angmnelson, I'm wondering why you had to pick San Marzano and Costoluto Genovese green and bring them inside. How long is the growing season? (If you're not sure, ask your county's Cooperative Extension office: WA Extension offices.) Did you set the plants out too late for fruit to mature on the vine? Did it take too long for the plant to set fruit? Was the weather unusually uncooperative?

Lynxe, that kitchen is long gone. It was in terrible disrepair. The laminate counter was completely separated from the wall, many of the cabinets were separating from the wall. Most of the drawers were broken and not even usable. The linoleum floor was stained. It also had a separate utility room for storage, and a washer and dryer. We decided to grab the space from that to make the kitchen larger. We ended up removing 2 walls, one of which was load bearing and we had to put in a lam beam to keep the house structurally sound. The kitchen is now completely open to the dining room. I will add more pictures of the kitchen when I get a chance. It is not the typical "period/cottage" kitchen that is so prevalent in magazines. Since it is open to the rest of the house I wanted something a little more warm, and a little more french country. I love how it is turning out, it is not yet complete as my DH has done everything with the exception of the counters himself. Sorry about the toilet lid, didn't realize it was such a no-no. If you notice there is also a little pink plastic microphone in the pic, I suspect I know who left the lid up.

My stepfathers new wife told me aldi here in my town used to sell a powder detergent (they only have liquid now here) she can't remember the name of it but she says its the best detergent she's ever used, and this lady is very picky.anyway she wasnt too happy they no longer have it. I will get to aldi soon and check out that fabric softener, thanks and I'll let you know. .by the way yes I remember original downy, I'll miss it forever lol.

try and do a diagram on a piece of paper (graft paper if you can) and show the layout. post the measurements of each wall. post the width of the doors and windows. here are a few examples so you can get an idea. Along w/diagrams, post pictures of the entire space. you've mentioned opening up part of it? then show that space and what's around it. I assume you have a healthy budget for this? also too, do you have a specific style in mind? any inspo pics?