I love the mirror and its frame, but its not my first choice for that space. My first thought was to get one of those faux type looking stone wall sculptures....that might not be the right name. They are usually and inch or 2 thick, made out of resin, but looks like plaster. They are sold like art. Here is something at Ballard Design, I dont know how to post the picture so here is the website http://www.ballarddesigns.com/Wall-Decor/Paintings-Prints/Whimsical-Prints/Individual%20Stones%20of%20Florence%20Giclé%3Be/p/6362?code=SHOPZ07 Its not that I like these from Ballard, its just to show the idea. I really liked the iron scroll idea too. Another thought is a framed print. There are tuns of framed art that have that kitchen flair to them....that fat cartoon looking waiter, fruit, roosters, etc. I see those items better suited in that spot than the mirror. Did you ever consider faux painting a stone pattern for your backsplash? When I googled stone art to post a picture, I saw some DYI Learn to faux paint stone. Kind of neat.

Thank you, everyone. It's such a modest amount of space, but it really makes a difference to have my own little area. And as a former California girl, I really treasure the light in that room, particularly in winter. shades_of_idaho -- we did have our old, scary futon in here for a while, but I banished it to the basement after I found a sofa bed that would fit. We tried to get rid of it a few years ago by putting it out on the front sidewalk (usually a surefire method), and no one took it! A free futon! In a college town! And no takers! desertsteph -- I told myself I would relearn crewel embroidery after the room was finished, but I still haven't gotten around to it. My grandmother taught me many years ago, and I have several half-completed projects. As for the fans in my room, they're made in a little shop about an hour north of me in Illinois. I negotiated a discount by buying two and driving out to the workroom to pick them up. I love their unique look. yogastef -- You're right, it does bring in nature. Makes it more peaceful. I sometimes think it was an incredible folly to spend so much on a sliver of a room, but your comments make me feel better about it, and I really do love it.

I think 6 feet should work in your hallway. If I understand you correctly you want a small section of glass in your shower facing the courtyard. That sounds nice. The more I think about it, the more I think you should just accept glass in your shower and use a squeegee. Glass is probably easier to maintain than tile with grout (if you squeegee) I use the biggest squeegee I could find and it does't take long. Otherwise, a patterned glass would be nice, but even that could cloud up and would get a buildup. Definitely get good ventilation. I've never used a closet design company, but maybe they could at least get you in the right direction for building the space for what you want. I could see back to back chest in the middle of your closet making an island. Something like these Ikea are not too deep and would total under 3 feet by 5 feet for 2 of them. I don't know about their durability. I've never had them. CHESTS I've got 3 feet in my closet between hanging clothes as you enter. Toward the back of the closet , it is more like 4 feet because of shelves on both sides. You don't need to maintain 42 inch aisles in the whole closet in my opinion, but it is nice to have a couple spaces open for dressing. You could even do a chest in the middle with a bench on the end, nice for getting dressed.

Thank you all so much for your nice compliments. We had so much fun making this piece. There were a lot of changes along the way. I originally intended to paint the whole thing red, with walnut trim on the box and behind the latch and the key...First we made the box...I worked on the box first...stained it, then painted over the stain, then stained again and another two coats of paint. Then I used poly... Well, I didn't like the shiny poly, even after sanding it down. So, I sanded the poly off and painted it again...then we put on the walnut and I didn't like it...so, we did the trim over again in oak. That's how I decided I wanted the table in oak and not painted. The bird was a cute bonus. In my original plan I wanted a shelf, but changed it to a criss cross to accommodate the bird. I finished the box with four coats of butchers wax and got the soft luster that I wanted. The red trim under the top shelf was another -- after thought. Or as hubby always says, "the Joann changes along the way!" Anyhow, I'm glad it's over and not glad it's over. No, Jen, we just make the pieces for ourselves. I dream up the projects and hubby makes them come true. :) We made the piece to top off at the arm of my couch. 26 1/2" high. The box is 11 1/2" wide x 10 1/2" deep and 7 1/4 high. My next piece is already on the drawing table...I have left over paint that I need to use up. ha, ha. Again, thanks for all the sweet comments, I appreciate it :) Oh, Baby does too! :)