I very much like these two halls I found on the exciting new design blog called The Enchanted Home...the classic black and white checkered one is by my friend Leta Fosters daughter, Los Angeles designer Elizabeth Dinkel. I plan to incorporate some of this look into our new South Carolina project, if at all possible. The elegance and beauty of these floors is unrivaled! April coming up...how can it be so soon? I know that all of my friends up north will be glad to see it, and the merry month of May even more so. Enjoy the day, wherever in the world you are! DF *****