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Polly929-question for you!

14 years ago

Hi there. I think you responded to my post about slipcovers and kids and if I remember correctly you have the JC penny linden street sofa? How long have you had it? Are you still happy with it? Do you have any pix?

thanks!

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polly929
14 years ago
Hi Megpie77-

Yes it was me. I love the sofa. I actually have the sectional. We got it last summer, in July. I am very happy with it. The only thing is- we had our third child the end of June. I ordered it in the spring and it was on backorder. I ordered it while I was still pregnant. DS has awful reflux- and I can't tell you how many times he has puked on it. Sorry so graphic. I wasn't counting on it since my girls never had this problem. I usually just spot clean, and there are water marks on the fabric. It says dry clean only- but from what I remember from the online reviews- and there were hundreds of them- plenty of people machine washed it. (those reviews are now gone since JC penney has now changed the sofa to have more choices in color of fabric and shapes of sectionals) I am waiting for the weather to get a little better, and I'm going to wash the cushion covers and let them air dry. DS is 8 months- and the puking has definitely gotten better.
The one thing I thought was wierd about it was the placement of the zipper. It is smack in the middle of the back of the sofa. It wouldn't be a big deal if it were against a wall, but mine is floating in the room. I am at work right now- and I don't have pics. I will take pics for you, and post them.
I am happy with it. I would say it is a great value. It is super comfortable, and comes apart so you can get it virtually anywhere in a house. I searched for sofas for a year before deciding on this one. I have young children and did not want to spend an arm and a leg on something I knew was going to get beat up by them. My SIL has an Ethan Allen sofa, she purchased hers about 6 months before mine. She has 3 kids around the same age as mine, and it is really looking shabby already (drooping cushions). My sister has the Ikea Ektorp- and hers is not nearly as comfortable as mine.
megpie77
Original Author
14 years ago
Congrats on havin your third little one (though he's already eight months old)! And it sounds like you work so I understand about not having time to post a pic.
The sectional has the perfect configuration: 128 length one way and 100 lenth other way (estimates). I too do not want to spend an arm and a leg but I do want fairly good quality because I plan on having this for a long time. We've had some poor quality couches that just couldn't stand up to our living, and we're not careless or anything...just poor construction furniture. Thanks again for your feedback. Pics would be great only if you have the time, otherwise I totally understand!
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polly929
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Sorry megpie- I forgot to mention I am at work and photobucket is blocked here. I have a crazy busy day tomorrow, I can post pics for you on Friday.
megpie77
Original Author
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Don't worry about the pics. It sounds like you are very busy. I bought it today with some great discounts in khaki so it's a done deal! I can't wait for it to arrive. Now if I could just pic a paint color.
polly929
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I know you already ordered it, but I'll show you a pic anyway.
megpie77
Original Author
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Thank you! It looks great. Is this the khaki or natural? It's kinda hard to tell. It looks great anyhow. My mom convinced me to get the khaki but now I don't know what color to paint my walls. I wanted the natural and knew what color I was going to paint them. Oh well. Perhaps I'll buy an extra slip.
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When I ordered mine they only offered 3 colors, Pearl, Olive and Denim. They now offer more colors which I think is awesome. I am thinking about ordering another cover so I can have a darker one for the winter.

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