Meri Brown and her Wet Bar of Tears

[Jellybeans]

2 hours ago, lettsjetts said:

I have very little respect for Meri and this is the reason why!  How selfish can she be?  Janelle wasn't just paying the bills but it was her inheritance that made it possible for them to purchase their house in Lehi.  I hope Meri is called out for this on the show but I doubt it.  

If it were a different wife, I would say yes.  But Janelle was married to Meri's brother.

There is a lot of bad blood between those two. I would be mad too if my new husband "married" my brother's ex-wife.  But I would have left him too, lol.

[xwordfanatik]

It makes me wonder what the timeline was on Meri meeting Kody, and Janelle meeting Kody.  And, when in all this was Janelle married to Meri's brother?

It seems like they were natural born enemies (Meri and Janelle.)  How Kody was oblivious to all that, I can't imagine.  What a doofus.

[NotEatingKale]

On 8/9/2017 at 1:56 PM, LilWharveyGal said:

I didn't go look at what the "ladies" were questioning, but if Meri really wanted to help her "Canadian peeps" she'd hold the event somewhere like Bellingham.  It's not exactly a quick jaunt for Canadians to drive all the way to Everett, but if they are willing to do that much then it's no big deal to continue to Seattle.  Depending on the time of day, getting north to Everett from Seattle can also be a hassle.  It sounds like she's trying to have it both ways and tap into both the Seattle-area and B.C. customers without being super convenient for either group.

Very true. I am from Vancouver and go down to Bellingham at least 4-5 times per month for groceries and other shopping. Not much of a hassle. Once you hit the metro Seattle area, the traffic can be brutal. Round-trip would be at least 5-6 hours of driving. I would love to see the Meri Brown shit show in person, but not that much. 

[CofCinci]

16 hours ago, xwordfanatik said:

It makes me wonder what the timeline was on Meri meeting Kody, and Janelle meeting Kody.  And, when in all this was Janelle married to Meri's brother?

It seems like they were natural born enemies (Meri and Janelle.)  How Kody was oblivious to all that, I can't imagine.  What a doofus.

He wasn't oblivious and pitted them against each other to his advantage.  Meri and Janelle's hatred of each other provided the pathway for Kody to gain two more vaginas.  

[Absolom]

You have to be dumber than dirt or conniving to work that arrangement of Meri and Janelle.

[Celia Rubenstein]

On 8/19/2017 at 11:56 PM, Rainflower said:

He wasn't even married a year and he was chasing Janelle. Meeting her behind his wife's back even though he knew it was inappropriate to do so. 

Meri and Janelle have seriously different personalities and would probably never have been close friends, but I think the way Kody went about bringing Janelle into the fold has a lot to do with why Meri hates Janelle's guts.  He was just such a slime about it.  Of course Meri really ought to blame Kody more than Janelle ... he was the moving force who initiated things.  But we all know that isn't going to happen.  So for years, Meri has directed the brunt of her anger at Janelle while Kody just sticks his head in the sand about the whole situation or runs to the next wife when things get hard.  The POS.

He also had a physical relationship with Robyn (kissing her) before they were married, too.  That's supposed to be forbidden in polygamy. He's a married man and shouldn't be messing with another women - at least not until he marries her, that is.  But Kodouche just cherry picks the rules he wants to follow and ignores the ones that inconvenience him.  A true religious hypocrite, he is. Egotistical, narcissistic, and a HYPOCRITE!

[xwordfanatik]

6 hours ago, CofCinci said:

He wasn't oblivious and pitted them against each other to his advantage.  Meri and Janelle's hatred of each other provided the pathway for Kody to gain two more vaginas.  

I think you hit on it.  Kody put on a good act to sell TLC on the shitshow.  He is despicable.  Fucking horndog.  

[DakotaJustice]

On 8/20/2017 at 1:52 PM, xwordfanatik said:

It makes me wonder what the timeline was on Meri meeting Kody, and Janelle meeting Kody.  And, when in all this was Janelle married to Meri's brother?

It seems like they were natural born enemies (Meri and Janelle.)  How Kody was oblivious to all that, I can't imagine.  What a doofus.

Janelle was at their wedding. There's a photo floating around of the three of them. 

I'm of the opinion that Janelle was already setting her cap for Kody at that point.

