Go to the 'recycle' bin and if it is there, restore it.

Oh, May! So sorry you are having such a rough time with this event! For what it's worth, we've all been there at one time or another! Check out the Biscotti recipe thread, lots of great ideas there! I have not tried the Molasses Cookies, yet. I will, even tho I am not a big fan of molasses cookies. I am sure Tim will gobble them up! If you are looking for alternatives to Cosmos, here are a couple Tried & True cocktails that are very festive for this time of year. I can vouch for both of them! (hic!) Holiday "Pom"tini Makes 1 cocktail 1 ounce freshly squeezed pomegranate juice (I use bottled) 1 1/2 ounces vodka 1 1/2 ounces freshly squeezed grapefruit juice (I use bottled/frozen) 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice 1/2 ounce Simple Syrup Ice cubes Orange peel, for garnish In a cocktail shaker, combine pomegranate juice, vodka, grapefruit juice, lime juice, simple syrup, and ice; shake until well combined. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Twist orange peel over cocktail and add to glass; serve. Oprah's Pomegranate Martini Recipe courtesy of Oprah Winfrey 1 1/2 cups pomegranate juice 2 oz. Absolute Citron vodka OR white tequila 1 oz. Cointreau liquor Cup of ice Optional: Splash of sparkling water Optional: Squeeze of lemon Shake ingredients in a shaker and put in chilled martini glasses. Put pomegranate fruit into glass as garnish. Linda

Penny - When you said blue were you talking the same color as the pillows I have? Fabric type? And I like that room you posted very much. Blubird - Do you mean something skirted? Oly - Thank you! Years actually. :) . At one point in there I did have it broke up like this but I made minor angle adjustments this time and a few other smaller things are now different. There are cons both ways but I like the views better this way from kitchen and to kitchen. Plus there are more seats that can view the tv. With the e.stand together and couch in front of window, the furniture should be a sectional or the loveseat should be a chair. The whole back end of the room looked so disjointed and drove me bonkers. And with the old set up if I would have added a rug it would have been out into the natural walk path.

Your inspiration piece is upholstered in leather with lots of tufting. Unless you are very experienced in upholstery I would not attempt it. You could consider painting your current ottoman black (google painting upholstered furniture) and adding nailhead trim (you can purchase it by the yard). Acrylic furniture legs are available on-line, here are some from Ebay: Acrylic legs. The inspiration ottoman is about 18" high, so I think you would need at least 8" legs. It will probably cost you at least $100 to try to replicate the black leather ottoman, and you might not be completely satisfied with the outcome. I've seen ottomans similar to your inspiration for about $275, perhaps you could consider selling the one you have and buying the one you want?