There are a few shrubs that have a long bloom, but the bloom is never spectacular. Roses are the exception, but they take constant fussing with, heavy fertilization, and vigilance against the many predators they have. The Shrubs forum is probably a better place to ask about specific shrubs. Personally, I'd go for something with a once-a-year spectacular bloom, before the roses start blooming, which also has nice, bright green foliage that forms a lush backdrop for the roses the rest of the year. Don't get something that will compete too much with the roses. Plant annuals and a few tall perennials around the shrub and roses for a long bloom.

We watched these In January and February on DVD's from Redbox: Side Effects Now You See Me Argo Mud The Company You Keep Redemption Flight Jane Mansfield's Car Closed Circuit Blue Jasmine The East In A World Runner Runner Enough Said The Spectacular Now The Vow Nebraska I Give It A Year

I dunno.... I'm having a hard time picturing white subway mixed with sage green. I guess it would depend on the where your range is and how the backsplash is laid out. I've seen kitchens where people have mixed various tiles in different places but they were typically on separate runs/separate walls. How is yours set up? Could you post a pic?

I've commandeered a spare bedroom for my sewing/craft room. It's a relatively small space, so I've had to be super organized to store (and be able to find--LOL!) my supplies. Here's how I've made my space work for me: a couple of bookcases to house my large collection of children's books (contemporary story books, antique storybooks, cooking and craft books) and games. I've got my craft supplies in labelled plastic bins in the closet. My best find, however, if a European Computer cabinet. It looks like a tallish armoire. When you open the doors, there is a large space at the bottom (perfect for bolts of fabric and quilt batting. Then there are 2 pull-out shelves--great for storing thread, bobbins, buttons, etc. Above that are 2 more shelves on which I have my fabric folded so it exactly fits the space, arranged by color. On top of the cabinet, I've got a big basket of my small scraps--rolled so they are easy to see and grab as needed. It's amazing how much that one cabinet holds. I also have some hooks within reach of the sewing machine that hold my: scissors, tape measure, rotary cutter, etc. With my intense use of the storage space available, there's plenty of room for my sewing table and ironing board. I'll probably even manage to squeek in an extra arm chair we have, once we buy new furniture for the living room. Whether you have a bit or small space, I think organization is the key. Those plastic shoe boxes are great for storing things like: pipe cleaners, beads, small spools of ribbon, other little 'gizmos' you happen to have. Larger bins are good for storing leftover skeins of yarn and so forth. I make sure each is labeled on the exposed side--makes finding things so much easier. I'd also recommend not using open shelves for storing fabric so it doesn't get dusty or faded before you get around to using it. Of course, it's nice to have some 'entertainment' available--a TV or radio, or maybe a little DVD player. I'd higly recommend thinking about the arrangement of your equipment. I've got my sewing machine at right angles to my ironing board. Since I use an office chair with wheels, it's easy to swing from one to the other, when I'm working on something that needs frequent pressing (when doing that, I have the ironing board set up so it's low enough to use when seated--otherwise I prefer to press clothes standing up. I also keep a decorative crock in my sewing room--it's large enough to hold a couple of 'fills' worth of water for the iron, so I don't have to constantly be running down the hall to get more. Another thing I like to keep in the sewing room, is a small dorm-style fridge so I can keep a supply of drinks (and sometimes even lunch) handy so I can work with minimal breaks. I also love that my sewing room has a lovely view out the windows. If yours doesn't, because it's a basement room? There are some amazing photo panels you can put under the lights of a dropped ceiling--pictures of clouds, or hot air balloons, or branches of flowers--they make an interior room feel a little less closed in. Carpet--for a sewing craft room, I like something with very little nap so it's easy to find dropped pins, beads and other tiny bits. If your carpet is thicker, you might get an area rug to put under your work area. Have fun designing and using your space--it's so nice to have a well-organized space to do your hobbies. One where you can leave everything sitting out and no one will care. Enjoy!!!!