Hi scottspond, some how didn't think she would, Florida vs Manchester, no contest really ;-) The area I live in is New Mills, in High Peak in Derbyhsire. If it doesn't ring a bell, it's just past Lyme park, Buxton is about 2 miles away, Stockport 9 miles and Manchester 20 miles (all via road) Handily the railway station is about 5 mins away from my home, so trips to Manchester are pleasent through the countyside and don't require I use the car ;-) And in summer I get to hop on the odd steam trian, every boys dream. My Mancunian mates reckon I've gone "all posh" living here, as I was born and grew up in Fallowfield and went to school in Rusholme. Regards ChrisC.

So many lovely pictures! Thanks for sharing your gardens :) Here's what I woke up to this morning...old picture, but same look. Now, it's all melted and the sun is peeking out. Typical November weather! LOL From Lavender's Garden

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I was concerned that Desert Tan might read orange, tibbrix, but so far, it's looking very good on my walls with my drapes and furnishings and not looking orange at all. A design-savvy friend (she's so good, she could do this for a living) was just over and gave the color the thumbs up. It looks great paired with BM Light Pewter, which is my kitchen/FR paint color. I won't give it the full thumbs up until night time, though. I need to see how it looks with artificial light. The walls are currently painted Pratt & Larson Caramel at 50%. That color at full strength definitely read orange! I switched to 50% after I had painted more 2 sections of wall below the chair rail in my DR (the top half was P&L Burnt Peanut, a yummy red). I keep comparing what I'm trying to that original color (still have the test paint strip) and it's not as orange as that color was so fingers crossed that it will work. I still plan to try Rich Cream, one shade lighter on the paint swatch strip, though. It might read as not rich enough but there's no way to know without sampling it. I looked at the two you suggested - both pretty colors - but they are too gray, too muddy-looking next to my drapes, rug, couch and pillows. Thanks, Arapaho. The guy at SW showed me the old PB colors but I don't recall seeing Concord Buff. The possible choices were either too pale or too yellow. I can't remember if I looked at Concord Buff or not when I was at the store but I know I pulled loads of strips and discounted all that read green, pink or gray. But I appreciate the suggestion so thank you! I sent away for a swatch of Allesandra floral drapes in blue. If I absolutely can't find a golden beige that works and the blue drapes look good in my rooms, I'll go that (chickening out) route instead, pick a warm beige that I like and save my sanity. = )