Hi, Email me and I can tell you where to contact her. Remy

Hi Lambchop, I just googgled internal shakiness today, because I have been plagued with it for the last 12+ months, I also have the left arm pain, fluttering, and all the other symptoms you have experienced. It is DEFINITELY MENOPAUSE RELATED. At first, I was scared to death, because so many of the symptoms are the same as those related to 'heart attack' or 'stroke', so I agree you should rule that out with your Doctor, as I did...but alas, there are over 34 specific symptoms related to menopause, I just wish someone would tell us about these, so we know what to expect. Take care

Thanks Coastal for the clarification. Though I'm still enamored by your kitchen, it's enlighting about some of your thoughts. When you talked about maybe wanting something possibly different with your countertops, though I love your quartz, I was wondering if I would grow tired of the simplicity. Some indecision there but closer then most things. Davidrol, I so know what you mean! In this case it's a bit different, since we already know we are changing EVERYTHING inside and outside of the house (furniture included). For that reason, we don't want to make the kitchen so modern that it sticks out like a sore thumb. I think that was one of the key attributes that I loved about coastal moderns kitchen. It was modern but gave a welcoming feeling. LavendarLass, those cabinets were just a bit too modern for us, but the openess is something we are trying to mimic. Awesome sink. Boxerpups, don't worry. You can't confuse me anymore then we already are. I've been sharing this thread with my DH and discussing our options. He pointed out that since we are more then likely (again no absolute decision) to go with a wood flooring, having wood cabinets wouldn't give us the constrast. Having glass uppers would seem best, but we are VERY, VERY concerned about what the items we would prefer storing in there. Besides dinnerware and glassware, we'd prefer to put items for baking, mismatched pitchers, etc. If we were willing (and we might be) to store those "ugly" items into the pantry, this would open up options. In this case though, I think it would be options that we could use. As I'm reflecting with all of this outpouring of help, I'm starting to feel a movement and direction out of the circle.

No they would not. They are beautiful. I would never feel at home in something so austere, however. It looks empty, like it is all staged to show for selling. It reads cold, too many hard surfaces. The views would be fantastic, I just don't think they would be all I need in the way of decoration.