Actually, several professional websites say that they have used ALL perlite and NO sand, without any loss of strength. I haven't tried that yet. I'm not sure if they use perlite of all one size, or a mix of sizes to fill in the tiny gaps in the mix to make it more dense. Adding some silica flume might help with strength, too, but many people don't want to give away all their hard-won secrets. YOU are the one who determines how much water is added to any mix. I know you've seen concrete "poured", but that kind of pourable mix is too liquid for the way we mostly use it around here. It's okay for 4" thick slabs, but not for what we do. Just like you would with tufa, you add water carefully so it doesn't get too sloppy. More water than you need will weaken the concrete, as will not enough. In fact, I would say that nearly all the rules that apply to tufa (with the exception of the addition of organic ingredients) also apply to concrete (regular or lightweight). You want a fairly stiff mix (relatively speaking), that is neither too dry (crumbles when you squeeze a handful) nor too wet (drips, or slumps too much). A test handful that you squeeze should retain its shape well, but still be malleable enough to do as you want. Before you start this fairly large, complicated project, I hope you try a few small experiments of a similar nature. Since you're using mesh, form a section like you will be doing in your project, and fill/apply the mix. Discover what kind of mix is best for YOUR project. See how it handles, and if you should be doing something some other way, find the easiest tools to use for packing and shaping. What you THINK should work doesn't always happen, and you have to change your plan fast. Try to do it on a small experiment rather than a big project. Discovering a mistake with a wheelbarrow load of mix that's ready to go can get you peeved in a hurry. Besides, then you have to stop and dig a big hole to dump the mix into..... Sue

There's a tutorial here: http://digistitches.com/free-embroidery-designs/how-to-hoop-and-applique-onesies-and-t-39-s-tutorial/prod_199.html

That depends on the molding...is it attached to the cabinet and separate from the rest of the trim? If so it should match the cabinet. If, however it is at the ceiling and runs into crown around the rest of the room that's the trim color, it could match the trim. For example, my kitchen has 2 rows of crown...one at the cabinet and one at the ceiling. The cabinet one matches the cabinets, the ceiling one matches the rest of the trim in the room. But here is an example where the cabinet trim does not match the ceiling trim even though they both touch the ceiling. [Traditional Kitchen[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2107) by Medfield Kitchen & Bath Remodelers Mitchell Construction Group Here is an example where they put the crown and the soffit in the same color, making the cabinets appear shorter. [Traditional Kitchen[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2107) by Fairfax Station Design-Build Firms Daniels Design & Remodeling And here's an example where the crown is used as an accent matching neither. [Traditional Kitchen[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2107) by Boise Design-Build Firms Strite design + remodel This post was edited by AnnieDeighnaugh on Thu, Aug 28, 14 at 20:20

If you've spent all that money on organization, why not include the hangers? I must admit, I tend towards "Is this a good value?" more than "You've already spent X, might as well spend Y." I got really nice ones at BBB Love BBB, and since I live only a few miles from one I constantly receive coupons in the mail. Two things everyone doesn't know about BBB: - They accept expired coupons, so never throw one away. - They have a set-up (just beyond the cash registers) where you can wrap your own gifts. I've been going in there for years and never noted it until my daughter was registering for her wedding. They only offer wedding paper, but if you turn the paper wrong-side out, it's a nice plain white ... and if you add a colored bow, it works out for any occasion. Price: FREE. But they take up SO much space Yeah, I think I've marked wooden hangers off the list. We were at Target, I think, and found super thick (massive, I tell ya) white plastic hangers I'm going to go take a look at those tomorrow. I think I've talked myself into simple, matching plastic ... but I like the idea of bigger plastic. Wonder if they come in blue?