Welcome to Gardenweb! I have some crocosmia bulbs I can send you for postage. Advice: Post in the "Plant Exchange" area, something like "Wanted: Newbie needs help". And it's a good idea to have your email on your member page, people get really frustrated when they can't contact you. Let me know if you'd like some crocosmia. Dee

I found this 40" hood, for my 36" Bertazzoni cooktop. I'm a bit concerned about posting about it, in case I get accused of spamming, because I've mentioned it before, but I assure you I have NO connection with the company. The brand was recommended to me by my sister, in London, who has one of theirs - they're a popular brand in Europe. They really are made in Italy (not 'designed' there but made in China) and I've been very pleased with the quality and low noise. My GC liked it and was happy with the venting arrangements, and installed it easily. The website is the only US source as far as I can see: they're a regular store in Brooklyn NY, and their shipping was great plus the price is a great one. Here is a link that might be useful: 40

Thanks for the link. That is what I'm looking for. I have an Office Max about 15 minutes away, so I'll go check there. Sorry I didn't respond sooner, my computer has been having hissy fits for a couple of days. Annette

hi there--i just wanted to say that we are about to put in a bigger window and eliminate the corner cabinet, and have an off-center sink. I really want the light and also the coutner space, as you said. It should be done in a week or so--I will try to post pix! Our stove/sink/window layout is the same as yours. also, I don't want to muddy the waters...but just wanted to throw in the idea that maybe no one ever uses your kitchen table in the current setup because of the peninsula, which blocks it off and makes it seem far away. The peninsula seems closer to the action and homier. But I think in your new setup you will have plenty of room for a table, if you want to consider going that route. A nice big table would fit on the wall where your hutch setup is going...if necessary you could make the french door one wider door, maybe with sidelights, to increase the usable space there. You could make up the lost storage from the hutch by having an island with more cabs, and maybe even have some hutch type cabs still on the wall behind the table, with a built-in seat in between. (sorry I am not drawing this like all these software whizzes!) keep in mind that the new island will be more in the middle of things than the current peninsula...and so will the people sitting there. Depending on your cooking style that may or may not be a problem. You could still have a spot for a couple of people to perch at the island, and actually eat at the table (and save your knees!). Just a thought.