Hi Connie, Interesting point I wasn't considering. My sasquatch looking ruffian, Zeus the Wonder Dog, also is an avid sampler of the unusual, though he's nothing compared to the dogs next door, who recently ate a couch. Amazing what two 100+lb dogs can do... Go to the top of the page and in the search box type in 'toxicity of holly berries'. There's a great stream of responses on one posting titled something like 'Need a new shrub'. You'll be greatly entertained with some good information thrown in as well. Just in case I didn't title it correctly, I did a cut and paste from one of the posters: "I meant to add that some plants are far more poisonous to humans than to animals, and vice versa -- so that makes a difference, too. Here are several more websites that might be useful: http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/plants/anispecies.html http://www.la-spca.org/education/gardening.htm http://www.dog-first-aid-101.com/toxic-garden-plants.html All good sites. You'll see that a LOT of common garden plants (including most bulbs) are potentially poisonous. The reality is that your dogs are unlikely to focus much on your plants unless they are inveterate chewers or are bored stiff ... I thought this one quote (from the second link) was great: POISONOUS PLANTS There are differences in the toxic effects of plants on dogs and cats, as well as goats, iguanas, etc. Accordingly, I am providing the Internet website for Cornell UniversityÂs poisonous plant list, which they keep updated as new plants are introduced and new toxicities are discovered. The site is http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/plants/anispecies.html. Once you take a look at the site, you will see it is very extensive. I am reminded of a recent episode of Emergency Vets where a dog was undergoing surgery for getting a stick lodged in his throat. The point is that even a stick can be dangerous to your pet. Use good judgment. If you have a puppy or a dog prone to chewing, take a good hard look at the plants in your yard and their potential to poison. However, if you have an adult dog who has no propensity to chew, many plants with some toxicity potential can be used in your yard without creating a great risk of danger." " From what I read it's amazing the number of plants considered toxic to one degree or another. Am curious what you find out and will try to do some research myself. Still looking for some good feedback on the Dwarf Burford compared to the Dragon Lady and/or any other holly that might meet my needs. Due to the houses being so close together here, I don't want a holly that's going to extend more than 4'-6'wide.

the couch is amazing, since we're getting it customized with dark brown leather it won't be ready until early December unfortunately. We're definitely adding pillows, thinking teal and orange on the leather couch. Trying to figure out the rug still as well. Any suggestions?

And believe me… I’m an over thinker. I looked at a gazillion whites and read a bunch of articles about undertones, which way the condo is facing, etc. So glad I just went with it.

It has been about six months and I made some updates to the room. Now that I am ready to make some more I can use some design advice once more. The couch and the blue chair have been added and I am wondering about a rug. I think I would like to tie in the teal blue and pink but am open to ideas. Right now I am considering this painting for over the couch https://www.etsy.com/listing/755842909/sunset-painting-on-canvas-original-art?ref=shop_home_active_16&frs=1&crt=1 And perhaps a set of three hexagon shelves over the corner chair. Does anyone have any advice. As always, thanks so much.