The more I think about it the less I understand what castor bean is doing in that garden Maybe this: "In 1869 William Allen, one of Sanibel Island's first homesteaders built a castor bean plantation nearby ... " Apparently castor bean had a lot of uses back then. Today they are talking about it as bio-diesel. I agree that having it in a public garden where children might be attracted to the pink seed pods may not be a great idea.

I forgot to include ceiling heights for the formal room - 9'4". The room is 22' long left to right and 21'10" from top to bottom as the plan is posted on the blog, in case that is not readable. Thanks! Anne

Wondering if you would reconsider your furniture placement? I really feel like the wonderful curio is lost where it is - the wall space is too small, it makes the front entry feel even more closed in, and it feels a bit like it got set there and just left. What I am thinking I would try is the following: I would put the couch on the end wall, the smaller loveseat at a right angle to it in front of the window, but pushed down to the couch to close up that space a bit. Then the chair and ottoman angled in the corner where the cabinet is now. Finally, I would move the cabinet to the green wall, and hang some art on either side of it. I would definitely consider a round table for the corner where the couch and loveseat meet, something not in wood tones - glass and iron,perhaps. This copper one is cool: sherman end table Something like this with some texture that still says modern would be great next to the armchair: merritt end table Down the line I would also consider a larger rug that can sit under the front legs of the furniture. You have a very nice home, and great things already. Don't settle for something just because it 'fits' size-wise.

I LOVE that poster! I am so used to seeing all of the classic actual photos and the poster is such a fresh take on the movie. Only you know how much DH actually "cares" what is in the room. My DH has a way of drastically changing his opinion of something the first time he hears someone else comment favorably on it. I learned long ago to ignore his thoughts on any decorative matter...in fact, the more he dislikes something, the more I usually know I'm on the right track, lol. I ignore his input and in the end, he is always very happy with the end product. I think this poster would be quite a conversation piece. I can't imagine how it would look in your living room as I have zero ability to visualize anything from a written description. As for whether it would look cheap, I wouldn't worry about that. It is either going to enhance the overall look of the room or it isn't. That would be my main concern.