Thanks for the input CharlesH! I'm still thinking about the design aspects that I want to address. I like your suggestions about the space as I sometimes feel like I'm just squished in...

I am blissfully back from vacation - it was way to long for me. Though I have no complaints about the Cali sunshine (80's almost everyday!) and spending time with my family!

Now, the lack of (actual real-people) internet....when I got home - I hugged everybody when I walked in the door, pet the dog and cats, kissed my hubby... and headed straight for my computer and actually sighed as my emails downloaded!
a-h-h, now that was wonderful! lol

We are buying our 1st house at 10:30am tomorrow so I suppose I won't get to sit down to design my site for a few weeks anyway. It's driving me crazy though. Maybe I can pull some all-nighters, drinking java and wishing for a cigarette! ha!

I will actually be removing a wall, hanging new drywall and kitchen cabinets again! Don't ya'll just love a woman who can drywall?!

I missed you guys so-o-o much!!!