I bought the seeds from several different places. I bought two native wildflower seed mixes that didn't specify which species were included - I bought one of those from some box store like Lowe's or Home Depot and one from a local native plant nursery. I also bought seed packets of particular species (Clarkia unguiculata, Collinsia heterophylla, and Erysimum capitatum) from Everwilde Farms. When I buy actual plants instead of seeds, I usually buy them from local native plant nurseries. You can use the California Native Plant Link Exchange to find nurseries near you that sell native plants and to find plants that are native to your local area. Here is a link that might be useful: California Native Plant Link Exchange

Lovely flowers in this second post again. For me the best was the first, Step On It. Very pretty. I love the Orange Art lilies too. I might just have to get some of those myself. I am so impressed by the allium painting. It looks like a new exotic flower. What a wonderful idea and you did such a great job.

Thanks Granite-Girl. I was completely guessing on the cabinet sizes! I should have included that I'm probably going with a CD French Door fridge. I read here with that configuration you usually load and unload behind you because of the double doors, so maybe I don't need the landing spot next to the fridge. I do like having lots of room around the cooktop to spread out. All new construction, so windows are where ever I want them! Thanks also Rhome. Found the thread with the pocket-door pantry...it came from you! There will be a prep sink on the island...just forgot to cut and paste. I love the idea of expanding the island toward the cooktop wall. Hadn't considered at all, but makes perfect sense. I can't shift any further toward the family room, and was concerned about usable seating. I'm also trying for some symmetry along the long wall, and I can get it with plan 3. Just wanted to make sure that poor sink and dishwasher didn't feel left out of the club! I REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR EXPERT ADVICE :)

Anj_p - thank you for your detailed notes. BR 1 is tiny. Those are bifolds in the closet door to maximize the usability of a reach-in closet. BR 2 is an odd shape, agreed. Originally the architect had the closet on the wall that is shared with the bathroom. I had them move it because there wasn’t enough clearance any where you put the bed (including this note in case you think that was a better placement). I’m a fanatic about symmetry though, and once we moved the closet, it meant the windows were off-centered which is why I had them put built-ins in the jut-out to balance the room. The windows are 4 ft windows though, so I don’t think a bed will block the light... but maybe I’m wrong. BR 3 will have a built-in in the weird corner - I should have noted that in the plans. Master - I agree on the walk. I plan to have another child in this house and I cannot fathom doing this walk 47x in the middle of the night. However, my husband gets up very early (~4:30 am) and says he would like to use the shower in the morning without fear of waking me... Additionally, the kitchen is right below the master bath right now so I think this placement was chosen for easy plumbing. I had tried to swing the master around - put the WIC where the hall bath is and then shift the Master Bath to where all the closets are and my husband hated it... That being said, I wanted to come here to see if a lot of other people share this opinion. I think right now he is comparing my thoughts (novice, never built a home) to those of a professional architect and builder and thinking there is no way I can come up with a preferable layout. He might be right, but I figured it’s definitely worth checking! Thank you for all the other notes as well. I will keep this all in mind.