I am the owner of a North Carolina furniture manufacturer. I am pretty sure that the Grade Q linen fabric you like is costing you several hundred dollars more than a good serviceable 100% cotton fabric would, but if that is the fabric you like then go for it. You are going to have this furniture in your home for 10 years or more and the last thing you want is to choose a cheaper substitute and then decide six months up the road that it just doesn't turn you on the way the more expensive fabric did. Regarding the age-old sinuous wire vs. 8 way hand-tied coil spring controversy -- Sinuous wire will last just as long (if not longer) than 8 way hand-tied and save you about $400 on the cost of the sofa. From a comfort standpoint, it takes a very sensitive rear end to tell the difference when you are sitting on a good quality cushion. Even the experts can't consistently distinguish between the two just from sitting on the sofa. Lee has a long reputation for making an excellent quality product at a good value. Of course you should actually try out the sofa before purchasing. A sofa that feels extremely comfortable to someone else may not be comfortable for you.

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Okay, first of all, dyhgarden, you're not a pain at all! The whole point of these forums is to be educated by others and educate each other based on our knowledge and experience. Knocking heads, so to speak. Shouldn't quit until you've gotten your answer or realize an answer isn't forthcoming. (btw, not sure you noticed this on the "favorite room" thread, but you and I have the same paneling in our LRs!) Oaktown, that is really smart. I've wondered if that is the case, that if you keep looking at an item, eventually they'll send you a discount of some kind to get you to buy it. I guess you've actually experienced it. Never thought to put something in the cart and let it sit there, though. Smart! But, I'm off the C&B items now. I found a great site last night, and I'm trying to convince myself to get the one I love (and only one which fits the space, actually). They are 5% off with free shipping, but only until tomorrow. Yikes. However, I'm not in any rush, so I can always wait for the next sale. but check these out. Oh, I think they re gorgeous! This is the one I am looking at, but peruse the site. Neat stuff. Add a bit of contemporary flare to my rustic living room? I think it's a perfect hybrid of contemporary and rustic. And it would be going under that mirror, which I think it would compliment perfectly. http://www.woodwaves.com/collections/wall-mountable-tv-stands

@Katherine OK zone 7b that's really so sweet of you! I think it is under patent so I'm going to try an order from All My Thyme. I've never bought from them and excited to support someone other than DA. I really appreciate it!! And thank you @Mischievous Magpie (CO 5b) for directing me to them!! @fig_insanity Z7b E TN I'm terribly sorry to hear you've gone through that. A lot of people are having a hard time this year. I think we're all going to collectively have to process both the losses we experienced and some of the reactions to it. I know some of my family responded quite selfishly and it changed my opinions of them. If you ever want to talk about it I'm here.