[toodles]

38 minutes ago, DakotaJustice said:

Janelle was at their wedding. There's a photo floating around of the three of them. 

I'm of the opinion that Janelle was already setting her cap for Kody at that point.

Just why......Shudder

[Celia Rubenstein]

44 minutes ago, toodles said:

Just why......Shudder

I know Kody looks like shit now, but at the time he was actually fairly good-looking (if he happens to be your type).  And you have to remember, he is a total narcissist.  They can be so damn charming.  Plus he was popular and outgoing, which to a boring wallflower like Janelle must have been very appealing. 

Janelle wrote that the minute she laid eyes on Kody she felt something, but claims she filed it away and only responded to him after he went after her big time.  Which was AFTER she became buddies with Meri and Kody as a couple (following her divorce), conveniently.  Eventually Kody started to go behind Meri's back to be with her and one thing led to another.  Kody had the serious hots for Janelle, big time!  And no, I am not lying, lol.

I think Janelle set her cap for Kody from the moment she saw him, just like Dakota said.  She had the hots for him, plain and simple, and I suspect that is why she stayed friendly with Meri after she divorced Meri's brother.  I mean, let's face it ... Janelle and Meri have nothing in common and would not naturally be drawn to each other as friends (imo).  Janelle was after Kody all along.  

I  would guess Meri figured that out after it was too late.  And she has never forgiven Janelle for making the polygamy she hoped to delay a reality in her house before she decided she was ready for it (which I am not sure would have ever happened, if Meri had her druthers!). 

[TurtlePower]

22 minutes ago, Celia Rubenstein said:

I know Kody looks like shit now, but at the time he was actually fairly good-looking (if he happens to be your type).  And you have to remember, he is a total narcissist.  They can be so damn charming.  Plus he was popular and outgoing, which to a boring wallflower like Janelle must have been very appealing. 

Janelle wrote that the minute she laid eyes on Kody she felt something, but claims she filed it away and only responded to him after he went after her big time.  Which was AFTER she became buddies with Meri and Kody as a couple (following her divorce), conveniently.  Eventually Kody started to go behind Meri's back to be with her and one thing led to another.  Kody had the serious hots for Janelle, big time!  And no, I am not lying, lol.

I think Janelle set her cap for Kody from the moment she saw him, just like Dakota said.  She had the hots for him, plain and simple, and I suspect that is why she stayed friendly with Meri after she divorced Meri's brother.  I mean, let's face it ... Janelle and Meri have nothing in common and would not naturally be drawn to each other as friends (imo).  Janelle was after Kody all along.  

I  would guess Meri figured that out after it was too late.  And she has never forgiven Janelle for making the polygamy she hoped to delay a reality in her house before she decided she was ready for it (which I am not sure would have ever happened, if Meri had her druthers!). 

That is the strangest dynamic ever, and why? Janelle divorces Meri's brother only to go after Kody. They know they'll never get along, yet must coexist in a family unit (and pretend to play nice) for a very long time. That makes for a long, long time of resentment, anger and stress. 

I can't wrap my head around it. 

Edited to add: I also feel like Meri was never really ready for plyg life, especially not janelle as an addition. The catfish situation showed us what Meri truly wants: to be wanted and appreciated, above all else. Kody is very dismissive towards her which makes Meri, well, "Meri" and the cycle continues (along with the fake nicely-nice attempts with janelle)  

Come on Meri, jump the fence! Get outta there! 

Edited August 21, 2017 by TurtlePower

[Galloway Cave]

25 minutes ago, Celia Rubenstein said:

And she has never forgiven Janelle for making the polygamy she hoped to delay a reality in her house before she decided she was ready for it (which I am not sure would have ever happened, if Meri had her druthers!). 

Kody and Meri pursued an under-aged girl before Janelle came into the picture. Meri claimed she was "in love" with the girl too, but the girl got smart and buggered out of there before she married Kody and Meri. I think what pissed Meri off about Kody marrying Janelle is 1. Meri had no say in it and 2. Meri wasn't "in love" with Janelle like she was with the under-aged girl. Then Kody quickly married Christine, a repeat of the Janelle situation. That led to many years of Pissed Off Meri.  That is why, when Robyn came along and Meri liked her, she felt it was like the "under-aged girl" situation again and she was all in. But when Robyn turned on her, it all fell apart and Meri's eyes opened. Opened to Kody, to Robyn, to polygamy and how sad her whole life really was.

