Well, if I can go off of your list, I couldn't agree more with the Chapman recommendation above. That one is fantastic. However, since you asked to pick one off your current list, I'd go with Big Beef over Black Krim for the sole reason that they are useful for canning. With all of the various shapes, colors and sizes you have on your list, I think you'll probably welcome a few medium sized, blemish free, easy to peel red tomatoes during canning season. (By the way, Chapman would fill all of those needs and be superior in pretty much every way to Big Beef. If it's too late for you to obtain some seeds this year, I would recommend it for next year.)

Well I tried that here a couple of years back only to discover after the fact that few were interested in buying the heirlooms because of appearance. They were only interested in "classic" looking fruits - red, round, medium sized, and unblemished. Absolutely no interest in any different colors nor any cherry variety and not a gourmet in the bunch! ;) So first I'd find out what varieties the locals were interested in. Gary Ibsen at tomatofest.com has good info on what sells and doesn't sell so be sure to check out that site. If I lived in a more cosmopolitan area I'd try to sell them on Cherokee Purple, Pineapple, and one of the many great pink varieties like Florida Pink or Arkansas Traveler (figure the name would sell it here ;), and Gardener's Delight for the cherry. Dave

I'm planting Teas in my hotter micro-climates. Time will tell here. The area on the South facing stucco wall is probably z 9. I have a wood fence aligned North/South on the South side of my home that is my next planting area. This area wouldn't be as hot as the stucco wall area. I plan to put some Teas in the eastern facing side, and others facing west. I assume I'll put the less heat desiring/tolerant on the east and the ones needing more heat on the western facing side. The darker colored ones that have blooms that burn/crisp in the sun could face east. Maybe Jessie Hildreth could face west as a light one that needs heat. I have a couple no ID roses that will be a bit harder to place. One might be Cupid, and two Reve d'Or. The two were supposed to be Marechal Niel, but it might be best they aren't.

You're right. They are dark compared to my splash behind the stove. It's important that it goes well with that piece that's already there. I love the tiles in your pics mark-rachel. I'm not concerned about the budget since its such a small space and it wont break the bank if i go for expensive tile. I'm going to be staring at it everyday so i want something very nice!