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Yesterday I made my first post to this group, and for some reason it was deleted. So here I am again. I’m sharing a half...
10/11/2026

Yesterday I made my first post to this group, and for some reason it was deleted. So here I am again.

I’m sharing a half stairway from my old house that I’ve chosen to leave as is. I absolutely love its battered look and know that some of you will also. But I am happy to hear all kinds of reactions.

Once upon a time I took an antique gold locket to a jeweler for a minor repair. When I went to pick it up I found that the jeweler had removed its patina, thinking he was doing me a favor. With that in mind I was very clear with my painter that he was not to touch these stairs!

I pulled down old wallpaper and then some fiber board under that from the chimney. And to my surprise there was a secti...
10/11/2026

I pulled down old wallpaper and then some fiber board under that from the chimney. And to my surprise there was a section of an original paper border in Art Nouveau style. It’s applied in different pieces so probably early 1900s or maybe earlier. Any color beyond green has faded into brown over time. I doubt the entire room would have been brown! Now that I discovered this, I’m thinking of having someone recreate the design so I can do the border around again. And then lean into the Art Nouveau design for the whole room. I like when the old house shows me how she wants to be dressed again 🙂

The entrance is shut, the paint is peeling. It mirrors my soul - forgotten and falling apart.
10/10/2026

The entrance is shut, the paint is peeling. It mirrors my soul - forgotten and falling apart.

This is a photo of my kitchen and dining room, and I’d love to get some honest opinions on the wallpaper in the dining r...
10/10/2026

This is a photo of my kitchen and dining room, and I’d love to get some honest opinions on the wallpaper in the dining room. I’ve had this wallpaper for several years now, so it’s definitely not a new decision, but lately I’ve been wondering whether it still feels right for the space or if I’m ready for a change.

I actually love the character and personality it brings to the dining room, especially with the warm kitchen cabinets, detailed countertops, wood tones, lighting, and all the greenery throughout the space. At the same time, the wallpaper is a fairly bold pattern and dark background, so I’m curious how it comes across to other people.

Does the wallpaper feel warm, classic, and intentional with the rest of the kitchen and dining area, or does it feel too busy or dated? Would you keep it exactly as it is, or would you consider changing it to something lighter, more subtle, or completely different?

I’m especially interested in hearing how you think the wallpaper works with the kitchen finishes and overall style of the space. I’ve lived with it for several years, so I’m probably too used to seeing it every day to look at it objectively!

I’d love to hear everyone’s honest thoughts and ideas. Would you keep the wallpaper, change it, or leave the dining room as-is and focus on something else?

My sister called me cold-hearted when I told her I was keeping Grandma's egg tray collection. 'She's been gone two years...
10/10/2026

My sister called me cold-hearted when I told her I was keeping Grandma's egg tray collection. 'She's been gone two years, Mom. Those dusty old things are just taking up space.' But she didn't understand - Grandma spent 40 years hunting these down at every flea market, estate sale, and antique shop within a hundred miles of Tulsa. Each tray had a story. The amber one she found on her 25th anniversary trip; the green depression glass set from the farmhouse where she grew up. That clear one with the flower etching? She'd haggle over it for 20 minutes with some dealer, then celebrate her victory with pie at the diner. Dad used to joke she loved those trays more than us kids. After she passed, I packed them in boxes, couldn't bear to display them, but couldn't let them go either. They sat in my basement, making me feel guilty every time I did laundry. Then, last month, feeling desperate, I posted in a vintage collectors group on the Tedooo app: 'What do I do with 47 egg trays that mean everything and nothing at the same time?' Someone responded: 'Maximalist wall gallery. Let them be as bold as your grandma was.' It took me all weekend, measuring, hammering, second-guessing every placement. When I stepped back, my dining room wall looked like Grandma had decorated it herself - unapologetic, quirky, impossible to ignore. My daughter walked in and gasped. 'Mom, it's perfect. It's so HER.' Now, every dinner party starts with someone asking about the wall. I get to tell them about the woman who taught me that collections don't have to make sense to anyone but you. I found myself browsing estate sales on the Tedooo app last week, looking for that one amber tray she never found. Maybe weird runs in the family after all.

