Just found this site from the Gardenweb site. I read a good bit on that site but rarely post anything. I've always enjoyed reading Duane's posts as I often feel that I now have a friend in the industry.

Don't know if I'll be able to add much to the discussions bit I'll try.

I live in NC. Have been married 16 years and much of our furniture is 14 or more years old. I'm looking to start replacing/ updating some things in the next little while- it's amazing how much my style has changed in that time. Right now I'm sitting on a blue leather sofa as I type this- what was I thinking? Blue- why didn't I go with a nice brown?

It will be a slow process updating some of the furniture, but I'm able to take my time as I don't truely "need" much- just want to get away from the early 90s in style.

Thanks for putting this site together.

Beth