[tony]

Really, now?

Who can tell the difference in browns?

I swear you women invent colors and the words for them. I think my wife invented ecru.

[Boomer]

Originally Posted by samhass

My decorating style is eclectic. I like dramatic earth tones and have a rich chocolate on some walls and another brown on contrasting walls. It's not dark at all.

Sam,

I do not know how to put two quotes in here so I did not grab Tony's which is immediately after yours. I had just logged on, read your post, and thought to myself, "Yes! Sam knows all about how wonderful browns can be." Anyway, I was just getting ready to respond when Tony showed up here and said that brown is brown. HAH! Tony does not know what he is talking about.

I, at this very moment, have in my possession 40+ different shades of brown on those little paint sample squares. I look at them next to the fabric samples and floor tile that have already been chosen. I pile them all on top of that 18x18 piece of porcelain tile and I carry them in and out of my house, at different times of day, trying to catch different types of light, natural light and electric light, and combinations thereof. I want the brown that best brings out the warmth in the tile color.

And Mr. Boomer does not understand what I am talking about.

I ask Mr. Boomer what he thinks about the various color families and tones of the browns and which one best picks up just the right amount of warmth in that heavy tile I'm always carrying around, in and out. Sometimes I drive the tile around in my car and take it places to look at things like shades. The shades must also bring out the warmth in the tile. The shades I think might need to be ecru.

I continue to try to get Mr. Boomer's opinion on those little samples of paint.

But Mr. Boomer just stares at me blankly and says, "They're all brown."

(Sigh)

Boomer

[graciegirl]

OH Brown is not just BROWN.

Carefully chosen and used with other browns, taupe, golden brown, creamy brown, (cafe au lait) and pale beige, it is lovely.

Sam Hass' house is a wonderful example of browns used beautifully. It is majestic, warm, dramatic, comfortable, arresting and so very welcoming.

I think I had the worst case of house envy in my life when I went into Sam's house. The view is beautiful and it is guarded by a huge and beautiful oak.

Sam could be a brat but she isn't.

[renielarson]

I decorate with brown tones also. My walls throughout my home are light beige. I did that so I could add color with my furniture and accents. I add deeper browns with wood shades and stained oak flooring. I add more vibrant accent colors such as greens and different shades of reds including mauve as candles, pictures, pillows, table accents, and area rugs.

[graciegirl]

OH Bright and all. I wish you would post pictures.

I am in the midst of painting the bathroom here Ralph Laurens Sea...something. Same color as the kitchen and accent wall. Then applying 30 6"X6" mirrors in carefully measured intervals onto the ten foot wall that you can see from our bed, it is down an 18' (?) hall. The mirrors will reflect the chandelier that Sweetie took down from the dining area and used to replace the rather flat ceiling light in the bathroom hall. We replaced dining room fixture which was brushed nickel with one in off cream with wicker (baskety) shades, more...cottagy, beachy, tropical.

(I am going to have to lose a lot of weight! Crawling under the knee area in the cabinetry to paint ain't what it used to be.)

[Barefoot]

GG, I must have missed the invitation to your home tour. When is it scheduled?

[samhass]

Gracie's home is lovely as well. Where I used a rich tapestry of browns, Gracie has opted for the light, open, airy colors of a seascape. She painted many of the pictures that grace her walls and her talent is impressive. Her colors are soft and welcoming...much like GG herself. We both opted for a look that offers comfort. We "live" in our houses.

[Boomer]

This is a pretty specific question, but I thought I would ask it anyway, on the chance that someone out there might have a suggestion.

I really like nesting tables. They work especially well in a room where you don't want to have a coffee table taking up space. Some sets of nesting tables have the top table big enough to use as a lamp table. But other sets are fairly small and just sit politely in the room, looking pretty, and waiting to be called into service when your guests need a place to put whatever you might be serving to them.

Anyway, I need some nesting tables. And I was wondering if anyone out there can suggest a company that makes these.

So far, here are the ones I have found:

I kind of like this set. It's a little different and has some attitude. But it's a little more contemporary than my usual:

http://www.crlaine.com/ViewDetail.as...98&IsPrimary=1

Now, this one is not a set of nesting tables, but I ran across it while I was searching and you just have to love this little thing, and its name, too:

http://www.fairfieldchair.com/show_p...ge=8130-88.jpg

I thought about these little guys, but they look like they might be plotting to trip me:

http://www.fairfieldchair.com/show_p...ge=8120-12.jpg

And this company has three sets that I found, but something tells me that these may cost a blue fortune:

(The following link will not cooperate and will only go the main page of the company. If you want to find the tables, go to the upper right part of the page and find "search for furniture" and type in "nesting tables" and it will take you to their 3 sets.)

http://www.hookerfurniture.com/index...h.show_results

So anyway, so far, that's all I can find. So if you know of any other companies to suggest, I would really like to know about them.

Mr. Boomer thinks some old t.v. trays from Goodwill would serve the same purpose. But I know you all will understand.

Thanks.

Boomer

[graciegirl]

Have you looked at Bombay? I hear they are going out of business.

[samhass]

Boomer, I know a wonderful custom furniture/cabinet maker that makes some incredible pieces. They will design for you or build to your design.
They are located in Spinnerstown, Pa. The shop is called simply "Waters..pretty good cabinet makers" . I have some of their small tables. They also did a sofa table for us and the finish is amazing.
They copied a 60 thousand dollar bed for a client and did it for 21K. They could make nesting tables in the most amazing woods and finishes. If you are interested, their number is 215-536-9058.

[Shirleevee]

http://www.furniturelandsouth.com/se...urniture.shtml

Have fun. Sorry I couldn't narrow it down for you.

[Boomer]

Originally Posted by Shirleevee

http://www.furniturelandsouth.com/se...urniture.shtml

Have fun. Sorry I couldn't narrow it down for you.

Gracie and Sam and Shirleevee,

Thank you. I knew that nobody here would try to make me go get some old t.v. trays to do the job. (And, Sam, custom furniture is truly art. Beautiful stuff.)

Shirleevee,

That site you linked is really something! I found the nesting tables. Wow! I must shut this computer down in a hurry or I will get nothing done. I'm afraid that I could point and click the day away on there. (I will be back to it later though.)

Boomer

[Boomer]

Shirleevee,

Well, I said I would be back to look more closely at this site later. Here I am. I have been sitting here pointing and clicking around for awhile. I am supposed to be doing something else. This is amazing. BUT I CANNOT STOP!!!!

I think I will email the link to my sister. Or maybe not. We might miss Thanksgiving Dinner completely.

Boomer

[Shirleevee]

Boomer,

So glad you are enjoying the site.............

[graciegirl]

Shirleevee, I found just the console table I had been looking for. HOWEVER, I can't afford it. It is better to know what you want and can't afford than to wander aimlessly around furniture stores.