One company who was WAY to expensive showed us longer siding (not horizontal but vertical strips) reminded me of wood clap board new england/california houses. I was thinking of going with this option since its not any price different then the "regular" size siding. Anybody get this? Pics?

Also with windows if we go with new windows I am thinking of getting a pattern on the top window panel. I am thinking prairie or diamond ONLY on the top? Anybody have this?