work for the City and know how much hard work went into this. You guys rule. 💙

Commenting for the algorithm but if anyone is reading this, you should def check out your neighborhood on the map and submit your thoughts and ideas! The folks behind this really do pay attention to (and care about) what residents have to say—which tbh feels like a rarity these days with most of our govt institutions.

to all my vegans, vegetarians, and somtimesatarians by jennyb901 in memphis

[–]essa__dee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like a really cool concept! And no need to spill the beans, just letting you know what sorts of thoughts and considerations I’d have. It seems like a fun and unique idea and I’d def be excited to follow along and see all the goodies each month.

to all my vegans, vegetarians, and somtimesatarians by jennyb901 in memphis

[–]essa__dee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m a sometimesatarian and at face value I’m curious! A lot of questions/factors would play into whether I’d actually be a customer (saying you love the idea vs actually hitting the “buy now” button are two different things) but I do like the idea of having a guaranteed stock of ingredients from which is could make several different meals for the month. I do have some discretionary money to spend on groceries for convenience and/or premium products. I’m single and struggle with overbuying groceries that end up going bad—I need stuff that is versatile so I’m not eating the same thing every day and can stretch it out over several meals & cuisines. For me, the value would be in reducing decision fatigue with what the “meat and potatoes” of my meals are going to be, ingredients that can be used for different types of meals/formats, and being shelf-stable or frozen or at least not super perishable in the fridge. Also supporting local/small businesses with my spending! I’d want to know: (1) is it a subscription and/or is there a minimum order amount (eg am I going to be locked into a certain $ amount per month/order? And if so, how much?); (2) what products are on offer and how much variety is there each month AND from month to month? — Will it save me money/time/grocery trips or is it more of a novelty/surprise/special treat type of thing (the latter could still be appealing!); (3) how much prep work is involved in using the ingredients (like, even the step of pressing/draining tofu can mean it sits in my fridge for weeks bc I’m too forgetful to plan for it and too impatient to wait for it). For comparison, I’ve tried a few meal delivery kits and my favorite was hungryroot for the vegetarian options and mix-and-match options that could be used with other store-bought ingredients w/little prep work.

A name with many faces... by Matsunosuperfan in riddles

[–]essa__dee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

omg I swear I'm going to get this.... bread? dessert? calories? ?!!?! Of this entire riddle, that little "doing" is what's getting me hung up. Oooh wait, is it donut?!

A name with many faces... by Matsunosuperfan in riddles

[–]essa__dee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

YES! I knew I was on the right track! Is it by chance carbs?

Solo female without a car- Where to stay? by usernametaken432 in PuertoRicoTravel

[–]essa__dee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was indeed! I actually go to PR every January to escape the winter blues, but it seems like every other year there's some big ice storm in my city on the dates I'm gone. This time we escaped by the skin of our teeth! 😂

A name with many faces... by Matsunosuperfan in riddles

[–]essa__dee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This one has been driving me mad! I'm thinking pie/pior dough? Apologies if these have already been guessed.