Neps are my weakness... I wish I only had "a few". Everytime I go out looking for a new plant, I come home with at least one Nepenthes along with it. (notice I don't buy them instead of other plants but it never fails that I buy them too LOL) Just the other day I was placing an order for some dormant bare root sarracenia when I made the mistake of opening the nepenthes page. Next thing I know I have 6 sarracenia and 4 new neps comming. On the plus side a couple of my older plants are getting big enough to take cuttings from. I guess that's another reason why the Judith Finns were such a nusance to me. I bought them back when I had only a couple nepenthes and now that I'm getting more and more plants, 4 of a single species seems a little over the top. They're not bad plants. I've been happy to watch them grow since I got them. They're just not my "first choice" when it comes to a nepenthes wish list. Within the past month I've added 8 new neps to my collection and space just keeps getting tighter and tighter. Here is a link that might be useful: Tangled Web of Aracknight

Catt, Oh, I hope things will go well for you, in selling your home, but the fantastic thing is, is that your home (from the great photos you have posted) INSIDE AND OUTSIDE, is stunning, far and above all the other homes in your area, so you will blow out the competition! I will keep my fingers crossed for you! Yes, I am back to work, I just am taking it day by day. Luvs, you are always so sweet, thank you for keeping me in your prayer, I'll need them! mary760, thank you for your thoughts too, I appreciate it, I get alot of inspiration from the folks here too, I don't get to participate as much as I'd like to right now, but I hope things will "settle" with me and I will be able to contribute more, but in the meantime I am enjoying everyone elses talents for my spirits! MaryRuth, Hi girl! Thankgoodness you live close to me, it is wonderful to have found a "decorating soul mate" LOL And ladies, she is also a BLAST! Betty, you are such a doll, and make me blush, but in a good way! I am still learning myself! And believe me I get lots of inspiration from you ladies too! There are alot of knowledgeable people here we all can learn from each other. Even if you are a beginner of the "addiction of tablesetting" you will find yourself growing here just like everyone else has done! Practice makes perfect, or at least pretty darn close. LOL Betty, biscuts...yum, I am still hungry from seeing Kathleens photos!

2 Wall Lamps with 1 Crystal Lamp on big table only OR Raise Lamp Shade Up by changing the HARP? Textured White Plug-in Swing Arm Wall Lamp Base that has a 150 watt 3-way switch may be nice for around my bed and then I can put my crystal lamp in the far corner near the windows on my junior chest like Les suggested. My only fear is they will be heavy and fall off the wall and not give me a peaceful sleep worrying since I have had shelves fall off the wall that my two friends helped me install. My other option I have decided is I can raise the lamp shade by changing the Harp since the Kara crystal ball lamp on my iron table has just about none of the silver stem showing that leads up to the light bulb while the other lamps in my room have 1 inch showing. My current harp (where the shade is put on before the finial is attached on top of the shade)is 8". I can buy a 9" or a 10" harp and then there will be less difference in height between the two lamps since there is only 2.75" inches difference between them. I like them the way they are now since I actually like having two style lamps I am finding out that have the same crystal, chrome & white shade theme going on but different looks otherwise. But I know I would like the look better if the lamp shades were similar heights. I love the light they provide in my bedroom (I have no overhead lighting and I do laundry at night and fold my clothes on my bed) and since the Kara's base is only 5.5", I have enough room on my little table for my tiny alarm clock, box of tissues and my water. The space below houses my white telephone and I am comfortable this way. What is everyone's vote? Should I order online and hope I like the swing arm wall lamps (never had one before) and do not have to return the pretty Textured White Plus-In Swing Arm Wall Lamps if they come damaged or I do not like them for some reason OR should I keep what I have and raise one of the lamps shades a little bit OR keep what I have and leave the height difference? After watching the HGTV Sweepstakes Home Tour tonight, I like the look of my serene Master Bedroom much better and I am happy how it is slowly evolving. I lived with vibrant colors for too long and this is my year for peace and serenity. I will leave some bright color accents for my downstairs rooms. For instance I have bright cherry red pots and a teapot that I love for my kitchen. Thank you everyone. I was going to put this as a new post for voting but I decided not to. If anyone thinks I should, please let me know. Remember I am choosing Picture#14 with the Madie on the left Junior Chest and the Kara on the right Iron table. If Squirrel has any time or someone with paint shop skills to add the wall lamps beside my bed to see if I would like the look since I love the crystal look beside my bed but the idea came to me again today when my friend told me he would install them if I really wanted them when before he told me NO. I would then just keep one of the two Crystal lamps to put to the far left on the junior chest to add light to my bedroom. Here is the link to the Harp: http://www.acehardwareoutlet.com/(pjrujq45s3c5g045l0ytd4yx)/productDetails.aspx?SKU=3229473 Here is a link that might be useful: Textured White Plug-in Swing Arm Wall Lamp Base

What a shame, she was not a great age - only 68. I will see if I can get her books through ILL.