Not a fan of the two-tone ashy, but I like all dark/honeyed wood, not ash at all. I'd go all wood over leather just cause it wears better. But totally my prefs.

Have to laugh at Matt getting called a kitty. I recall when you just got fond of the strays...

And now I'm going to bed. Which IS early for me.

Seven and s half feet sounds like a lot of couch.

I know, right?! That's plenty of lounging space right there.

That second table set is awesome

It's pretty cute, but upon reading the reviews it looks like the particle board doesn't hold up very well, which explains why it's so cheap.

I'd go all wood over leather just cause it wears better.

Good point!

Crap. Just realized it is Wednesday. I thought today was Thursday. Guh. Though, my work stuff won't be as jammed as I thought it would be, but tomorrow is gonna be Thurs Part II.

My experience over the last few years has meant I tend to look for a couch that was good to convalesce on, so I'm probably not the best judge. Some people won't love sitting in counter-height chairs. At least I can rarely put my feet on the front rung (long thighs, short calves), so I spend my time sliding off the chair.

I like the second one. Just a bit unusual.

I also like this one: [link]

I liked the third table best. And the one Scrappy linked to.

I like the third set best. They're all attractive, but after a long day of whatever, I'd want my chairs to have backs. And the open look seems lighter.

Pretty kitty, Matt!

Matt, I love wildlife refuges (when they're well-run, of course)! Where is this one? That looks like a happy coatimundi, and such a beautiful tiger!

Furniture: I liked the third dining set the best. Also, I want a back on anything I'm going to sit in for a while. Couch: My couch is very long and I love it, even though it takes up almost all my wall. Being able to stretch out for a nap or seat two adults without squishing them together is important.