I love old Victorian homes. I would suggest that you widen the front walkway to equal the width of the steps, then put (by the street side) a low fence on either side of the walkway to visually link the boxwoods(?) and plant flowers on both sides of the fence. I know that doesn't answer your question. As for your foundation plantings, I love those purple flowers, and think they just need some bigger evergreens in back - are the plants back there now going to get bigger and fill in? If so, just give them time, if not, I would replace them with something a bit larger.

Wow, this is so beautiful. I wish I could buy it from you. If you live near a major city or know a reputable dealer of asian items, that would be the place to go to have it appraised. Sometimes we are surprised that something is not worth what we think, or vice versa! Good luck, I would keep it if I were you, unless it is worth a lot of money and that money will really help you. If you are just looking for bill money, or it is only worth a lesser amount, I would try to keep it.

Ginny, I had this very question a while back and found a solution at userstyles.org. In Firefox I was able to accomplish this by 1) downloading the Stylish add-on and 2) going to this site: http://userstyles.org/styles/27916/bigger-gmail-compose-box-tested-2010-05-04 and clicking to install the script for Stylish. Works like a charm. My compose window area almost fills the page ! :-) Once the script is installed, you may need to go into Stylish on your browser and change the numbers to suit your preferences -- click the Stylish icon on the status bar or address bar (if it's not in either place, right-click on a browser bar somewhere and select 'customize' and drag the Stylish icon to a browser bar). Here is a link that might be useful: Stylish

Makeithome- Love your inspriation pictures! I have one question. Is there a bathroom and an office, between the kitchen and breakfast room? Do you think you'll eat there more often, or in the dining room? Also, have you thought of putting a french door in the living room, to separate it from the sun room. Depending on how you use the sunroom, this would allow some sound control and give you a great place to put an extra chair or Christmas tree, when necessary. It's nice to have some comfy dining chairs that you can use in the living room, for extra seating, during the holidays. And, it's easier to use a room, when it can be closed off (even if only temporarily). Sitting in front of a french door, is easier than sitting in front of an opening. I think I would turn the sunroom/breakfast room into a combination tea room and library, but that's just me, since I love tea. (LOL) It would be a great place for a few plants (maybe some herbs) and a hutch with fancy teacups and teapots. The front part of the sunroom would make a nice library, with a few comfortable, upholstered chairs for reading, etc. Bookshelves are always a good idea. I like the idea of closing off the living room window and adding a bookcase, with more bookcases on the other side of the wall. Once you decide how you're going to use your rooms, I think it will be much easier to choose paint colors. Think about how you want to use your spaces and everything else should fall into place :)