I was attracted to your topic line- I've been a fan of pink ever since I had a nice rich retro- pink kitchen once. Y'know there is yucky bubblegum or pepto bismal pink, there is the girly pastel pink - and then there is the grown-up sophisticated pink, also known as coral, flamingo, tropical pink. Or the retro 1930s/1950s Lu-Ray pastels pink! There is a certain kind of Victorian rusty faded red that I am after for my kitchen - could also be classified as a pink I think... Sorry, can't think of what direction you might want to go, just felt like sharing my observations about PINK. It is a misunderstood, under appreciated color. You might try the decorating forum - they're very helpful there about choosing colors.

Kv, I have the autopilot swg so not sure on Ecosmarte. I agree though that the swg makes it much easier to maintain a constant level of chlorine in the pool. I am also in Ocean County..Beachwood and delivery wasnt an issue. The pool prices is for the pool, equipment, delivery and install. So yes you have to sub out the rest. We asked them for recommendations and in the end used all of their people. The electrician was straightforward and the work was clean and done in one day (Gibson Elec). The concrete was Custom Design (Charlie) and he was also very easy to deal with. The best was the excavoter J.L.R.'s. Jose is the owner and he was absolutely amazing. I think he was the most critical part of the pool install. He has done hundreds of their pools. All of their prices were at or under other quotes I got. They all showed up on time and didnt charge me a penny more than what I was quoted. The reason we used all of them was to put more of the responsiblity on Waterworld to "help" as needed since these were their recommended people. I would use them ALL again tomorrow. I hope that info helps. Ls

thank you soooooo much, I needed that push, I put my set in the living room today , and when I play with the other stuff in the room a little I will post pics, Never wanted another house with formal rooms but we love the location, its hard to find houses here up for sale because a lot of the houses have been passed down, can't wait to finish playing, lol

Your table is screaming for a tablecloth. As others have said, the room has a very formal, elegant feel. (I like that). Follow that feel with your table and everything will look great Worry less about the walls and windows... focus your attention where your guests I will be! A book I heartily recommend to anyone: "The Art of the Table, a Complete Guide to Table Setting, Table Manners, and Tableware" by Suzanne von Drachenfels c. 2000, Simon & Schuster. This book explains it all, with great good humor, and tells you how to "make do" when you don't have all the proper "stuff" and/or are unsure about how to pull it all together. I see a lovely tablecloth (over a hushcloth, to deaden the table noise), with napkins to either "match" or provide a SUBTLE contrast. A simple centrepiece (a cornucopia with some fruit?) or NOT, depending on the available space on your table; maybe a discreet pair of candlesticks? Your "best" china and flatware; OR whatever you HAVE but sparkling clean and laid with care as to how far from the table's edge, everything in alignment, napkins crisply pressed and neatly folded THE SAME WAY AT EVERY PLACE. The most important thing is that you pay attention to detail. You can mix and match to your heart's content, but beautiful tables begin and end with attention to detail. All the rest is up to the company and the food... good fun conquers the oversights (be a love and pass the wine, won't you, dear?). ;) Here's what the basic white tablecloth can do with some imagination; even the "everyday stuff" looks fancier: I was pleased with the centrepiece in the first shot above, here are some others I liked, too: