Helianthemums - yellow, white, orange, pink and red available. Several low growing hardy geranium species. Aubretia, Iberis sempervirens, Aurinium saxatile, Saponaria ocymoides, Anthemis punctata subsp. cupaniana, Anthemis tinctoria, Dianthus, Festuca glauca (a grass), dwarf bearded iris - all classic tough full sun low growers. Tough hardy herbs like the various thymes, Oregano and different coloured Salvia officinalis. Lavender. BTW - Lysimachia nummularis needs moisture. It's a bog plant in its natural habitat. To start you off this season you could scatter Nasturtium, Limnanthes, Eschscholzia and other sun loving annual seed until your perennials fill out.

Hellebores. Phlox divaricata is my favorite early spring bloomer. Also, columbines are beautiful in the spring (maybe not early enough?). Don't forget about bulbs: snowdrops, eranthis, scillas, ipheon (Rolf Fiedler is choice.) and spanish bluebells are wonderful in part shade.

Hi mamalinda, As an actual owner of Speed Queen front loader and washer, I thought I'd better offer my two cents. We also had the Maytag Neptunes, first generation. Loved them, despite the well-known mildew issue. When the washer started making bad sounds in 2008, at 9 plus years, we knew repairs would be costly. We also wanted longevity. We considered both Miele and Speed Queen. Cost of Miele was too too much. We also liked the warranty for SQ. Then, after using washer for 6 times, repair was needed. Repair shop couldn't get what they needed from SQ. One other reason we chose SQ is that they are made in the US. We assumed getting parts would not be a problem. They shipped the first replacement stainless spin basket in a flimsy cardboard box. Then, after 30 days of no washer, it took a letter to the CEO for any action. SQ offered to junk our washer and refund our money or replace the washer. Regretfully, we took the replacement washer. Also, when we had problems, there is no toll-free number to call for help. Engineers answered calls. No one would step up. As for longevity, I think the machines will last a long time. We don't plan on moving any time soon, but if we ever do, the one thing we will leave behind is the washer and dryer. Our clothes, towels and linens wear like never before. This did not happen with the Neptunes. I mostly use cold water and hangs things to dry when I can. Just like at the laundromat, the dryer has no moisture sensor. I must use a timer to catch things before they fry. Our bath towels pucker from the intense heat and I use the lowest setting possible. Yadda, yadda, yadda. At the time, Consumer Reports was not thrilled with SQ, but we didn't put much faith in their assessment, as they never liked Subzero refrigerators. And, our Subzero fridge has been bulletproof. I would not own another product from Speed Queen. I wish I had heard from actual SQ owners with their experience. Hope this helps.

Your room looks gorgeous! Your colors are so soothing and yummy and you have wonderful style. I vote for the table (middle picture). However... marble topped tables weigh "a ton." If you can't move it by yourself will you hate it? I can't move mine (the slab is 48 x 24 x just shy of 1) and I always have to ask for help, which I don't like. Evey two people really struggle with it and we're always terrified we'll drop it. Yours would probably be smaller than mine, but it's definitely something to think about.