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Any ideas what timber this table top might be - located in Aus.

Also, how the heck do I go about redoing the finish, I'd like it to be a little lighter (I've never done it before)

Has anyone purchased from Lucia Living? I'm trying to determine if it's good quality, I really love this lamp but for $200 Aus Dollars I want to help confident it's not a rip off.

Does anyone know of any lamps similar to this one from a reputable site?

This is the current set up of my work in progress lounge room, and I would really appreciate some advice on the bookshelf.

For planning context:

The lounge, throw cushions, rug, tv unit and lamp are all going to remain in the room (I know the lamp is currently shoved in the corner).

To me, the bookshelf feels very visually heavy, one is too tall, and they're both too dark for my taste. They are also shoved full of books, but I feel styling them won't be enough to help.

What I'm thinking is getting a bookshelf the height of the lower one, in a lighter timber and that is open backed, and running it most of the length of that wall. Then adding a side table to the other side, and buying the attached c table in "ash" so the lamp isn't the only dark wood in the room.

Then styling the top of the bookshelf with tall plants and artwork on the wall so the room doesn't get cut in half visually.

Curtains are also on the agenda, but much further in the future.

I would love any tips and advice!

My parter has built this bench seat for our dining nook and we need to pick a colour for the cushions.

Image 2 and 3 is the colour that's leading the charge, t's more pink in person though.

Image 4 is a lighter teracotta and sage green.

Image 5 is the sample that's leading, and a sage green tray on the kitchen bench (blue) which the bench seat will be against.

The last image is the lounge and the rug, to give an idea of colour scheme for the rest of the house.

I'm going in circles about what colour to pick

- it can't be too dark because the floors and wall are white, and that's not going to change

- it can't be too light because that will show stains

- if it's green, there will be a lot of green in the house, and there's also a lot of trees outside the window and on the horizon which just makes more green.

I'm going for like an earthy boho type vibe.

HELP! 🤣

Edit: the colour that's leading the charge, in person is basically the same as the pink/clay colour in the rug

I'm in my early 30s, and still kind of care about fashion, but also feel out of touch with what's on trend 😂

I just ordered this knit dress, and need advice on how to style it (see Chat GPT generated images for what i was thinking).

I feel I'd get more wear out of a leather jacket, and they can be more affordable. If I go the long coat option I would consider investing in a nice warm woollen one, but that's more costly and I fear it would go out of style after spending all this money on it.

Any tips would be greatly appreciated! 🙂 and any recommendations of online websites I could purchase a good quality second hand coat?