[Celia Rubenstein]

Oh, your're right! I forgot about the teeny bopper they tried to lure into their midst!  Boy that girl dodged a bullet, didn't she?  I wonder what ever happened to her ... 

But I think you put your finger on it, Galloway - it's not being in control of things that Meri can't stand.  She had no say about Janelle - in fact, she kind of got played.  But she was part of the decision when it came to Robyn and Meri was head over heels with her, so that relationship was okay. It was actually this little secret between her and Kody for a long time and she was just *so* excited about Robyn joining the family .... until Kody stopped including Meri in their little visits so that he could get to know Robyn one-on-one.  Then it changed.  

I didn't get the impression from the book that Robyn turned on Meri as much as she started trying to build relationships with Christine and Janelle (and their kids).  Which to Meri probably felt like being turned on (because Christine and Janelle had become friends and had little use for Meri, and she thought she had found an ally in Robyn).  They were all in all kinds of counselling over the whole thing - these people spend all their time in some kind of bullshit counselling. It's too bad it always seems to be with some useless plyg therapist.  If any of them ever saw a professional counsellor who was actually objective, they'd probably check out of this mess pronto! 

[xwordfanatik]

5 hours ago, DakotaJustice said:

Janelle was at their wedding. There's a photo floating around of the three of them. 

I'm of the opinion that Janelle was already setting her cap for Kody at that point.

Meri has even said Janelle was at their wedding.  Meri's brother had to be completely awful to make Kody look better in comparison, to Janelle.  

Meri had to consent to Kody "marrying" Janelle, didn't she?  I know I've heard it on the show, that the current wife/wives have to give permission for the husband to  take another "spiritual wife."  Was she that desperate to hang on to Kody, that she'd OK his taking on her ex-sister-in-law?  Apparently so.  

It would be interesting to hear Meri's brother's (Janelle's ex) take on all of this.  But I'm sure that won't happen.

[Jellybeans]

I wonder if Meri and her brother get along. Anyone know?

[SongbirdHollow]

I have to imagine that Janelle popping out babies when Meri could not also played a huge part in their bad relationship. It must have absolutely killed Meri to have to nurse Maddie. *speculation only*. 

[laurakaye]

Agree with this discussion of Meri and polygamy.  I am sure Kody promised Meri that he'd make sure they both "fell in love" (ick) with any new wifey before Kody popped the question, or whatever it is that he does.  Meri's resentment is twofold - she didn't want Janelle but couldn't say no to Kody, and she wasn't producing a prodigious amount of babies for Kody.  My guess is that she went into this thinking that she would always be the first and favored wife, surrounded by Kody's progeny, no matter who else came along.  In a weird way, I can't blame her, because this is probably exactly the bill of good that Kody sold her.  But then Kody wrangled in Janelle, her ex sister-in-law, followed by pretty lil' Robyn - with all of their clandestine giggle-dates and smooches behind closed doors.  Meri went in totally expecting the scenario she had formed in her mind, and it didn't go her way at all.  

What I would LOVE - so therefore it will never happen - is for a real therapist to get to the root of the Meri-Kody-Janelle relationship.  I too want to know how Meri's brother's wife ended up Meri's sister wife.  Not that these people would ever tell the truth. but years from now, if Meri writes a tell-all, I would totally buy it just to get the scoop on how this all came to be.

[TurtlePower]

22 minutes ago, laurakaye said:

Agree with this discussion of Meri and polygamy.  I am sure Kody promised Meri that he'd make sure they both "fell in love" (ick) with any new wifey before Kody popped the question, or whatever it is that he does.  Meri's resentment is twofold - she didn't want Janelle but couldn't say no to Kody, and she wasn't producing a prodigious amount of babies for Kody.  My guess is that she went into this thinking that she would always be the first and favored wife, surrounded by Kody's progeny, no matter who else came along.  In a weird way, I can't blame her, because this is probably exactly the bill of good that Kody sold her.  But then Kody wrangled in Janelle, her ex sister-in-law, followed by pretty lil' Robyn - with all of their clandestine giggle-dates and smooches behind closed doors.  Meri went in totally expecting the scenario she had formed in her mind, and it didn't go her way at all.  

