Janie - We just had frosts Saturday and Sunday nights, so it's still a little too early for warm weather things like corn, beans, sunflowers, pumpkins, squash, etc. June 1 is my usual target date for those - earlier if there is a good weather forecast. I already have peas, onions, and potatoes planted, so I'm kind of between plantings right now. Schoolhouse - Do you know any good patent attorneys that would work for flowers and veggies? TM

Well i cant seem to get these pics to show. My white habs that are about 1 month old and up until today were looking great but when i got home from work 2 plants had brown spots on the leaves it almost looks as if they are dried brown spots fairly nice size spots I might add. I will figure out how to get these pics on here but i hope that this sounds familiar to someone because I would sure hate to lose any seedlings

Here's our exterior & the corresponding interior photos of our window/door combination using beige/tan windows-- FWIW, similar to you, I thought it would bother me, but it really doesn't. Having all the grids match in color certainly helps. Do note that if you're having transoms over the doors/windows that they are sized different as you can see in my photo--both are 12" transoms by the manufacturer specs, but you can see the obvious difference. The transom window height differential does still bother me & is one of the things I would gladly pay to change--but that's another story. Hope this helps!

I have very large windows and have hung drapery just to frame the window. Used a decorative rod (make sure you get one long enough) which has a middle support. I don't think it will look odd. Do you really need to keep the mini blinds for privacy? I think that they along with not enough material on either end, may be giving the long feeling between the drapes. ` Being white, long thin slats, and drapes so much darker? I think if you want blinds for that window, it may be better to go with a bigger slat blind. JCP often run sales on all of their window treatments. Perhaps you could use 3 sets, I think there are 3 windows comprised into that larger window over the sofa? Mixing holiday decs - not a fan, but if it makes you happy, I think you should do it seeing as it is your home. Also, do think your green is too minty (could be my monitor?). If you want retro, the avacado color posted is a great option. While I hate to paint, it is said it is the easiest thing to change (next to your mind, lol). I like your DR, but I would choose one of either the mad hatter mirror or the metal piece. Seems like they are competing and neither are winning when hung together. Oh, and can you send me the green glass piece on your coffee table, lol. Love it.