PT here, a back brace can help with acute pain, allow the muscles and joints to rest.BUT it's important to wean from it, and strengthen the core supportive muscles, and maintain good flexibility. The brace that employers give laborers to use, gives a little support, but mostly serves as a reminder to use good body mechanics.
You were close, Alice!

I talked to my mom this am and caught her up - So, I know what I am getting over as she just went through the same thing and we made her go to the Dr 😂 She said in another 2-3 days of taking it easy, it will just go away. Pretty much I am tracking mom in the health department so writing down everything she figures out 🤦‍♀️😉 it will save me a ton of frustration in the future! So weird that I got it two weeks after she left 🙄 Here it is: and I think twisting with the glass table top triggered it...

Thank you Ladma - I passed on your response to my bestie 🥰😘

Think I am ready to get back to the bedroom 😂 I’ll putz around abit and take a longer look at the comforter and find something moss to see what we think. Not sure I am feeling the moss as I still have the monochromatic plum pic from Allana in my head but I do love the idea of an Asian textile for the lumbar so it will be a fun journey 🥰

I'm a little lost with my eyes I don't know what bracelet you're talking about? That's good to tell the doctor Alice about the eating if I'm with my old age I rapped to the doctor all the bad stuff he eats The doctor said that's very interesting because he tells me all the good stuff he eats Lol

I do like the moss DD and I don't know if it can have some smoky purple with it or some blue or something

What Ladma said… I use my back brace if I’m going to do something questionable (which I generally try not to do… )Or if I am taking muscle relaxants and not able to move without pain. As I live alone obviously sometimes it’s necessary to be able to move… LOL. However my osteopath does not recommend using it on a regular basis for all the reasons given above.

That’s an interesting post DD, mostly because I have a natural twist and some ongoing pain in my right side that’s very low-key and which my osteopath and I have basically put down to being due to the scoliosis.

They can only find it with a CT scan. It’s rare and mostly found in men but mom had it so most likely I do too. Definitely something to check Liasch.

Sure matches up with what you have been experiencing along with heredity from Mom. I think you’ve got it pegged. Be interesting to see what your medical pro thinks. Just take it easy. The body is self healing if you give it enough time and care!

MIA. Sorry. I got gussied up just a little and went out to a nice lunch with my dear landlord Ann. We’ve been out of contact for a few weeks so did a lot of catching up.

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I have serious back issues in my lower spine, stenosis and nerve damage. The hardest thing for me is standing for long periods or doing that half bend when changing the bedding. I wear the brace In those instances. In the beginning I did pull it too tight and I could feel my organs starting to hurt. So that’s very true. The mistake some people make is to wear it for too long because it feels good. But I was told to wear it just while doing tasks requiring relief, never while sitting, and no more than 30 minutes at a time.

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Glad you’re feeling better DD. Flo, your nightstand project looks wonderful. I love your idea to lighten up the mirrors too. I’ve had my nightstand lamps since the mid 90s. I still love them but did get new shades.

I am trying Flo 🥰 got a bit busier than expected but..that’s to be expected 😂 Seajay, so glad you fit in a lunch and caught up with Ann (and us 😂)- so fun!! 🥂

DD hope a new day sees you feeling better!

What about combining the teal & plum? Posted this coverlet previously - reasonably priced. Rug is a CB one now discontinued but there is one on FB.

This mock up just needs one amazing pillow centred to "pop" everything - obi, chinoiserie etc. Don't have time to find one.

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That’s pretty and the reverse of my earlier suggestion using the purple spread with teal accents. Both look lovely. I’m waiting to see green but not hopeful on that. DD. Hope you’re feeling better. Although concerned you haven’t checked in yet.

You know I love the teal and purple (or whatever we are calling that last color!) and layering those would give you "options" for switching when the spirit moves you. Hoping you are sleeping in and getting back some of your lost sleep hours. I am getting back to my project. See ya later.

Good morning Houzz Fam 🥰 Seajay, don’t worry 💕 I did sleep in and am hurting a bit from cleaning yesterday. 🙄 So trying to take it easy again. I am BURNT OUT 🙄🤦‍♀️ I need to relook at the new comforter - I think I’m not feeling it - too bulky and hot looking, weird feel - not luxurious. I love the smooth elegant look.

Hi Allana! Sooo good to see your name pop up 🥰 your mock-up is beautiful! - the color combination is so rich. A gold Obi/long lumbar would be perfect in that picture. And There is just something about a plum rug that I love!

Flo, I do like the idea of switching up, especially seasonally 😉 See ya later! Happy project day 😘

Yes DD that coverlet is definitely a winter look. I change cover lets 4-6 times a year...but I get bored easily and crave new visuals. Pain in a small house...all those quilts!

I agree, I wouldn't put that on the bed in the summer. Smooth is hard to get in coverlets though. What about a brocade.

I’ve often thought velvet was too heavy for your area and weather. Have we seen this one in fig. You know I suffer from CRS disease so apologize if repeating posting of someone else.

Not loving the brocade either. What about a duvet with just a minimal insert? Too boring? 😂 Seajay, I love that fig color but think it would be beautiful for the under layer sheets and ind. duvets? Maybe - I do still love my sage test bamboo pillowcases and color 🥰

Love the CRS comment!…i have the same condition…was just wondering if I ever shared my preference for duvets…that are all cotton sheet fabric?..love them as you can skip a top sheet for easy bed making….and just change the duvet as needed….we rotate about 4 different duvets….in nice lightweight percale fabric they are as easy to wash as a sheet

We use a light weight down comforter all year round with the duvets…got so we dont want to sleep under heavy covers any more

In the summer i really love hanging the duvet on the line to dry for that fresh air smell and crispness…

I think that Macy’s Nestl is worth trying. Then do sheets in teal. Fold sheets over and add gold pillow.

