Thank you for the nice words .... my home may "appear" elegant, but trust me, it is very lived in and done on a budget!!! I just like the victorian era and they were notorious for boldness and gold ornate items .... all which trick the eye!!! If you look around closely you will see that I have very little "stuff" lying around .... I just choose what I buy very carefully and make sure it is something I really want first. Our furniture ... Living Room and Master Bedroom was bought with an insurance settlement we received for a work-related injury and surgery that my hubby had a few years ago. In fact, it also paid the down payment on our home! Before that time, we were renting for 8 years (our entire marriage) and moving on the average of every 1 1/2 years! We are very thankful for our home, and try very hard not to take it for granted .... as it was truly a gift from God .... for we would not have been able to get it without Him!