I've been stalling on the parlor floor since I wasn't sure about what type of marquetry border to add between the plain wood border and the herringbone center.  I sent Lyssa some of my ideas for her opinion, and she suggested I take the one I liked best, print out paper copies from the internet and put it on my existing paper mockup before ordering.  Brilliant!  I should have thought of that!  :D

I opted for this 1/4" wide border that has its own herringbone pattern.  I think it's unique and does a wonderful job of reflecting both the plain border and the center pattern.

I copied the image, duplicated it and printed a sheet of them.

I cut and taped them into place on my parlor floor paper mockup.

I think it adds just the right amount of detail.  I didn't add the marquetry border mockup to the fireplace wall since I was already convinced.  :D

I love it!  Now I just have to wait for the supplies to arrive.  :\