vickysgarden, Pretty Jessica is not listed on Long Ago Rose's site. I have been disappointed so frequently in my attempt to purchase this rose, that I have turned by attention in another direction, and believe I will be very happy with the alternative. I sent a check to R.U. for another rose that I hope to receive in April. If Hortico actually sends Pretty Jessica in a couple of weeks or so, then it was meant to be, but I am not holding my breath. Their system allowed me to request a shipping date for a period, confirmed by their office staff, that no one is even present there to verify if the rose is physically in stock, so expecting an actual shipmentâ¦...

HAHAHA Ttodd and Parma.. ok, I have snapped out of it (said like Cher). I was so very stressed yesterday but I felt like I had an obligation to check the thread and respond even though I wasn't focused in the least. I agree that white is a no go-- and I don't even know why I was saying white because I would use ivory or a light cream. But I had myself in a tizzy about other stuff so reading Ttodd's post quickly and I was alllllllll ready to start over. I was a billion levels of self doubt. I definitely want to layer up the bed both with color and texture but I feel like I need a duvet first. I would not fold up my duvet at the bottom of the bed-- unless I used two (a possibility but would that look insane?). The only way my bed stays made is for me to just whip up the duvet-- and I really do use it as a cover year round. It isn't decorative. We don't have calico corners here but I will look at some coordinating patterns. I kind of don't want to take on sewing a bed skirt-- though I don't know why. It can't be that hard, can it? I would consider reupholstering something for the room though-- I know I want a bench/stool but would also like a lazy chair. Paint colors! I am familiar with some of those and have a few SW strips already. I am really seriously thinking of going with the f&b paints though-- they really come alive for me and since I intend to use a pale color, I think the depth and complexity will make a big difference in the room. I LOVE taupes but the entire house is taupe so I will go with a very pale hue or a rich cream. I will start a new thread for wall color after I have bedding in hand. Thanks again and sorry for freakin a little ;)

I live in a smaller town, so things may be different here, but on a couple occasions when I wanted the city to do something, I just called one of my city commissioners at home (got his name from City Hall) and chatted with him and ask if he would give you permission to speak to the commission and show pictures. In a couple cases, the commissioner was not interested in sponsoring me, so I went to the city commission monthly meeting. They have a time period when the public is allowed to speak its piece--give your spiel and pass out pictures. Our city commission meetings are filmed and shown on TV--so that is a particularly effective way get the attention of the city and the public. Another thing to do--write a letter to the editor briefly (important) making your case and send it to your local newspaper. Be polite and courteous and informative. That always gets the public's attention. Even your neighbor may read it--or cut out a copy of it after it is printed and show it to your neighbor. Hope that helps. Kate

I was not involved in your original post, so I will comment on what I see now. Nice job on the burlap window treatment and the bedskirt. If you want to keep the red bed cover, the mirror above the bed does not work. Find a canvas which hung properly, will act as a headboard. Remove the little red diamond and hide the white sheets and replace pillow covers with a melange of colors…this is from etsy.com