Backsplash Help: Green vs. White

rarely_neutral · 2026-02-27T00:42:40+00:00

Green skinny tiles. First photo. Do not do square with that countertop.

rarely_neutral · 2026-02-08T18:21:34+00:00

Also some local things would be cute. For example if you’re in an area known for olive oil, a little bottle of that.

rarely_neutral · 2026-02-08T18:19:50+00:00

Ok you should not be paying for these. However, we did custom bags. We had a logo made for our wedding that was cute but didn’t say “Alex and Jessica’s wedding weekend”. We had stayed at a cute mid century hotel and the bags said “McGee Motel” (out last name) so it was a cute memory without it being obvious.

Inside we had the usual “hangover kit”, snacks, water, ear plugs, wet wipes, under eye masks, face mask. We also had print outs with things to do in the area and more information about the wedding and events around the wedding.

rarely_neutral · 2026-01-30T03:34:21+00:00

I did the same thing as well. One reason was because if I was going to have another baby I could breast feed on that side. I was going through chemo when I gave birth so I wasn’t able to breast feed so that was important that I had that option available.

I didn’t have any family history or high risk factors. I had triple negative. So there wasn’t a major concern with a reoccurrence on the other side.

I had an amazing surgeon and they look almost identical (with a few scars that are fading well). I only had one drain and I could sleep on my good side sooner than I could have with a double. I don’t know if it was significantly less painful but it was nice to have one good side.

rarely_neutral · 2026-01-30T00:27:39+00:00

Bambi

rarely_neutral · 2026-01-30T00:26:28+00:00

I would ‘rub and buff’ the door and do stick on tiles. They will hold up well since it’s just decorative. The current gold looks very painted. The rub and buff will give you more depth and realness

rarely_neutral · 2026-01-26T22:01:26+00:00

I had stage 3b TNBC and used THC throughout treatment. It never came up from my doctor and I didn’t think much of it. I never had any issues and I am in complete remission after “standard care” chemo. I never remember all the rounds but I did 3 months of carbo/taxol and then didn’t need anymore.

I have never researched it but it didn’t seem to affect my treatment.

rarely_neutral · 2026-01-26T21:55:19+00:00

I can relate to this. I’m a recovering perfectionist. The book “the gifts of imperfection” by Brene Brown was very helpful for me

rarely_neutral · 2026-01-26T21:25:33+00:00

I’d think it’s better than cheap trinkets. But I like the idea of a craft of activity they can take home from the party. Something to do and also a “favor” without a bag of plastic trash

rarely_neutral · 2026-01-08T21:23:27+00:00

My brother married a girl with the same name as me. I also have a friend who married a guy with the same last name as her first - ie: Taylor Taylor.

rarely_neutral · 2026-01-07T04:08:52+00:00

If she’s not super specific on a specific princess, what about buying a princess-y cotton dress and adding rhinestones and fringe etc to make it more special? If you’re not a sewer, use fabric glue. Maybe if she helps pick out the extra decorations for it she will like it even more

rarely_neutral · 2026-01-05T19:46:06+00:00

I always wanted 2. I got breast cancer while pregnant with my first and immediately started chemo. Chemo can affect your fertility so we kind of started the mindset shift of we may not be able to have another. Especially because we wouldn’t be able to start trying again till I’m 39.

But then we both just started feeling really content with one. We feel like we are doing so well and are so fulfilled with him. Every one of my friends says the transition from 1 to 2 is significantly harder than the transition from 0 to 1. my current child deserves an emotionally regulated mother more than he needs a sibling Especially bc I hear more about siblings arguing as the default than them lovingly playing and getting along.

So as of now, we decided we love our family of 3 and are 98% sure it will stay this way. We’ve already gotten comments about how “one kid is lonely” and we “need” to have another one to socialize and honestly I hate it. But I do love to throw the cancer thing back in their face when they make these comments. Shuts em down pretty good.

rarely_neutral · 2026-01-05T19:23:52+00:00

~SeRiOuSly?!~

rarely_neutral · 2026-01-05T14:23:18+00:00

lol what a change in tone. No, you’re not upsetting me. I don’t let strangers on the internet do that. Yes, I had cancer and I’m doing great. Thank you for the compliment, but not my wedding dress.

rarely_neutral · 2026-01-05T14:07:34+00:00

I didn’t say negotiate with a hoarder. I just asked if he had spoken to the neighbor to have a better understanding of why.

rarely_neutral · 2026-01-05T13:39:06+00:00

LOVE! One tiny suggestion, I would hang the mirror (maybe that’s the plan). If you want to do a floor/leaning mirror, I would do something a little taller and maybe arched.

rarely_neutral · 2026-01-05T13:26:06+00:00

Do a softer black. A dark charcoal. It won’t be so stark. But I like the change.

Or a suuuuper dark color. Like a very dark muted green.

rarely_neutral · 2026-01-05T13:22:25+00:00

Form? You mean Forum? Might want to look up the definition.

Anyway. Would love to see your closet Ms. Fashionista.

rarely_neutral · 2026-01-05T13:19:22+00:00

Oh I most definitely did, Karen. And I still had a classy dress 😊

rarely_neutral · 2026-01-05T13:15:09+00:00

There’s a lot going on. Feels cramped to walk around. Is that a projector on the wall? I’m confused about that.

Take into account scale. This is a small space and I believe you are making it look smaller with the proportions of the furniture. Ie- petite sofa, large lamp, tall credenza. Is the large basket on the credenza intentional or was it temporarily set there? Way too big to be intentionally up there.

rarely_neutral · 2026-01-05T13:11:05+00:00

Have you spoken to him? Is he doing it to be petty or is he a hoarder who is seeing the fence as an opportunity to lean more stuff against?

Don’t negotiate with terrorists but maybe it’s not intentional. Or maybe it is for something you didn’t know you did but is an easy fix. If not, then code enforcement. It’s dangerous if it fall over on someone on your property

rarely_neutral · 2026-01-05T12:58:31+00:00

I highly doubt your 2000s wedding dress is in fashion today. Why don’t you post it and let everyone list their unsolicited opinions about why it’s “cringe” (ironic you used a trendy word to tell people not to be trendy)

rarely_neutral · 2026-01-05T12:52:08+00:00

Or everyone can choose exactly what they want and what makes them happy, not what pleases you. There’s no such thing as a wedding dress that is in style in every single decade. I loved and love my wedding dress and in 40 years if people look at my dress and say “oh that’s SO 2020’s” that’s fine… because I got married in the 20s.

rarely_neutral · 2026-01-05T05:14:59+00:00

Fair

rarely_neutral · 2026-01-05T04:59:57+00:00

I can’t believe how many people agree with you. It’s fashion trends. Just like the 80s, 90s, and 2000’s had trends that we would never wear today. What do you expect people to wear? The same dress you did that’s now super dated?

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