Pic didn't come through on the second post. So based on that particular set of pics, P.cembra is more blue green up close and a darker green afar? I have two groupings I'm working one. Looking to maximize color and texture. Group 1 P.cembra Picea pungens 'Hoopsi' P.strobus 'Fastigata' Group 2 Picea orientalis 'Aureospicata' P.cembra Abies koreana 'Siberlocke' Sorry for the mispellings...

Thank you all for your kind words. It's always fun to show our Before & After project pics here. You get inspired and work so hard creating something new. It's nice to be able to share it . . . even if the end results don't end up in your home (LOL)! Oakley: Haha!! I don't think DD is going to want to give up all of her new (old) furniture and decs to move back into a shared, already-furnished bedroom at her sorority house next year when it's finally redone. She'll be a senior then and is already loving her home only a couple of blocks from campus. Although she definitely IS missing having someone else plan, shop for and cook all the meals (LOL)! The wall's of DD's room were already painted that color by the previous tenant and I don't have a clue what the brand name or color of it is. Sorry. Is your son going to OU? I agree, decorating a son's place is (usually) a lot less fun than decorating a daughter's. My own son's place made me cringe during his six years at OU! Arcy: I LOVE your DD's headboard. How beautiful!!! The fabric is wonderful and looks beautiful with that dark wood. This is a fun age for our daughters, isn't it? Jake: that sounds a lot like my son's rooms when he was in college. Yaya: yes, it drove me to distraction not to be able to do much of anything while my hands were healing. Although I've developed significant arthritis in both hands as a result of the surgery, the fracture and the subsequent long immobilization periods, I love being able to work with them again! Patty: DD was seven? My goodness, it HAS been a long time, hasn't it? Her desk color? Yes, It wouldn't have been my choice, but she does love it and, yes, she can paint it again someday if the mood strikes her. (Shudder) That desk (and all of it's drawers and cubbies) was very tedious and hard to paint. I wouldn't want to do that one again ever! What fun to be able to do your GD's bedroom! You'll have to share that with us when you finish it. Well, thank you all again for allowing me to share my Summer's decorating projects. DH & I have just started redoing his study yesterday. More grunt work and a lot less fun than DD's but the results will be good . . . once we ever finish! Lynn This post was edited by lynninnewmexico on Mon, Aug 4, 14 at 23:27

Please forgive the hijack but Homechef59 - what a stunning space. The contrast is immensely satisfying between the floor and the cabinetry - yields a feeling of serenity. Dream - I admire your attention to detail. I've never paid attention to gray floors before, appreciate the insight (and the beautiful inspiration pictures). I am terrible at picturing how an element will look so typically photoshop things in place. Do you have any pictures of the space? Surely tile/floor can be laid after cabinets are in place. I'd be glad to help with photoshopping at a later stage. smm5525 - LOVE the floor tiles you show:) Note to self - when re-do kids' bathroom, start with floor tile.

Yes, the marble lightened somewhat; some is still light gray. A sound abatement layer had to be installed under it because of condo covenants, which slowed drying and lightening. I have learned to check the grade of the marble before purchasing.