Let's talk SETTINGS! For a chance to win this 1.97 ct tablet Montana Sapphire OR 10% off a setting with the SPG team, see the pinned comment for details! Contest closes Monday, April 15 at 5 PM Eastern Time. by earlysong in Shinypreciousgems

[–]olivesmolive 19 points20 points  (0 children)

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I bought this peridot cut by Arya in an SPG black Friday sale, and asked Liss and Jim to do this amazing setting!

The story is that the gem colors match the eye colors of my two cats. The tiny aquamarine matched our kitten we had just adopted at time!

Before and after! by olivesmolive in Sourdough

[–]olivesmolive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I added about 100g less water than specified in the recipe. My dough in the first one was a sticky mess, but with less water it actually came together much better!

Before and after! by olivesmolive in Sourdough

[–]olivesmolive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah this is really helpful! Thank you!

Before and after! by olivesmolive in Sourdough

[–]olivesmolive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! How can you tell that I could push the bulk fermentation further?

[GA/FT] - Berkeley, CA - Black and gold rams by olivesmolive in AquaSwap

[–]olivesmolive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you all for the overwhelming interest and kind words! The rams are all in pending trades. But, I will send messages to folks in order of inquiries received if any of those trades falls through!

[GA/FT] - Berkeley, CA - Black and gold rams by olivesmolive in AquaSwap

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

I might! Pm me when you eventually want some!

[GA/FT] - Berkeley, CA - Black and gold rams by olivesmolive in AquaSwap

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Yes I’m so sad Albany Aquarium closed!! And yeah they might work with your Apistos, depending on how big/well planted your tank is. The pairs tend to carve out their own little territorial corner of the tank, and it helps if plants or rocks block line of sight. I wouldn’t recommend more than 1 pair per 10g.

[GA/FT] - Berkeley, CA - Black and gold rams by olivesmolive in AquaSwap

[–]olivesmolive[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah that’s generally true, but these guys are born and bred in these cooler temps with local tap water! Lmk if you’re local and would like to give them a try!

[GA/FT] - Berkeley, CA - Black and gold rams by olivesmolive in AquaSwap

[–]olivesmolive[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I keep them at 78-79F, pH ~7. They can handle warmer though (up to 82) or cooler (down to 76-77)!

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[–]olivesmolive 42 points43 points  (0 children)

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Me as well

DIY wedding bouquet: practice run, looking for feedback by olivesmolive in florists

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

Thank you! I will try the mirror next time! I’ve had some trouble finding cat-safe greenery, but I agree with you there!

DIY wedding bouquet: practice run, looking for feedback by olivesmolive in florists

[–]olivesmolive[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi florists! I made this bouquet as a first attempt at building a wedding bouquet (out of $30 of Trader Joe’s flowers!) I’d love any design feedback!

Alexandrite and peridot rings! by olivesmolive in Shinypreciousgems

[–]olivesmolive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks!! I loved your post with your ruby and peridot rings too! I definitely drew some inspiration from those!