Think carefully before buying antique prints rather than reprints. The bigger the market, the greater the encouragement for nasty people who go in to a library and razor out the prints, leaving a carcass behind. It is not only a problem aesthetically, but these are often important resources for scientific research. Ludwig M... allegedly commissioned the thefts according to the market value of botany and zoology classics... Thefts even happen even with more recent books. I saw one that had all the color plates ripped out by someone who used a ball point pen (!). Replacement of that volume was a low priority for the library as their budget was pretty tight and the text was still there, but any future readers lost out. There are many fine sources for beautiful reprints. Here is a link that might be useful: library theft case

You're welcome Javachik. Here is the dandelion puff. It was taken in a place called Icy Point Strait, Alaska. Went on a hike yesterday and found myself some gorgeous California Poppies to photograph. It was a wonderful Easter and picture perfect day here in Southern Calif. Jodi-

The best part of this project completion has been DH's reaction. The basement furnishings are more transitional / modern feeling and more masculine. He came into the area and sat down on a sofa, looked around and said, "This is REALLY nice." He looked carefully at everything, sat in all the chairs and sofas and claimed a sofa for his own. From a man of few words, this was high praise! After the final botanical charts and pieces of majolica are up I am finished with this space in terms of accessories, we are going to take the light off the fan (wasn't supposed to be there) and finish up the bathroom, but essentially the living spaces are complete. That is a great feeling, to know there's nothing more to shop for, especially since my initial thought was that the charts would be placeholders for "real" art (paintings). I am so glad we made the decision to do the whole space with those prints and I don't need to to change any of it in the future unless I just want to.

I love the transformation, and I appreciate the fact you kept many elements and updated what you were tired of. The mix of painted and wood, dark and light is so inviting and warm. I love your room.