Sorry to have to disagree with a number of these posts, but in my opinion Bob Wine's nursery is absurdly overpriced. I would estimate that their prices are double what other nurseries in the area charge. Unfortunately most of the really fine old-line camellia nurseries in North Central Florida are long gone, but you can still find some good plants at good prices if you look on Craigs List after the first of the year. Most of these small nurseries are 75 to 100 miles north of Ocala, but I'm sure there are growers in all directions.

I'm including a link to a site with patterns-- how they are done drawings, not finished floor photos-- but I'm not sure you'll find what you want: these are 'standard' patterns, not custom work that marries a specific size tile to a specific room. Next to ease of maintenence, that's what I love best about tile: the ability to create something completely unique to your own space. Get some graph paper, see what you can come up with on your own-- you might be pleasantly surprised!

I love FabricMart.com, but I'm not sure they have anything similar right this minute. Their prices and service are both excellent. They're my first go-to store. Fabric.com has a huge selection and ships quickly, but the quality of everything I've ordered so far leaves enough to be desired that I don't even look there anymore. GorgeousFabrics.com has beautiful things. I've not ordered from her, but I know she's known for good service. Her fabric is expensive fabric, but QPR is good. Denverfabrics.com has a wide selection of everything. I haven't ordered from them yet, but am considering it. Prices are also good but not great. Emmaonesock.com and Sawyerbrook.com both are rumored to have beautiful fabrics/good service, but their prices are high enough I haven't explored much. I don't their prices are that out of line, I'm just cheap.

My dermatologist recommended CeraVe. I use the moisturizing lotion on my face, morning and night -- haven't tried the one with sunblock. I slather the moisturizing cream (in a jar) all over the rest of me after I bathe. (And I do mean *slather*.) I know the cream is intended for the face, but I don't care. I like this much better than Lubriderm or any oil. She also recommended Cetaphil body wash, but it leaves a sort of greasy feel. I was told to avoid hot baths -- not doing that either. (Bad patient.) Maybe it I 'cut' the Cetaphil with baking soda, like Sushipup... Who has something good for the cuticles? Mine want to take over my nails. I can't push them back without bleeding -- even after a bath -- and then they won't stay back. There's no 'give' there. At 75, my skin is too thin. Well, *I* am too thin, too. BTW, it's my understanding that we have skin to form a protective *barrier*. This means none of the products you put ON your skin go much beyond the surface. Some of the products 'rough up' (destroy) the top layer of cells so that they slough off faster (the 'glow'), but a 'moisturizer' can really only put a layer of protection between your skin and the drying air. 'Moisturizers' that promise more should probably all be labeled "Hope" or "Faith" or "The Power of Positive Thinking" because our protective layer of skin won't let them penetrate. They can only help keep drying air away from whatever moisture is IN the skin.