There is a category of small and medium kitchens in the finished kitchens blog. It might help you to visualize the size of thing and get some ideas if you browse through that. There are a variety of appliances and designs to see, actually quite an eclectic mix of things. It really does put some perspective on the size of things. Also, just as a general note, an 18 cuft fridge is rather small. The suggestion was made to me that you should start with approx 5 cubic feet for each family member after a basic fridge of 12 cubic feet. Most modern day stand alone fridges are approx 20 cubic feet as an average. many are now up to 29 cubic feet, though I believe the largest counter depth stand alone is 25 cubic feet.......

I used Downy for decades without any issues. Then a few years ago I learned about how waxy it is and more likely to cause problems with a washer, particularly if the user does not use the proper amount and do routine hot washes. I switched to Snuggle and was happy with the scent and felt like I was not going to ruin my machine. I currently do not use FS. My intention is to do as dadoes does when we invest in new towels-occasionally use Snuggle. It is a real shame that with all of the formulation changes in detergents and additives that you have to approach doing laundry as a scientist rather than as a homeowner.

Would you wash your haori jacket? I wash lots of silk and if it doesn't have a "commercial sizing" on it, it will be fine with the wrinkle release spray.

Thanks all for the insights - sounds like I should avoid Natchez. Which I what I initially was thinking prior to having such a damn hard time finding the 'Acoma' variety here locally in the Bay Area of California. "Find a myrtle that will fit your space" is proving to be easier said than done. I have designed moonlight garden so a white myrtle is part of the plan vs the other gorgeous pink/red varieties. Will continue the search for an 'Acoma'. All online sources seem to be sold out :(