u/GlitteryPomegranates

I’ve slowly acquired furniture since I’ve moved here with the goal to have a Japandi feel.

Two recent changes have my re-evaluating my studio layout and I’m stuck.

1. Sold my Murphy bed and now have a simple wood one (will be stained to meet the Japandi vibes). This is giving me more room to play with layouts.

2. I need a desk at home (I can’t deal with how cold offices are anymore. I’m buying new clothes just to deal with it and losing my mind trying to guess a temp).

Does anyone have a good eye for layouts and could give me a few pointers to tweak. I keep getting stuck working around the radiator and then having bay windows (first time having them).

Will send pics by DM’s as I don’t want it broadly out there.

There was a prior thread on what free treats exist around the city for your birthday. I got a surprise gift (Sézane) this year and was so impressed I wanted to start a thread to drop into as I discover who has free items (material or service, not food) during my birthday month, especially the ones I’ve never heard of.

So sharing with zero assumptions on if people have heard of it.

Cosmetics:

- Sephora - variety of sampler products
- Ulta - discount code (maybe freebie w it)
- Kiehl’s - free product (to be confirmed)
- Jo Malone - Free travel cologne with purchase (mailing list required)

Clothing/Home:

- Sézane (Parisian clothing store on Fillmore st. I received a bandana/scarf that is cotton and super cute).
- Anthropologie - discount code
- Madewell - discount code
- Dyptique - free mini candle with a purchase

Services:

- Barry’s - Complimentary class (for members)
- Equinox - discount on spa service (for members)

Edit: adding and organizing ✌️

I have a birthday coming up this summer and not really sure what to do.

I’m looking to celebrate with just my partner and have an experience together to make memories. I’m not really looking for a party, center of attention, or being around lots of people type energy.

What are those experiences that feel like you’re pouring into yourself and just feel like you’re intentionally creating a memory. I had a few ideas like Napa valley wineries (I’ve never been and really enjoy nature and the calm). Hot air balloon maybe another year due to it being expensive.

To give you a vibe, I enjoy calm environments to rest and restore and some of my fond memories include a rooftop bar in Japan with my sister after a very calm trip exploring something so new or being on the beach and enjoying the sunset.

Separate personal things I may do is get my hair and nails done as part of a spa day but not what I’m thinking of for the experience.

I was in an accident (not at fault). Given I was in a rental vehicle, I can’t work through the insurance lawyers for medical stuff so I’m looking at an injury lawyer to help recoup some cost for the med bills. I’m concerned about dealing with sleezy people and would want to support a woman. Would appreciate any recs.