u/tsugaheterophylla91

We took our new-to-us pop-up out for its first trip and it was awesome. I've been a tent-camper my whole life and never used a tent trailer so prior to buying one I kind of thought of them as tents on wheels with nicer beds - so the propane fridge and battery-powered lights were an unexpected luxury to me! (The majority of our camping would be in rustic/unserviced sites). Our region has a ton of mosquitos so it was really nice to have somewhere to chill when they got bad in the evening but still feel like we were outdoors, with all the window covers down to just screen.

I had high hopes for these shorts I ordered online. I actually ordered two sizes to be sure, but they shipped separately. This is me in the 31, the 30 is on the way.

I used a soft measuring tape, measured where the fit guide recommended, and got a 32-inch waist and 42-inch hip measurement (double-checked just now, same thing) All reviews said they fit true to size. The measurements corresponded perfectly to a size 31, which is pictured. Why do they look so bad? The size 30 should arrive soon, but these look so weird that I am not confident sizing down one size will fix the problem :(. The reason I was attracted to these shorts is that I heard they were very roomy in the thighs. My thighs have a 29" circumference so I can never find shorts that don't feel skin tight, I wanted a baggy/relaxed look but this just looks bad? I included a pic of me in biker shorts so you get an idea of my body shape.

Pic 1- pulled up so the crotch is at the top of my inseam

Pic 2 - sitting at my natural waist.

Is it the rise? If so, how is one supposed to determine that before ordering? I am so frustrated :( I live in a tiny town so i have to order everything online.

EDIT: you are all very helpful, thank you. I've gotten some good suggestions of different shorts and good general knowledge about how to find a better fit 🙏

I have done a bit of sashiko-style patching before, but this rip is wedged between multiple seams and a pocket so I'm not sure if I could easily anchor the sashiko patch to surrounding strong fabric? Do I just go over the seams?

For making a standard patch I have a variety of denim (very stretchy to non-stretchl but I don't have any fabric that is an exact match for these, would that be an issue?

I have a sewing machine and also open to hand-sewing.

Thanks!

Edit: sorry if you saw this twice, I deleted the duplicate

OP here: https://www.reddit.com/r/femalelivingspace/s/LnkPy2KOd9

Thanks to your encouragement, I got my own art out of my portfolio and up on the walls. Also added some (fake) plants, a little light feature and got some of my supplies out on display instead of in bins over in the closet.

The paintings on clips by the ceiling are my nicer works that I don't have frames for, so they need to stay out of reach of the cat. The ones by the desk are older sketches and studies and just taped in place for now.

I live in a small town without many options to shop for rugs, curtains and bedding, so styling the futon will have to wait until I can make a trip to the city for Ikea etc (see OP for the futon which has to stay in the room but could be dressed-up more intentionally)

Work in progress and feedback welcome :)

Hey! You all were so helpful with my living room layout a while back so I am back with the spare bedroom.

Partner and I moved into a two bedroom suite with limited storage last year. The second bedroom became the catch-all for all the stuff we couldn't find a spot for, but i am finally getting around to styling it.

I am a watercolour painter and this room has the best lighting, and it's also the only room with space for me to set up my art desk. I'll elaborate below on why I need to stick with this layout you see here. But given this is where the desk fits, what would you do to the space to make it look cozy and intentional? Right now I just feel like I am painting in a storage room. The unit came with venetian blinds which I took down because I found them ugly but haven't replaced them with anything new yet. Landlord is open to me installing whatever I would want instead.

*the cat will chomp all sorts of real plants but I am open to fake plants.

I like mid-century modern, bohemian and scandinavian influences when it comes to decor.

Notes on the layout:

-Having he desk and the futon like this is the only configuration that works where I can see the natural light and still open the door.

-The futon needs to stay, we occasionally have friends visit and I got it after managing to pop every air mattress imaginable. Also, a full bed doesn't fit in this room. I also sleep on it occasionally when partner snores. However I am open to styling tips for it!!

-behind me is a small closet and the opposite wall (to my right) holds my cat's tree and a small ikea dresser that holds all our linens and towels.

Demanding loudly (and persistently) to go outside in the yard to snack on fresh grass and hiss at the neighbour's kitten, as she does every day. Share your tortie's tortitude stories if you wish!