Annie, Two suggestions. I don't know your soil in Dallas, but I do know that you get more rain than we do here in Temple. My favorite tree in my yard is my Desert Willow. Why? 1. The blooms longer than anything else and does attract the occasional hummer 2. Requires very little water. As getting a tree established is difficult if you aren't there to tend to it (watering cycle). Secondly, I'm buying an Arroyo Sweetwood this weekend at my local Master Gardener Plant Sale. Read what Roselee has to say about hers in the Butterfly Forum. I can't envision a better image than a butterfly as your daughter has been transformed from how you knew her into how God sees her now. When the day comes, and it will, she could be the first person you'll recognize when your day comes. Having experienced this myself, I know that I know. And how beautiful it could be to have something that attracts the butterflies, and has a fragrance, too. My suggestion goes farther. Make your own memorial. Don't plant just a tree, but a couple of "Everblooming" Lynn's Legacy Texas Cenizo. You'll have to hunt for it like I did. But, you can find it. I'd plant three in a semi arc around the tree. At the base, I'd put a sandblasted stone with whatever your most favorite saying or memory was. Be it an upright boulder or a horizontal flat rock. There are sooo many beautiful sayings. That might also be a beautiful place to put a bench, too. It will give you a place to go to be near her. God honors our efforts and recognizes our prayers. What a wonderful mother you must be to have been so blessed to have done right by her and raised her in the very best way you knew how. We don't come home with instruction manuals, but there's one that's been given to us that tops them all. May God lighten your load and ease your burden as he works toward lifting your pain. In Him, Xtal

Oh, you guys are so awesome! Well, I made the trip after work tonight, and I bought all three chairs - the two off-white and the one robin's egg blue. All were thankfully still there. The store manager even went and checked today's shipment in the back, but there was not another blue one. They don't know what each shipment will bring. I put the chairs in the office, and I like the blue one best, as it just looks so much more special to me. But I do like the cream ones more than I expected. They are cute too. What I have done is place the two cream ones opposite my main desk, which clients/visitors can use, but I put the blue one near the window in the room, as a stand-alone accent. I kind of like that. I would keep all of the chairs then. What do you think about that? If I were able to find a second blue one, maybe I would return both cream ones, but as it is, I don't think I can part with the blue one, lol! I have one more question - I have a pair of matching pictures, which I wanted to place on the wall behind the pair of (now cream colored) chairs. The chairs are NOT centered on the wall, so that they can properly align with the opposite side of my desk. But, will it look funny having the two matching pictures on that wall, above two matching chairs? Any suggestions? Or should I stick with one large picture of some sort and place these other two pictures elsewhere in the room? lascatx - I will try the other stores - Marshall's and TJ Maxx too. I'm glad now that I bought it while I still keep my eyes peeled for another blue one. lisad82 - I asked about their shipments, and they said they get them every day. So, I think I will check back there frequently, unless I find a better way of knowing when one might come in. ellendi6161 - If I do find something better, I can return these within the 30 days for a refund or after that for in-store credit. So, I feel like I have the best of both worlds while I look around. justgotabme - I love your suggestion so much, I took it to heart, and I did just that! I have all three - brilliant! Thank you! I came home and told my hubby this was the way to go! It was his idea to keep all three as well, so you are on the same page. brdrl - Thank you! I'm glad I got all three, and I will still be scoping around for the next month. mimi - I tried to let this one go, I really did, but I just couldn't. I'm weak. badgergal - You are SO thoughtful to check the Milwaukee area. I think I called the West Allis store a few days ago, and they didn't have it, but who knows, they may get new shipments all the time too. If you do happen to notice one, please let me know. I wouldn't mind taking a drive to get it. Thanks again! maddie - Oh my gosh, a trip to Tampa would be fantastic! Too bad I have no excuse to visit now! lukkiirish - I will try that number, what a great idea! I have nothing to lose. sheila - Thank you for encouraging me to just buy it and make use of the return policy if needed. I am so glad now that I did. debo - What a creative idea! I hadn't thought of that. That's an option, and I will look for some inspiration on that. Just a huge thank you to everyone for your help. Any thoughts on my questions above or other ideas - are all still welcome!

Niche Interiors, did you read the previous comments before you posted? I'm glad you liked my idea of using sconces instead of table lamps.

If you haven't found anything yet, I came across this Hooker Pacifica Server on the Dealer Clearance Portal as I was browsing for floor stock. This might fit your bill, one only discounted - they are probably discontinuing this model and this is the last one inventoried - discounted 30%. $ 1,285 to my store in Alexandria VA. "A subtle wave motif embossed into the wood grain sets the serene tone for Pacifica. The wave motif is used sparingly throughout the bedroom and dining collection for soft transitional visual interest. Pacifica is crafted of a mix of quartered and cathedral sandblasted oak Chestnut brown finish. Metal elements; in a rubbed bronze color, including the legs and hardware, add a chic modern touch." Width: 78 1/2" (199.4 cm) Depth: 19 1/4" (48.9 cm) Height: 37 1/4" (94.6 cm)