Well, I did have a great day! Can't do pictures yet because the batteries on MY camera died because somebody else used it. Can anyone relate to that? Oh, please say you can... Anybody?... :) Becky, The product you are using sounds great. My problem was that folks around here use grout for bathrooms and kitchens and such and when I mention mosiacs 99% react as though I'm talking about aliens. I don't live in a small town, but Halifax still has a ways to go in being able to provide the hobby, craft, and art community with quality goods. We finally got a Home Depot about 5 years ago, and a Michael's just opened last November. As much as the local stores don't like these big guns coming in, it spins a bit more competition into the equation which is sometimes badly needed. I like the fact that I can come on this forum and search or pose a question about what junkers are using, then make a judgement and go get it, and look forward to your input to my queries in the future! I chose Mapei because Slow recommended it and if you look at her albums, you'll see experience and craftwomanship which is truly amazing. The lady has got to know what she is doing and talking about, eh? LOL!! Sal & Nicethyme, Naughty, naughty girls!! Ah, well, one can always dream... but naked grouting??? EEEWWWWWW!

I like your haircut -- and hair color, too. If the cut is easy to take care of, that's the most important thing for me. Which is why I've worn my hair very short and "spiky" for the last two years. It really doesn't matter much if it's combed or not; one can't tell the difference, anyway! I just wet my fingers and run them thru my hair and I'm good to go!

Oakley - I get what you're saying. I guess my house doesn't scream tons of color. I do have some candles and other accessories that aren't in these pics but overall my house is more muted I suppose. Funky - Good point about Reno's being more grounded. Those were the words I couldn't find. You're probably right but the thought of dark doors still hasn't left me . . going to wait, going to wait! Natal - Yeah, I've been searching and debating about a rug. Rectangular ones the correct size for under the table seem almost too large for the floor space (ends up too close to the wall with no pic). I may have to go with a round rug. Leah - *Smacking self on forhead* I know what cleats are. :) I'm a little sleep deprived as of late and it's showing. Thanks for mentioning to go to her blog. It was nice looking at all the window treatment pics. Nanny - I'll try some fruit or something on the table. I do have a glass pedestal on the island that we use for real fruit so the fruit may be too much for the table also?

hlove: Ah, we have similar taste! My sister-in-law designed our bathroom and gets credit for the floor idea (I picked the green accent tile and showed her pics of what I liked and she did the rest). The floor tile actually comes all white. It was her brilliant idea to pop out a few of the white tiles and insert the green glass tiles as accents. Honestly, I ADORE how it came out! It gives the floor the perfect amount of sparkle! If you want, I can ask her where she found the white floor tile (the green glass tile came from Lowes). Best wishes with your shelf hunt and upcoming bath remodel! janealexa: Lol! I was just about to start glass shelf shopping! You caught me in the nick of time! Yes, I like clean simple lines too and don't want to clutter things up. I'm glad you agree that the light would look too high if we moved it up (yes, DH would NOT have been happy with that request, the poor guy has been busting his butt on our new house for so long, the last thing he needs is unnecessary added work from me). So - I will keep it as is! And yes, I LOVE this forum!! Everyone is so incredibly kind and helpful! Truly amazing people on here! I am so grateful for all of your help, and don't know what I would do without you! Thank You! :)