Kinda like this. House cleaning can wait! Gheesh girl.

That’s a nice look, Flo! DD I think if you pick a lightweight fabric the darker colour is definitely better because it will show any wrinkles far less.

That’s pretty too Flo! What are we thinking for color for the headboard and maybe a base frame? Do we not need an ivory somewhere to pop the color or are we just sinking into the forest 😉

Sink into forest! Get the bedding then we can figure out rest. No worries.

I have reached a milestone on our master bedroom project. End tables done. I still have to lighten mirrors but need more paint and hubby to get mirrors down. I also haven’t liked this headboard since I got it. Turns out they call this beige. I call it gray. So, I might paint it too! But that’s a big job and lower on my priorities. My office and garage are next! Enjoy!

That’s fantastic Flo. I love it. I wanted to see what you might think about lightening the frame but leaving the crown carving the gold to give a nod to the lamp.

Very pretty results Flo! And inspirational for a refresh!

I appreciate your input Seajay. Yes, I can surely try that. I am debating if I need to paint them white first. The champagne is pretty sheer, so I'm not sure it is going to be light enough. But for now, I am waiting for more paint. Should arrive on Sunday. Prime Amazon!! Thanks glschisler. Yes, a refresh. It was time consuming, but cost in so far, $17.99! That is for the Modern Masters Metallic paint! Just my knees suffering!!

Good morning Houzz Fam 🥰 Flo, what a difference your creative refresh made!! I am with Seajay - the color on the mirrors is so pretty it pains me a bit to think of covering it up but I get the vision - maybe baby steps 😉 what did you do to prep before the white?

Hahaha, I have done this before on another piece and all I did was dust it off with good cloth! No sanding, nothing. I don't put any furniture polish on my furniture, so none of that to remove. I call it my "quick and dirty refresh!". The metallic top coat is pretty strong. Glass top protects top surface and it really stays beautifully. You can touch it up too if needed. Just Sherwin Williams Alabaster first coat, then brush on medium amount of watered down Modern Masters Metallic - Champagne paint. Done! Quick and dirty but it works! I could have probably done it in one day, if my little ole knees weren't so cranky! Had to do it in two days! The stuff dries really fast. I am so happy and hubby loves it and is amazed at the look. He has heard me ruminating on doing this for literally years! I'm not happy with that darn headboard, but it stays for now. I might try light brushing of the metallic on it just to knock down the gray look. But that's for another time.

This is a beautiful change..as to the mirrors…i think no paint and a different finish adds to the charm of the overall look…less like you just got a matched set…

Nothing lost to just try the glaze only first

As to the headboard…maybe just a simple slipcover over it?..

Maybe sponging or washing thinned champagne metallic paint directly on the gold mirror and wiping some off would work.

Thanks. I have tried a area on the mirrors with watered down Champagne and you can’t see any difference. I also dry brushed a side of the headboard to see how that looked. That could be just enough. I have decided I need a taller headboard anyway so will move that one up to the guest room probably. I like couldn’t find one I loved so the search continued. So we shall see. Thanks for the comments and ideas.

Look, Flo. We have the same mirror as yours. We also have some “ brown furniture” , lol. You might try some acrylic metallic paint that comes in those little , tiny bottles ( “ Folk Art “ ? ) at Michaels. I have mixed colors using that with great success, even transforming shiny brass. Looking at our mirror, I’m sure it would work on that.

Flo, raise your project up on a crate (or something) 🙂

Yep! I love the mirrors, so much I have another one upstairs! But it has silver tones. I have had these since we lived in Atlanta, which is back to 1989 - 90 time frame. I think I got them at a Designer fair in Atlanta.

Beadsnsew- yep just can’t lift that nightstand. It weighs a ton!! So, it’s done! I am fine today! Just needed a couple Advil’s and good nights sleep!

Didn’t think of that as an issue Flo! 😏 It’s all lovely, carry on 😀

No worries beadsnsew- never know when a suggestion will pay off. Keep throwing those ideas out there.

@btydrvn, what is this miracle sheet material duvet cover you use?

In my search for cotton duvets….my first priority is price..looking for websites with bargains.sales…etc…. i use them like sheets so i dont spend a lot on them…first…100% cotton…percale if possible as it is finer in finish and comes sometimes with a woven-in pattern to add a little extra oomph…and then i stick to pale colors ….even monochromatic prints….that can be …here it comes …overdyed in a pale yellow green….all of my bed linens are that color …forever…it seems…the duvets are very light weight so they allow the down comforter to stay fluffy and full…which is warm in the winter and cool in the summer…

Enjoying the sounds of celebration as Chloe hosts a graduation fire place party that she pulled together 🥰🥳 she got in a parking lot fender accident when a guy rushed not quite past her as she was pulling out of her parking spot (dislike those people greatly 🤯) Dad doesn’t know yet 🤦‍♀️ and she left quite a scratch on his car $$$ aaaaack! Never ends around here....I might start thinking how I’ll spend his insurance money 🧐😳

Don’t even think that! Poor Chloe. I know she must be very sorry. I woke up because apparently I got more bites yesterday and my legs and ankles itch like crazy! So slapped on a ton of Cortaid and trying to get back to sleep. Fortunately, that Gulf storm went way east due to wind shear and a blob of dry air. A rain maker but mostly affecting folks upper gulf coast from New Orleans on over thru Alabama and on to the Carolinas. Have to check in on my sister who lives 30 north of Myrtle Beach. Back to bed. See ya later!