@Paula Steiner scented rose blooms last a shorter period of time compared to those with no scent. If you have read of a rose having a "heavy petal substance", that was code to exhibitors that the rose would last a long time when cut and likely be suitable for exhibition. Scent is either expressed by the petals or the stamen. In modern roses, it's mainly the petals. The oils and alcohols which comprise scent arise from "petioles", pores on the petal surfaces. These oils and alcohols are very chemically active and heat up to allow for the scent to be expressed. Petals with heavy "substance" have a heavy wax surface or skin which covers the petioles, preventing any possible oils and alcohols from reacting and becoming scent. If you want a cut flower which lasts a long time in vase; can withstand a lot of handling and endure shipping, you want the heavy petal substance (hence, lack of scent) so your product arrives in good shape and lasts a long while once received. Yes, there are florists who sell scented roses, however their fragrant blooms do NOT last AS long as cut flowers as those possessing no scent. Yes, there ARE "florist" and "exhibition" roses with scent, however, they do NOT last as long cut as those without scent. What's the use of a rose that doesn't smell like a rose? A commercial product you can actually advertise will arrive in a good retail shape after shipment; which will endure being worked into a floral arrangement and be in retail ready shape and last a week to ten days in a vase if properly cared for. Or, a rose you can cut at 3 AM from the garden in the dark; shove in an ice chest and drive several hours to a rose show, then abuse and molest it to look the way you desire and last in less than ideal conditions until judges finish picking it apart.

Wow CEFreeman, how unusual! I am proud to have a reclaimed kitchen in common. I believe this was the biggest project I have ever attempted, and DH never ever dreamed in his worst nightmare that he would have been putting a new finish on a kitchen full of cabinets! I finished my undergrad and did my graduate work in Lansing (in my 30's). Mason, being the county seat, was the next most important town around. I believe I went on a garden tour or antique shopping tour there with ladies from church. I loved that part of Michigan. I was born and finished high school in Detroit and lived in the thumb for most of my childhood. I am north of Detroit now. I will be happy to stand in as your "other" cousin Nancy if you ever need one in my area! I later realized I got "beadboard" and beaded inset all confused. That is what I get for writing posts a 1:57 (like 1:15 is much better).

I like the idea of beaded for the island only and simple no bead for the rest of the cabinets. With the yellow and white and all the beautiful details you are doing it is going to be fantastic and I can not wait to see the finished kitchen. Are your cabinet doors like your friends/neighbors or like katieobs? Looking at your kitchen design, I think you have a nice design with the stacked glass cabinets, I don't think you need the bead detail. But it is your kitchen and if you love bead then do it. When I did our kitchen I ordered the cabinets, had nightmares that I had made a bad decision, called and changed the order to a completely different door the next day. I know what you are going through it is a huge decision. But once you do decide you will be able to relax and move on to the next task. Oh my am I glad my kitchen is done.

I'd like to try this hybrid Bounce Bursts + Downy Free, but I have one concern. Since the Bounce is designed to be used in the wash and I would be using it in the rinse, would the clothing become coated or dull? I love the scent of Bounce Outdoor Fresh!!