So this is my neighbor's camera. It's a nice camera; however, my neighbor hates me, and trust me when I say she hates me...
10/10/2026

So this is my neighbor's camera. It's a nice camera; however, my neighbor hates me, and trust me when I say she hates me - she's called the police on me, the HOA, and told people I'm a 'trouble maker.' She stares at me through her windows anytime she can, has this camera pointed straight at my property, and hates my gardening (which I love, with bird feeders and flower beds). The list goes on. The camera is active and swivels, so it's pointed in different directions throughout the day, but 90% of the time it's pointed straight at my back door, where I come and go. She lives alone and usually has comments about what I'm doing around my house. It feels like every time I go out back, I have this camera straight on me, then I notice the little blue motion light will activate. My husband advised me to find creative solutions on the Tedooo app, and I will definitely do that. I use Tedooo mostly to sell my crafts and to buy handmade items (I'm a huge Tedooo fan, thanks to your tip lol), but my hubby uses it mostly for groups and inspiration; he joined some great DIY and privacy groups there, so I need to do that as well. Meanwhile, maybe you're already there and can suggest something interesting or just have the right knowledge? So I'm asking, what can I plant on MY side to block this view and make it nice without having to put up an ugly privacy screen? I like natural solutions and want something that will grow tall enough to give me some peace in my own backyard. Any suggestions for fast-growing plants or creative privacy ideas?

We closed on this 1915 home back in November, and as far as the prior owners know, the basement is totally original. A t...
10/10/2026

We closed on this 1915 home back in November, and as far as the prior owners know, the basement is totally original. A test just confirmed asbestos in the floor. Is it located in the tiles themselves or the glue underneath? I'm stressed because several tiles are broken or missing chunks. With four kids whose toys are mostly down there, I need to fix this right away. Is it currently safe for them to go down there?

Would anyone be so kind as to give me some guidance on this piece? I have gone back and forth so many times as to whethe...
10/10/2026

Would anyone be so kind as to give me some guidance on this piece? I have gone back and forth so many times as to whether to keep it or replace it. I’ll admit it isn’t a piece that I just love. It doesn’t serve much of a functional purpose for our household but it is definitely beautiful. I have seen others made in a similar style; some more ornate and some more “plain.” I know absolutely nothing about it, what it would’ve been used for or what era it’s from. Nothing other than it’s possibly Tiger Oak? It has locks but no keys and I believe the mirror to be original.

My husband acquired it shortly after we got together nearly 20 years ago but neither of us are sentimentally attached so saying goodbye wouldn’t be difficult per se. I’d just want to make sure it went to someone who appreciates it!

Well I pulled the trigger and painted the walls flanking the fireplace black! I’m in love!! What do you’ll think?
10/10/2026

Well I pulled the trigger and painted the walls flanking the fireplace black! I’m in love!! What do you’ll think?

So this is how the first meeting with my girlfriend's kid goes. I finally let them come over, and the kid immediately ru...
10/10/2026

So this is how the first meeting with my girlfriend's kid goes. I finally let them come over, and the kid immediately ruins my sofa with turmeric curry! I told her not to let him sit there with food, but she didn't listen. Now there are yellow stains all over my furniture. We got into a huge argument. I'm not paying $50 for a professional cleaner just because her son can't sit at a table like a normal person. This is why I hate kids - they just wreck things and don't care about the cost. Are my feelings valid for being this pi**ed off? I told her she's paying me back or the kid is banned from my house. It's a lack of respect for my property. If you can't keep your kid under control, don't bring them around my stuff. It's just sad. This kid ruined what we had before it even really started. One afternoon, and everything between me and my girlfriend is a mess just because of his carelessness.

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