Well, here it is. I'm a day late to post, but did you really expect any different? When my mom came over, she was totally in, just as I predicted. But between the two of us, we decided that I needed a few more plates. So yesterday, I hit the antique mall and found 3 new ones to add to the mix. Once I laid them all out, I got really excited about it and just couldn't wait for my mom. She was with me in spirit, definitely, as I remembered and followed her no-fail tips for plate-hanging. #1 Lay out your design prior to hanging to avoid putting unneccesary nail holes in your wall...I wanted an arching pattern that would draw the eye up and emphasize the back door and it's sunny view of the yard. #2 Keep your spacing consistent...I went with about a 3 inch gap between all of my plates to give it a clean and airy feel. #3 Avoid placing plates of similar shape (with the exception of round ones,) size, pattern, and color next to one another. I tried to spread out the solids and mix up the styles, but kept with a set color palette. And #4 It's not permanent, so don't overthink it. I had to keep repeating this one like a mantra. I have a habit of overthinking (everything.) I am thoroughly pleased with the results and I love my kitchen again!