Soultan, the Papilio bulb I bought on eBay is growing in a 4" pot, and it's about the size of a golf ball... hardly blooming size... I was under the distinct impression that blooming sized Papilio were around $20.00... that's what Royal Colors sells theirs for... and those bulbs are very large in comparison to the one I got on eBay! I could be mistaken about the size requirement and age for the Papilio to bloom, but I'm not counting on my smaller bulb blooming for at least another year...

Does anyone know where I can get some rubus canadensis seed or plants. I found some at TN nursery but only sell wholesale. I am looking for a few plants that are retail. Thanks.

Hi Wasamkins, Welcome to the forum. I'm not the greatest painter compared to some on this forum but I do have fun with it. It gives me peace and relaxation. I'd like to contribute to the sites for free project by giving you this site "quickandeasypainting.com" They are a monthly mag in the stores and always have a different monthly free pattern. Have fun painting and please post some pics of your projects when done. As for buying painting books, do you have a Michael's or Joann's craft stores near you? Michael's has coupons in the Sunday newspaper here and at Joann's you can sign up for their bi-weekly flyer and get 40% off coupons so a $10 painting book is only $6, good deal. You can use the coupons for paint and other supplies too. As for other freebie painting sites or even wood cutouts, just type that in your web browser line and I'm sure you'll come up with a ton of sites to look at. Again, welcome to the forum, sure glad you joined. Sal

Allison0704, You owe me some serious cash! I found a beautiful set at Dillards. I bought two! I also manage to get a workbag, a cookware set and measuring spoons! Here is the set I bought from Dillard's. I like the brown one two, but this store didn't have that one. It's dangerous when I can't decide because then I just buy both! It's not a pattern, but there is enough "movement" going on that I won't get bored by eneptly cooked meal. I wanted to redo my kitchen in red and black initially, but I'm thinking turquoise to add some fun. I think I want to add a little more color so I also purchased a set of 4 plates that is turqouise and black from Target. I'm taking both sets home and will play around with them for a little while to see how I like them. Dillard's had many beautiful sets, it was my first time in Dillards. I'll def. be going back. Thanks to all for your suggestions! Here is a link that might be useful: Dillard's