What I would LOVE - so therefore it will never happen - is for a real therapist to get to the root of the Meri-Kody-Janelle relationship.  I too want to know how Meri's brother's wife ended up Meri's sister wife.  Not that these people would ever tell the truth. but years from now, if Meri writes a tell-all, I would totally buy it just to get the scoop on how this all came to be.

I would totally read a book by Meri on her true deep down feelings about the whole thing. 

This is why I think she holds more interest and has more staying power than the others, we keep coming back here discussing her. There's just something interesting about her, you suspect she's holding something back--maybe can't express it just yet--and you want to know what it is  

Well I do anyways. 

[Kohola3]

Well, since she can't put together three words that are grammatically correct, a book would be a nightmare to read.  Plus, frankly, Scarlett....

[Galloway Cave]

...I don't give a damn about the whole lot of them. They will lie their asses off to sell anything for a dime. We will never get the truth unless it is someone like Christine's mom or one of the older kids who writes a book and even then it will only be a partial recollection.

[Tabbygirl521]

On 8/9/2017 at 0:24 PM, xwordfanatik said:

We used to travel to my MIL's house north of Everett.  The traffic from Seattle to Everett is brutal!  

Bellingham would have made more sense.  Meri is greedy and wants to spread fugliness to Canada.  Ugh.

Dammit, I just saw this. I live 15 minutes south of Everett. I would have gone!!

[Natalie68]

On 8/17/2017 at 9:47 PM, Bunkerdown said:

I may pitch this idea to TLC for a spin off show.

Meri and the other non-victims, well the single ones, of kitty fishy all living in Las Vegas together.

They can go on all sorts of crazy adventures together as a group. REAL WORLD meets Jersey Shore for the 45+ crowd.

Fake bronzer parties, all night craft Fiestas, dating by phone and Twitter...wait, nope, uh maybe they won't be allowed to have social media accounts considering their history.

It could be....wait I'm describing the Real Housewives franchise but with less money and plastic surgery.

Might I also suggest a makeover party with an eyebrow expert?  For the sake of all of us!

[Natalie68]

On 8/19/2017 at 6:34 PM, Kohola3 said:

When LLR tanks and Meri has a houseful of unsold leggings, maybe she can off load them here.  An appropriate audience for the patterns.

I just received something I can donate to those super cute goats.  I had asked my cousin about her LuLaRo stuff and she thought that meant I liked it.  She sent me the Disney shirt!  OMG!  It is horrible!  It was sweet and all and but holy moly.  It didn't fit my cousin so I know she didn't buy it for me or I would feel horrible bagging on it.  I almost asked her what about my personal style makes her think I would wear it?  If you know anyone that would wear it let me know.  It has the tags on it and everything.  I am thinking it would also fit a med to large dog if your furry friends are Disney fans.

[SongbirdHollow]

On August 25, 2017 at 0:02 PM, Natalie68 said:

Might I also suggest a makeover party with an eyebrow expert?  For the sake of all of us!

Natalie68, change your password! I think Mariah hacked your account!

[Rainflower]

LLR may have another lawsuit on their hands soon. Turns out LLR lifted a design, changed the color but forgot to erase the artist's name. 

http://www.mommygyver.com/single-post/2017/08/27/Original-Theft

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The irony of the allegations are interesting.  A company that touts and boasts that they exist to empower women and enrich their lives- possibly caught stealing the artwork created by a woman and mother to eleven children.... priceless.

[lookeyloo]

I saw a pair of the hideous tights yesterday on a girl - so unflattering on her. Makes one wonder if she even has a mirror!  

[MrSmith]

4 hours ago, Rainflower said:

LLR may have another lawsuit on their hands soon. Turns out LLR lifted a design, changed the color but forgot to erase the artist's name. 

http://www.mommygyver.com/single-post/2017/08/27/Original-Theft

This is hilarious, sad, and unsurprising - all at once. This is more proof that MLM'ers will steal anything they think they can get away with stealing. It's why I've been very careful about what of my own code I share online (and why I've shared virtually none of my own code online). If it's useful, people running MLM's will just take it and never even say "thank you" - let alone actually be willing to license it.

