But is also says, it is not accepted. I found it finally in the back of a book, the spelling is different. Is it or not accepted. is there a picture, I can't find where it is accepted Helli. I found it listed way in back of a book of N.E. Brown's monograph hidden on page 80-81 under synonyms Salmia spicata, Cav. Sp. Ehrenergii. Also S. Jacquinii N.E. Brown, same book page 81 tiny letter again spicata.Haw. under S. Intermedia Are any of these right? What is your source Helli? Halli, just found it, it a very old name that is not in use anymore. At least I found it and now I'm satisfied. I just don't date back that far. it is listed as a synonym of hyacinthoides. Thanks, I feel better now. Norma

I just finished staining the brick on my fireplace using a product called dyebrick (dyebrick.com) and love the results. It looks like the brick was always the color it is now. Here are some before/after pics: I think the gold walls would look fine with your current fireplace. Why don't you paint and then evaluate the brick? My family room is a goldish tan and I was certain I was going to paint after I stained the brick. After I finished, I thought the paint looked much better with the new reddish brick. Here is a pic so you see how the paint looks with the brick (pictures for the walls and window treatments coming soon):

OH MY Goodness!! They have no opinion, and they have no opinion, and they don't care, then -- BAMM -- they have an opinion! Where did that come from!? That's happened to me and caught me off guard, with a slap across the face more than once! What's the deal with DH's that suddenly come awake during an important decision? I really want to help you and know what you want to do to involve DH in your home projects; but do not let him influence you on an important decision that you know is WRONG! Been there, you will regret it! I have desperately wanted my husband to participate in our decisions, but he simply does not care and doesn't get involved too often. On the rare occasions when he did have an opinion, I wanted to give him his opportunity for input; but it was way too late in the process and very limited in scope, and I have regretted it. Take charge and let your DH make a decision where it doesn't compromise your long range decorating decisions unless you're both in it together. If he wants input, make sure he's in the decision process from the beginning. Good Luck Annie

They have some amazing tiles. Truly creative, but the website is a pain to navigate. I love seeing something different, and they have a lot of that ;)