Jeanne: There's nothing wrong with brainstorming.That's how things get accomplished. Problem is, my brain is almost wore out. LOL I did think of the goldish glittery idea last night as I was trying to fall asleep and though I still need to "try it", I'm thinking of a strand of gold beads with a line of glittery tulle and maybe ivy running the length of the table with the huge open roses I already have in red and yellow. Like allot of things, it sounds ok but I won't know till I see it. I want to avoid multiple small pieces if I can to keep a clean line. I have thought of starting a second thread to keep this one from getting to long since there won't be much else really to share until after the wedding. Perhaps "Wedding Part II"?.. Lynne: As you are, I'm not big on having people on the cake but in our case we're going to have both. I didn't plan it that way but the Grooms Dad was so excited to see his only son and first born child finally getting married (he's enduring a battle with Cancer so it's fortunate that he's still with us to enjoy the moment), he ran out and purchased the beautiful Lennox couple cake topper that is above and gifted it to us. It wasn't my first choice at all but I don't have the heart to let him down so on the cake it will go and the little flower arrangements will trail down the steps of the cake as a color accent. I don't like fondant at all! either. I've only tried it once at a wedding and the only thing I can refer to the taste as is ... well... dirt. *lol* Thank you for your lovely comment on my dress It really is my favorite piece. I'm making myself work out more and staying stern on the very careful diet I started at the first of the year to ensure it continues to fit. 17 pounds lost so far. Whooot! Luvs: I really am enjoying myself and feeling very good about the way things have come together. I decided that the first cake option , though I love it, wasn't fitting in with the clean lines and less "fluffy" style that we're tending towards so I figured better change it while I can than regret it later. The tie came in today and it's absolutly perfect in color. Yay! 113 days and counting. Almost to the bouble digits and still a ton of things to do.. lol

Wow. Wow. Wow!! This look amazing. I absolutely LOVE your new kitchen, Reno. I liked the white fine too, but this is stunning. Seriously. Do you just stand in there every morning with a giant smile on your face?? I surely would. In fact, I'd never leave that room!! :o) he, he Great job. Love it. Now I wish I had done a yellow/blue kitchen. :o)

WOW someone thought of me and a blog?! I'm quite flattered! It would be lovely to be able to do that but computers and I really do not get along on most levels. At least mine at home. Red - don't you think that massive picture would be just awesome behind my desk!!!!!!!!! It'd be almost like my own window on Paris! Over the wknd I got some more pics hung up in the office and I have to say I am really, really loving it. I know that that having so many pictures covering almost every sq. inch of wall space and horizontal surface is a realtors nightmare and most people would probably say - nope that's too much or what is she thinking, but I just love it! Every picture has a story behind it (even if I don't know who the person is or I haven't been to that place yet). My walls are like a visual library for me and I can't wait until the tiniest detail is done to show you all! This wknd I hope to get my floating shelves up on the wall beside my desk. I'm going to try and find my old mason jars and load them up w/ my pencils and other desk stuff as well as give DS1 a place to keep his collections of rocks and marbles out of reach of the younger ones. Yesterday afternoon I laid down on my kids car map rug in the office while the baby played(I was so tired). I looked around and it was soooooo peaceful and warm and family like.

Thanks everyone :-) I'm glad to get going on this room finally. We moved in a couple years ago and I've concentrated on other areas first and now I'm ready to put the finishing touches on the bedroom. Johna...still patiently (tapping my foot) waiting to hear from Jim on the valances. Should be any day now :-)