I chose to add beads throughout the pattern. I used Miyoki #5 triangular beads, #1114, and used about 280. At the end of Part E, I still had 44 grams of yarn left and was in the middle of the lighter purple so I picked another pattern that I liked, and incorporated the Echo Flowers Border and Edge stitch motifs with some minor changes to make things fit. Very happy with the result!
Nice pattern! Thank you!