[TurtlePower]

1 hour ago, MrSmith said:

This is hilarious, sad, and unsurprising - all at once. This is more proof that MLM'ers will steal anything they think they can get away with stealing. It's why I've been very careful about what of my own code I share online (and why I've shared virtually none of my own code online). If it's useful, people running MLM's will just take it and never even say "thank you" - let alone actually be willing to license it.

What a bunch of lazy fucks. That sets a terrible example to their sellers and customers alike. I know I wouldn't buy from anyone who pirated someone else's work without permission and compensation to the designer. 

When is the LLR train going to derail? Given the regression in quality and bullshit like this, they should be headed towards a serious wreck. Ugly Shitty Tights Train rolls on! 

1 hour ago, MrSmith said:

This is hilarious, sad, and unsurprising - all at once. This is more proof that MLM'ers will steal anything they think they can get away with stealing. It's why I've been very careful about what of my own code I share online (and why I've shared virtually none of my own code online). If it's useful, people running MLM's will just take it and never even say "thank you" - let alone actually be willing to license it.

What a bunch of lazy fucks. That sets a terrible example to their sellers and customers alike. I know I wouldn't buy from anyone who pirated someone else's work without permission and compensation to the designer. 

When is the LLR train going to derail? Given the regression in quality and bullshit like this, they should be headed towards a serious wreck. Ugly Shitty Tights Train rolls on! 

1 hour ago, MrSmith said:

This is hilarious, sad, and unsurprising - all at once. This is more proof that MLM'ers will steal anything they think they can get away with stealing. It's why I've been very careful about what of my own code I share online (and why I've shared virtually none of my own code online). If it's useful, people running MLM's will just take it and never even say "thank you" - let alone actually be willing to license it.

What a bunch of lazy fucks. That sets a terrible example to their sellers and customers alike. I know I wouldn't buy from anyone who pirated someone else's work without permission and compensation to the designer. 

When is the LLR train going to derail? Given the regression in quality and bullshit like this, they should be headed towards a serious wreck. Ugly Shitty Tights Train rolls on! 

1 hour ago, MrSmith said:

This is hilarious, sad, and unsurprising - all at once. This is more proof that MLM'ers will steal anything they think they can get away with stealing. It's why I've been very careful about what of my own code I share online (and why I've shared virtually none of my own code online). If it's useful, people running MLM's will just take it and never even say "thank you" - let alone actually be willing to license it.

What a bunch of lazy fucks. That sets a terrible example to their sellers and customers alike. I know I wouldn't buy from anyone who pirated someone else's work without permission and compensation to the designer. 

When is the LLR train going to derail? Given the regression in quality and bullshit like this, they should be headed towards a serious wreck. Ugly Shitty Tights Train rolls on! 

[MrSmith]

@TurtlePower Your phone must be having problems. It posted your comment four times.

[TurtlePower]

10 minutes ago, MrSmith said:

@TurtlePower Your phone must be having problems. It posted your comment four times.

Uh oh. Sorry everyone. 

[MrSmith]

3 minutes ago, TurtlePower said:

Uh oh. Sorry everyone. 

That's ok. It made me laugh quite hard. I appreciate such simple and inexpensive entertainment.

[DakotaJustice]

The big deal now is that "unicorn" items are now being found in big box discount stores for $12.99 (LLR retail is $60, consultants pay $30). LLR consultants are trying to spin it as people doing fake returns but that is unbelievable since all the items being found are solid color Sarahs. 

[Rainflower]

‘Sister Wives’ Star Meri Brown Faced With New Legal Drama (EXCLUSIVE)

http://www.intouchweekly.com/posts/sister-wives-meri-brown-lawsuit-140108

The article does not have anything to do with her. However, if LLR goes under all consultants including Meri (who is one of the top sellers of LLR) will probably get screwed.

Also, some of the women on the Defective Facebook group found more prints that may have been illegally jacked by LLR for their clothing. Some of the women are contacting the owners/artists of various prints to see if the prints were licensed or stolen. 

The South African artist who is a homeschooling mom of eleven kids (from my previous post...mommygyver link) has been contacted. Said her print was not licensed to LLR and is now looking into getting a lawyer. 

