Thanks for all of the input!!! It sounds like a pendant may not be in my future. I loved the idea of it but as I was looking at it more, I was worried that there might be too much going on there. I was having second thoughts and wanted to get opinions from all of you. Holly-Kay: we are planning on changing out the chandelier above the table to a bronze finish to tie in with the darker wood and fireplace things. But I see how a pendant above the sink might be too much. Snookums2: we removed the dark screens and it looks much better. I can't wait for everything to get started! I thought about tiling to the ceiling but wasn't sure since our cabs don't go to the ceiling. We are going to add a taller crown but nowhere near ceiling height. That may be the subject of another post. Nosoccermom: great idea about hanging a balloon. I don't have photoshop but maybe I could cut and paste something there and post again. Thanks for the suggestions!

I just popped online as a cool-down treat to msyelf (I've been in the backyard doing touch-up paint [with my four year-old's "help"] where we had doors installed [where just windows once were]) and HOLY COW what a treat it is, Mindi, to get to see that teaser picture. YES to the brushed nickel finish for the pendants. While I understand your thinking about the bronze finish, I think the brushed nickel will just "make better sense" with all the silvery finishes you have (hardware, appliances). I love the red accents in your kitchen. I was just using this analogy the other day ... who was it? Anyway, you know how the teeny slice of colored matt board can totally make a picture POP? That's how I feel about your red accents: they just make all the other elements sing -- your insanely fabulous marble, your black cabinets, your pewter hardware, your stone backsplash. You have got to have tons of dinner parties so you can tell people the hood story -- it is great! (I mean, in addition to showing everyone the entire kitchen. What I wouldn't give to live in the Northwest so I could be invited, too!) I am really so impressed with and excited by your beautiful space. What a wonderful way to start your summer .... Enjoy those raspberries! -Brooke xo

I think it looks great! Beautiful room!

If it were a link chain, that would be easy to do. Have her put a small table in the spot and top with a small tree. The chandelier light will add more charm to the tree.