Strawberry Hill in Twickenham, London. Built in 1763. Regency History: The Summer House of Horace Walpole From Wikipedia: "In 2013, Strawberry Hill House won the European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage in the Europa Nostra Awards"

I never cut the irises, haku, because it's never occurred to me to do so, and I don't know what the purpose would be other than to protect them in a cold climate. I just yank out the leaves that are browning and separate the clumps when they become too large. I've never even fertilized them although I'm sure that would increase the number of blooms. I'm afraid I have a very laissez faire garden since my wimpy energy level doesn't allow me to do much.

Here's what I came up with. I couldn't match the color of the dark blue with any fabric, so I found some green that I used for the border. I tried framing the large blocks with the blue and green fabric, but the result was too busy for for taste. The backing is a gorgeous green on green print too. I have it sandwiched and the glue is drying. I hope I can get it quilted right away. My friend needs a little pick-me-up. The border is not as yellow as the photo makes it look.

I agree that it depends on what you're doing. If you're trying to create bathrooms that look like they've been in a home since 1930, for instance, a single handle isn't the way to go. But in a modern house I'd probably do single handle for the convenience. Arkansas girl, there are plenty of touchless faucets that have sensors for when your hands are held under them. Personally I consider them just one more electronics doodad potentially to go wrong, but they're out there if you like the idea. There are also kitchen faucets that you tap to turn on, or that old GW darling, the tapmaster, that lets you use your foot to activate any faucet. ETA link to HD's bathroom sink selection of touchless faucets: https://www.homedepot.com/b/Bath-Bathroom-Faucets-Bathroom-Sink-Faucets-Touchless-Bathroom-Sink-Faucets/N-5yc1vZbrgl