My husband has been working on getting several of these made for us to add to our soon-to-be-open Etsy store. Just before Christmas, he made a special one for me, to go on the wall on my side of our bed. I have been ill for quite a while and I'd been wanting one to use for all the sweet cards I receive, in addition to pics, an easily visible calendar and the various reminders from school, church, etc. This one is 28"W X 22"H, covered with a beautiful sage burlap. To add a nice contrasting 'frame', he taped off the sides and used some spray paint left over from another project. Last, he added some really pretty oil-rubbed bronze knobs to the top, which we also already had. I think they mimic push-pins and look as though they are actually attaching the board to the wall. They will be great for holding the goodies we all love to hang - like necklaces, chains, ribbons, etc. The picture does NOT do it justice, but I absolutely adore it ~ especially because he made it just for me! (BTW, he always reinforces the frames, so it very sturdy.) He has made several that look very similar to the ones from Ballard, with the nail-head trim, and some with GORGEOUS frames. He has taken several custom orders from friends and family members. I'll have to get those pics from his computer so I can show you those. But for now, here is the one he made for me.

----------------------------------- How long have you been in business? Do you sub-contract any building phases? To what professional organizations do you belong? Have you been in business under any other names? Have you won any awards for your pool designs? How long has your staff been with you? Are you a licensed and bonded contractor?Â(Some states do not require licensing) Do you have any open or pending legal disputes? How much and what types of insurance do you have in place? Are your warranties spelled out in writing? What exclusions do you have in your warranty? Do you have pools under construction in my area? Do you provide service after completion? Will I be instructed on the operation of my pool? Do you guarantee that all mechanics liens will be satisfied? Will your crews clean up their messes? Do you remove tire tracks from the access? What time do your crews start work in the morning? Who is responsible for any damage to the neighborÂs property? Who will repair any broken irrigation or sprinkler pipes during construction? Will my sewer or septic lines be affected? How long will the project take? What incidental costs will I incur? Will my driveway or sidewalk be broken by heavy equipment? Is my electrical service adequate? What happens if the excavator hits rock or hard conditions? Will my existing landscape work with the pool plans? Does my water quality present potential problems for the plaster? Will a superintendent oversee the project? Who applies for and obtains permits? With what other legal requirements will we need to comply? Will my design comply with requirements of the NSPI? Are my start-up chemicals included in the price of the pool? How much will this pool add to my utility bills? Are you a member of the Aquatech Society of Pool Building Professional?

I want to show you guys my current "messy" desk, so you can help me decide on a color. My original plan was to create a shabby chic office, so the white desk would fit right into that plan. I will probably work for at least 15 more years, so I need something that will hold up well over the extent of that time, which has me thinking about a metal desk. I can only find the metal desk in light gray or charcoal. My walls are a grayish blue, so which do you think would look better? I haven't ruled out the white desk, just trying to look at all the options. Desk #1 charcoal w mahogany Desk #2 gray on gray Desk #3 This is cheaper than the ones above, so I think it may be wood or some type of laminate.

I am trying to identify this Bar Stool. I only have the photo. Thanks