Thanks Jeff.. I am working on a second draft that has a couple more things lying around (like a box of firewood near the fireplace) and added a bit of fog effect.. seems to look good so far. I really like the spilled cup. Anyone here seen any fireplace tools around? I've hit up nearly every model repository I could find, but with no luck so far. As far as the additional light, I put another torch on the other side of the room (behind us) that's low and adds just a bit of light. WRT the dark spot, its the shadow of the torchiere.. should I make it so that the holder doesn't cast a shadow? I debated that, and decided to leave it in, even though I wasn't 100% happy with the result. Thanks again for the comments.. TyggerBob