I need some new towels - I think I will check it out. But, as you say, the shipping hurts. I have been getting e-mails from Lands End, and several other stores that they have free shipping. Wish I needed something. :) I hate that they charge shipping on how much something costs and not how much it weighs like they used to do.

I just was going to order some Supreme drapes online and went in again to the store to check the color I wanted. JcPenney is having a big 2 day sale with coupons up to $20 off $100. They had the Supreme drapes buy 1 regular price get 1 for a $1. I ordered 6 pairs of drapes that would have been around $400 with 20% off online but I ordered them in the store with free shipping to the store for $260(they took off 3 $20 off my order). Check the store to see if it's cheaper than buying online. Good luck!

I just hung Lisette sheers today on my DR sliding door. I bought them for the LR as well, but used the 4 pair I bought in the DR since I hung them wider. They are gold and really look nice. Lisette is what I usually buy when I buy sheers. These were on sale for $9.99 per panel. One thing I noticed though is one of the four pairs is not the same length though they all say they are 90". I have reordered for the LR and will see if I can swap one of these for the DR since the LR ones will be behind the sofa and not noticeable. I am attempting to make valances to go with the curtains. I am not a seamstress, but I will try some things from time to time. I think you will not be disappointed if you buy Lisette. Good luck. Peachie

I bought 2 beds from Jcpenney for my boys (the Canyon) but they are out of stock until 11/30 so I can't speak for the quality. However, this bed is the clone of PB's Sumatra and cost 279 vs 1500. For children's bed I would go cheap (especially w/ girls) because once they hit their teens they surely want something else. I have a lot of furniture from PB and not all of them are good quality. For example, I have the large ARIS desk (retail 1200) and last night, the keyboard broke off when my DS leaned on it. The wood piece that held up the bracket is actually made of very soft wood and splintered to pieces. I am surely glad I only paid 100$ for that desk (via Craiglist)otherwise I would cry! :-) My friends all have PB's beds for their kids (it's a yuppy thing) and they told me PB doesn't hold up very well for the price. If you want heirloom quality furniture, I would just get it custom made. I got the price quoted and it's about 600-800 for a full size bed (also depend on the wood species but if you are getting painted it would be cheaper). Sorry for a long post. For me, PB is not worth the price. I either go really cheap or just go custom (if you want to keep the piece for future grand kids). My DD has a handcrafted 2ndhanded bed and it's still going strong at 20+ years. I bought it from a lady whose DD was going for college and doesn't need the bed anymore. Have you checked out this site? http://www.laylagrayce.com/searchresulthome.aspx?CategoryID=45 They sell beds by this company -- bradshaw kirchofer which I totally love. The price is in line w/ PB but you can also get your carpenter do it for cheaper, or if you have a designer friend, I think they give designer discount. http://www.bradshawkirchofer.com/500CAN.htm good luck and sorry for the long post. ;-)