 

'Sister Wives' Star Meri Brown's Catfish "Sam Cooper" Slapped With Restraining Order (EXCLUSIVE)

http://www.lifeandstylemag.com/posts/sister-wives-catfish-140031

Edited August 29, 2017 by Rainflower
slippery catfish info added

[Galloway Cave]

5 hours ago, Rainflower said:

'Sister Wives' Star Meri Brown's Catfish "Sam Cooper" Slapped With Restraining Order (EXCLUSIVE)

Now see Meri, THAT'S how you deal with someone who threatens you and makes outlandish claims about stalking you. 

[Meowwww]

Meri clearly was playing a part bringing other women in.  She wasn't happy then, and isn't now.   

[ginger90]

hit, or miss?

[Jellybeans]

31 minutes ago, ginger90 said:

hit, or miss?

Better than some.  Hate her shoes!

[MrSmith]

7 minutes ago, Jellybeans said:

Better than some.  Hate her shoes!

This. Her taste in footwear would be appropriate for the Roman Empire. Modern times? Blech. I don't hate the outfit. I don't love it, but I don't hate it.

[TurtlePower]

58 minutes ago, ginger90 said:

hit, or miss?

It's not bad actually. Though when I look at the skirt all I see are little colored circular saw blades.

edit: Just noticed the shoes. Ok, what? I get that it's a trend but maybe better with skinny jeans (but not on Meri who always wore them what appeared to be 2 sizes too small). 

Edited September 5, 2017 by TurtlePower
THE SHOES

[lookeyloo]

Better than some of her awful sausage casing outfits.

[AZChristian]

Top not bad.  Skirt not bad.  Together . . . B-A-D.  And don't even ask about the shoes.

[xwordfanatik]

I don't like the combo.  Too tight around the middle.  Shoes, yuk.  

Hashtag "Living My Why"  -  WHY?  

[Absolom]

I find it pretty dreadful especially since there are outfits she could put together with either piece and it could look decent if she ditched the awful shoes.  She really, really needs Spanx and properly sized clothes if she wants to model the wares.

[riverblue22]

Those clothes are too tight IMO.  I like the top, can tolerate the skirt, but hate the two of them together.  And the shoes suck.

[Kohola3]

Can't go wrong with stripes and florals?  Um, yes you can.  And did.

[Celia Rubenstein]

As bad as the outfit is (check out the condition of those shoes), what struck me about that picture is the utter lifelessness of her decor.  That is her house, right?

It's all so bland, so colorless.  And it looks like she picked it all out in one day from some shitty catalog and the Hobby Lobby home section, as if she just wanted to get it over with. There is no style, no character.  For someone who wants to appear so into clothes and colors and patterns, you'd think she'd do something with her actual home.  At least set up one decent area to be photographed in ...

Not that I suggest she continue being her own model, of course.  But I suppose that since she is a "celeb" she is going to be the one showing off the clothes, however unflattering they are on her. Or however unflattering she is to the clothes! 

[lookeyloo]

Who once said "Poor taste is better than no taste at all".  Except maybe not.

[SongbirdHollow]

Can't go wrong? Yes, yes you can!

Sorry, that looks awful!

Pattern mixing? She looks like she dressed blind out of the donation dumpster behind the Salvation Army.

[AnnieBeez]

13 hours ago, ginger90 said:

hit, or miss?

hahahahaaha. Yeah, miss. There was a comment about her needing spanx. Nah, how about just dressing for her body. 

[MrSmith]

16 hours ago, Celia Rubenstein said:

As bad as the outfit is (check out the condition of those shoes), what struck me about that picture is the utter lifelessness of her decor.  That is her house, right?

It's all so bland, so colorless.  And it looks like she picked it all out in one day from some shitty catalog and the Hobby Lobby home section, as if she just wanted to get it over with. There is no style, no character.  For someone who wants to appear so into clothes and colors and patterns, you'd think she'd do something with her actual home.  At least set up one decent area to be photographed in ...

Not that I suggest she continue being her own model, of course.  But I suppose that since she is a "celeb" she is going to be the one showing off the clothes, however unflattering they are on her. Or however unflattering she is to the clothes! 

My wife and I have commented on this a number of times. There is no color to be found anywhere in her house. The walls are white. The decor tends to be black (lettering). The flooring brown or some kind of tan neutral. She hasn't even invested in decent, attractive window treatments. She just has those shitty Venetian blinds. Putting up nice curtains and valances is about the easiest thing you can do. Even if you're afraid to put non-white color on your walls, putting up some nice curtains and valances can bring that much-needed visual relief/variety.