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[Jeraly 4]

The library's the one room for which I have a definite vision in mind...floor-to-ceiling bookcases, leather reading chairs, a large wall map, and I'd like a free-standing globe, too...a fireplace would complete the setting, although it'd also be redundant in California.

OMG - did you like read my mind or something?! That is exactly what I have in mind - with a little tiffany lamp or a baker's lamp - you know the brass ones with the green shade? The map kills me though - I have seen a gorgeous one I love here - too much time looking at the stupid magazine on trans-Atlantic flights!!! It is perfect but I don't know how I will make it work with my wall-covered shelves!!!

Yeah...overcast here, too. Maybe I'll go and make a green tea.

I know that sometime in the future Alex would like to move to another state - he has his eye on Washington. I'm really not so sure, though - I've been dreaming of all the Californian sunshine! I was hoping to stay away from grey clouds and rain for a while.

Know how you feel!! And have gone off on green tea - have been drinking nettle and peppermint tea, lemon and ginger tea and cherry and cinnamon tea I need to get some more chamomile though

[Krikit 1,164]

The library's the one room for which I have a definite vision in mind...floor-to-ceiling bookcases, leather reading chairs, a large wall map, and I'd like a free-standing globe, too...a fireplace would complete the setting, although it'd also be redundant in California.

Fireplaces are cool, nonetheless...I want one too, and I'm in FL!!!

Good morning afternoon everyone. Rachel, your library sounds lovely. Definitely include the fireplace because California gets cold too. I miss my old fireplace and would love to have one here so I don't have to turn on the furnace when it gets chilly. (Did I mention that I believe anything under 70f/20c is chilly? I've definitely moved to the right State.)

It is raining here finally. I love the rain. We don't get enough of it. You know what I think is awesome? When the sprinkler system comes on during the rain. ('Awesome' is such a versatile word, don't you think?)

[Jeraly 4]

I love the misters you get on the roofs of buildings in Palm Springs so when you walk by you get this lovely fine mist of water - it is gorgeous! I love Palm Springs

[Krikit 1,164]

I love the misters you get on the roofs of buildings in Palm Springs so when you walk by you get this lovely fine mist of water - it is gorgeous! I love Palm Springs

That made me chuckle.

[Jeraly 4]

Why?!?!

[Krikit 1,164]

Why?!?!

Oh sorry.

Because I have happy memories of outdoor misters. Plus I'm in a good mood today and everything seems to be fun.

[Alex & Rachel 78]

OMG - did you like read my mind or something?! That is exactly what I have in mind - with a little tiffany lamp or a baker's lamp - you know the brass ones with the green shade? The map kills me though - I have seen a gorgeous one I love here - too much time looking at the stupid magazine on trans-Atlantic flights!!! It is perfect but I don't know how I will make it work with my wall-covered shelves!!!

Know how you feel!! And have gone off on green tea - have been drinking nettle and peppermint tea, lemon and ginger tea and cherry and cinnamon tea I need to get some more chamomile though

Well, you know what they say about great minds thinking alike!

That's an awesome wall tapestry - if the furniture was dark/old-fashioned it'd go perfectly!

My green tea's flavoured with pineapple and grapefruit, it's yummy. I must admit I'm not too keen on ordinary green tea - and I really only dunk the teabag in for a few seconds because otherwise it tastes too bitter. Peppermint and fruit teas are awesome, though!

Good morning afternoon everyone. Rachel, your library sounds lovely. Definitely include the fireplace because California gets cold too. I miss my old fireplace and would love to have one here so I don't have to turn on the furnace when it gets chilly. (Did I mention that I believe anything under 70f/20c is chilly? I've definitely moved to the right State.)

It is raining here finally. I love the rain. We don't get enough of it. You know what I think is awesome? When the sprinkler system comes on during the rain. ('Awesome' is such a versatile word, don't you think?)

Good afternoon! It's true - California is a little chilly at times. I was thinking more of how sunny it usually is. It seems wrong to have a fire going on a sunny day, no matter how cold it is! Still, it's not going to be sunny every day so I could always have a fireplace for those few rainy days.

I'm a little chilly under those temperatures, too. Maybe I have poor circulation - perhaps that's why I have a pet snake!

[Krikit 1,164]

I'm a little chilly under those temperatures, too. Maybe I have poor circulation - perhaps that's why I have a pet snake!

[Ban Hammer 13,283]

good moaning everyone

[Robyn-n-Kris 72]

OMG - did you like read my mind or something?! That is exactly what I have in mind - with a little tiffany lamp or a baker's lamp - you know the brass ones with the green shade? The map kills me though - I have seen a gorgeous one I love here - too much time looking at the stupid magazine on trans-Atlantic flights!!! It is perfect but I don't know how I will make it work with my wall-covered shelves!!!

Know how you feel!! And have gone off on green tea - have been drinking nettle and peppermint tea, lemon and ginger tea and cherry and cinnamon tea I need to get some more chamomile though

Well, you know what they say about great minds thinking alike!

That's an awesome wall tapestry - if the furniture was dark/old-fashioned it'd go perfectly!

My green tea's flavoured with pineapple and grapefruit, it's yummy. I must admit I'm not too keen on ordinary green tea - and I really only dunk the teabag in for a few seconds because otherwise it tastes too bitter. Peppermint and fruit teas are awesome, though!

Good morning afternoon everyone. Rachel, your library sounds lovely. Definitely include the fireplace because California gets cold too. I miss my old fireplace and would love to have one here so I don't have to turn on the furnace when it gets chilly. (Did I mention that I believe anything under 70f/20c is chilly? I've definitely moved to the right State.)

It is raining here finally. I love the rain. We don't get enough of it. You know what I think is awesome? When the sprinkler system comes on during the rain. ('Awesome' is such a versatile word, don't you think?)

Good afternoon! It's true - California is a little chilly at times. I was thinking more of how sunny it usually is. It seems wrong to have a fire going on a sunny day, no matter how cold it is! Still, it's not going to be sunny every day so I could always have a fireplace for those few rainy days.

I'm a little chilly under those temperatures, too. Maybe I have poor circulation - perhaps that's why I have a pet snake!

That is one thing i would love to have. A den/library. Lots of bookshelves as well as a nice old fashion desk to do my writing at. All warm earth tones to help keep the area nice and relaxed.... tranquil. Old world style though... hmmm..

Tea.. its the one thing I WISH I liked.

Warm weather here.. sunny again. Just wish Kris was here.

[Jeraly 4]

Yeah - I don't like regular tea - I can only drink it black and it gives me tummy ache!!

I want a library/study that is kinda old world as well - something that looks like it belongs in a Sherlock Holmes story or something

[Mark&Steph 0]

(Did I mention that I believe anything under 70f/20c is chilly? I've definitely moved to the right State.)

On the few days that we get proper cold temperatures (in the 30s and 40s over night) and the temperature falls under 70 in the house, I actually have to turn the air conditioning to heat mode. I don't understand how it's possible to be cold at 18c

[bakofoil 27]

I think every single house I've been in during my trips to California had an open fireplace. J's mom even lit a log every night during Christmas so we would feel cozy. It did get cold there at times.

[Jeraly 4]

Aww - that sounds lovely I hope we have an open fireplace... although we will prolly be living in a tin can (trailer) at first until we can afford to buy somewhere decent so we will prolly be plugging the gaps with expanding foam...

Ah well - I can look on the bright side... it'll be like living inside a yellow marshmallow

[Krikit 1,164]

Good morning afternoon everyone. Very quiet in the UK Forum today. I see tumbleweeds.