I do the same thing, I love perusing the old posts. Iron sharpens iron, it's fun getting inspiration from other like minded folks. I believe we are in a world all our own lol you should see the looks I get when I start talking plants with someone who isn't a gardener. Sometimes I just can't help it. But it's fun to strike up convo. in the nurseries with other garden nuts. lol I am in zone 8 but 9 AHS. We have high temps. 105-113 for 40+ straight days in the summer with very little rain if any. Tough gardening conditions for sure. Rena'

Oopsy daisy...forgot about this thread! Took a hike today, WITH CAMERA! Now, of course, the real fun begins. Dax already 'splained it to me once, but that kind of stuff just doesn't get into this cranium very readily. Gonna be gone for next couple days. After, will see about the painful process of uploading. N-Girl, for some reason, even though my woods and surrounding area is clearly a deer yard, there is virtually no browsing going on. Just a few miles away, in any direction, the usual browse line of which you speak. I don't get it, but I like it. Just hope I don't somehow change something and cause the deer to turn on my "cedar" with a vengeance! +oM

122) Chiggers love the sweet perfume of OFF! Wear it well at clothing openings and about the ankle. (Deer ticks are optional here but plentiful.)

I recall someone who characterized her style as French. She had a red fabric-covered board, I think, above her fireplace, a white painted frame sofa with a print or plaid, yellows, reds, and blues? Can't recall her name, but if you can give more details of your recollection of her room(s), maybe you'll jog someone's memory more.