Bought this house with this wall already installed. Truly hate it- never liked it. feels very masculine / bachelor pad. Would love to give it a brighter/softer more feminine look. Obviously getting a new tv stand don’t worry- but how can I lighten this wood without going full white wash (not a fan of farmhouse chic) anyone ever used wood bleach on wood walls? Also just general inspo for making this room look cute. House is very grey and boy 😭
Pic is of our current living room set up. First of all, wondering what we can do for this raw wood paneling, I personally do not like it. It’s very dark and masculine and just not my style, also obviously going to purchase a new tv stand- looking for inspo on this too! I typically buy only vintage dark wood furniture, but I just don’t think the vintage dark ornate stuff I usually go for would look good here. How do I dress this up and make it cute? I don’t want to white wash the wood because it’s raw and i fear it’s gonna go too farm house chic. But I’m open to bleaching or lightening the wood? Without painting it white? Open to suggestions!
Still learning a lot! Mainly with the gel polish application. Haven’t quite figured out perfect technique for painting the color on! But the acrylic turned out pretty good I think?? Don’t talk about the cuticles tho/ not ring of fire I have a bad compulsive skin picking habit ! Left hand only bc the right hand looks way worse LOL would love tips and tricks for a better gel application on top of the acrylic (truly at this point it’s probably also just investing in better gel I’m still using the basic beetles starter pack)
Previously was a nanny for 10 years before entering the field as an RBT. Was making $24 before I left. When I started at my current company I was told the salary was $20-28 and there would be lots of opportunity for growth but now I am making $20.75 after my first raise. I’m struggling with the idea of only getting a .50¢ raise every 6 months. My old nanny family offered me my job back beacuse they really loved me and offered me $28. But I love my job, I LOVE my kids and I love the work. I feel so much joy and fulfillment. But I fear I’m doing myself a disservice by choosing to stay when I know as a nanny I could make significantly more. But I Can’t cope with the idea of leaving my kiddos. I know I’m good at my job and I know it’s hard to find great RBTs and I feel anxious because my kids deserve the best. But I spoke with my supervisor today and she basically said there is no flex in the pay raises and they can’t make any exceptions. Feeling really distraught about even thinking about leaving them. What do I do!
I spent hours (5 layers of citristrip) stripping and sanding these cabinets down, applied two coats of gel stain (following correct technique) and these cabinets still look like shit. Is it worth sanding and starting over? Or is it just shitty wood? These are original cabinets from my 1940s home…. They’re just SO patchy!