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To ask you to show me your normal home…

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Noseyneeps · 22/12/2023 12:53

Fed up with the Instagram showing perfect homes, when the real world is much messier..: so show me your normal homes… here’s my messy (and a bit dated) kitchen

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PieSkyFly · 22/12/2023 22:35

I went and dutifully took photos and changed my talk name, and it's saying even one photo is too big to upload. 🫤🤦 Not sure how to change it so I can upload them.

Cappuccino17 · 22/12/2023 22:35

@DilemmaDelilah swapsies? Lol lovely kitchen is that!! Worth the wait i can imagine

AnotherAdventFridge · 22/12/2023 22:48

PieSkyFly · 22/12/2023 22:35

I went and dutifully took photos and changed my talk name, and it's saying even one photo is too big to upload. 🫤🤦 Not sure how to change it so I can upload them.

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PieSkyFly · 22/12/2023 22:50

@AnotherAdventFridge

Just saying jpeg doesn't really help me.

I've just unplugged the TV to reboot it because it wasn't co-operating with me. 🤣

If you're able to explain it to me like I'm six that would really help. (But don't worry if you can't).

Xmasinfrance · 22/12/2023 23:00

Noseyneeps · 22/12/2023 12:53

Fed up with the Instagram showing perfect homes, when the real world is much messier..: so show me your normal homes… here’s my messy (and a bit dated) kitchen

Love your kitchen op!

OwlsFirstFlight · 22/12/2023 23:00

Here's my living room, home to 9 year old and toddler, tidier than usual and obligatory Kallax boxes stuffed with shite.

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Amybelle88 · 22/12/2023 23:07

I have the 'insta perfect' home/kitchen whereby it is immaculate before I go to bed. It's my reality BUT I bloody wish I could be a bit messier and more relaxed with it. My OCD (diagnosed) is a pain in the arse.

I love looking at kitchens like yours ❤️

Wel · 22/12/2023 23:07

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theduchessofspork · 22/12/2023 23:14

MyChristmasUsername · 22/12/2023 13:13

OP is probably well intentioned so not wanting to shame them for the post. But please everyone stop sharing the inside of your houses on the internet. Seriously not safe. No matter how anonymous you think this might be, you can never be sure what happens to data in the future. Once it’s out there it’s there forever.

You can just.. namechange.. like the OP suggested.

Twocrabs20 · 22/12/2023 23:26

We moved a few months ago. Items still not unpacked. I can’t keep up with laundry. This is me doing my very best

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Lndnmummy · 22/12/2023 23:33

I have just seen my friend's kitchen😅. Better tell her she is outed.

Twocrabs20 · 22/12/2023 23:33

To also keep it real.

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AngelaRippingMyLegIntheAir · 22/12/2023 23:47

@Enicks86 we have from blinds 2go and they are excellent.

WhycantIkeepthisbloodyplantalive · 22/12/2023 23:52

This is after 1 day (I've been working from home) of the kids being left to their own device's!

It has taken me an hour to sort.
(disclaimer, nappy is unused😂)

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Risun · 22/12/2023 23:53

@Twocrabs20 The winner by a country mile. Love it.

OwlsFirstFlight · 23/12/2023 00:05

Twocrabs20 · 22/12/2023 23:33

To also keep it real.

Your view looks gorgeous!

Seaside3 · 23/12/2023 00:14

@FortunataTagnips thanks. It's by Woodchip and Magnolia, it's amazing.

LumiB · 23/12/2023 00:29

I would share but unfortunately I am one of those ppl whose house is showroom ready, being somewhat of a minimalist it makes it easier to keep it like that. But loving all the pictures

MeinKraft · 23/12/2023 00:30

Twocrabs20 · 22/12/2023 23:33

To also keep it real.

This is the content I am here for. Thats a bed that someone collapses gratefully into at the end of the day Xmas Grin my room looks much the same.

Wintersgirl · 23/12/2023 00:49

annoyedatlandlord · 22/12/2023 15:05

Don’t be silly the inside of people’s homes is all over Rightmove with a street name too.

what do you think a nefarious power could do with images of the inside of someone’s house?

I get what your saying but I think some posters are worried that someone might recognise their kitchen such as a neighbour/family/work colleagues etc and then have a nosey at their posts and replies on MN...it's nice to hide sometimes!

Christmashols · 23/12/2023 00:49

Zonder · 22/12/2023 19:05

I am genuinely in awe!

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I also have medicated OCD 😝
It can be a bit much at times.

Christmashols · 23/12/2023 00:51

MrsSpoon79 · 22/12/2023 19:27

@Christmashols

Your home looks beautiful. I'd love to have the flair to create that kind of cohesion between rooms

That’s very kind thank you. I’d love to have more colour, but truthfully we don’t love this house and are looking to move soon to something with a bit more character, so not worth us painting or wallpapering.
Some of these homes are beautiful 😍

Christmashols · 23/12/2023 00:54

Fannyfiggs · 22/12/2023 16:56

I love your home 😍 Your sofa is gorgeous and I love your cream furniture. Excellent taste👌

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Thank you ☺️ I appreciate that! Most of my furniture was bought from MFI many years ago 😂 and we’ve up-cycled along the way, so it’s really nice for you to say that.

IncessantNameChanger · 23/12/2023 01:21

Flandango · 22/12/2023 16:49

Think our kitchen could do with a tidy before relatives come for Christmas

How did you get a picture of my house?

hashebeenyet · 23/12/2023 01:39

This is the view from my sofa, sorry had to hide the photos as very outing. It's nearly always tidy, but no children at home anymore!

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