Thanks so much MichaelG and Jione! I am definitely getting that Folklore now! Man, I'm really discouraged! I just spent 3 hours trying to find another replacement rose for the other Sutter's Gold. I don't like my blooms to last only a day or two, that would drive me beserk! But it seems near impossible to find any other tall orange blend hybrid tea. Uggggh, time to start a new post-- I'm really stuck now!

If it's coming my way, I'd be in that miracle category! Hey, some miracles are better than others. I remember an episode of the Bill Cosby show where Mrs. Huxtable (I don't remember the character's first name) decided she wanted to have another baby. Of course, it was out of the question, but I can understand her feelings sometimes when I get nostalgic for when the kids were little. Then, of course, I wake up. What was I thinking!? Sally

I have about that size dining room with walkways on all sides. In my previous house, I had a 48" square dining table that I used when we moved in. I bought a 48" round table, it was amazing the difference it made. There are only 3 of us so I just keep 3 chairs around the table on a daily basis. You could do a drop leaf. I am not sure it you could find one in a style that would go with your house. I have 2 drop leafs that I use around the house and bring out when I need more tables for company but they are both Duncan Phyfe antiques. Another option would be a round with a leaf or two that expands for family. You'll be amazed how a round fits the space better. Something about cutting off those sharp corners make it easier to maneuver through the rooms.

These ideas are so great! I was getting a little frustrated trying to figure out the problem with the room, but you guys have made it exciting again! Thank you thank you all again! I think I have the rug for under the sofa nailed down to two options. I added a “customer photo” after each rug to show what it looks like in an actual living room. Any thoughts?