Duane, I only discovered your forum today. I started browsing here at 7 pm, and it's now 10:12 pm. I haven't even taken a potty break!

I sooo wish your store was here in the Bay Area (CA). I'm relieved to know we could still place an order through you. TBH, I'd feel so guilty going to another retailer after I've spent so much time reading your posts. So here goes....

We've been wanting leather furniture for a while now, but there's so much research to be done, we just haven't attempted it. My DH and I are tall: He's 6'2" and I'm 5'9". I don't think we've ever had what we consider to be really comfortable LR furniture. Now that we're in our 50s, it's about time, don't you think?!

I've been all over this site and the H&M site, looking at styles and finishes and colors. Honestly, I have a headache now. We need a stationary sofa and either a reclining loveseat or two chairs. The two models we like are Journey 1724 and Austin High Back 8138NB. I need your advice regarding colors, but as a reference point, we like the Weston Sunrise Burnished.

Aside from the comfort level, the color choice seems to be the most daunting. We have so much oak furniture, and we don't have a clue about what would look good. If the oak weren't a consideration, we'd prolly go with something along the lines of Document Honey or Imperial Whiskey Burnished.

Our family consists of ourselves, along with 2 very spoiled Tibetan spaniels and 2 indoor cats. The furkids are allowed on the furniture simply because they live here. On days when DH works at home, he sits in one of the reclining chairs with his laptop. Sometimes he'll take a sandwich or some pizza with him. IOW, his chair gets a LOT of wear.

I'm pm'ing you with some pics of our current look. Too much info is better than too little, right?

For shipping estimates, our zip is 94041. Do you collect CA sales tax?

Thank you, in advance, for your help. And thank you for such an incredible resource (this forum)!!