I'm looking for a fabric that apparently only exists in my mind. I want a stripe with teal/rust/brown, but not too vibrant. It's one of those "I'll know it when I see it" things. Or, I may just end up tempted by something else entirely! In fact I found some drapes at Ikea that I really liked. I kind of regret not buying a pair. I'd like to meet you too Fly. Hopefully I'll make it up to Portland again before next January. My DH's company is based there and has an awards dinner every year. It was at the Hotel deLuxe this year, which was very nice. The rooms were small, and I thought of several ways they could have provided more useable space for their guests. ;) Since I had to work on Friday, I flew up Fri night and forced my DH to accompany me to Ikea, West Elm, and the fabric store. My only other visit to Portland this year was an overnight at an airport hotel before I went to Europe.

I totally second (or is it third?) 1st dibs -- got some great lighting from them as well as a beautiful 18th c. bureau and two 18th c. semainiers. I also am fond of Vivre -- my all-time favorite coasters I found there. (no longer available, otherwise I'd link them) And I lovelovelove Ruzzetti & Gow for bibelots -- I find lots of gifts (to give) there, as well as at Etsy. I also like Source Perrier (which was already mentioned above), although I think they are reasonably priced. I've been really impressed with the quality of everything I've purchased there. I'm not a big clothes shopper (girlfriends of mine seem to live to go to Neiman's -- pas moi!), but get me going on stuff for the house and I'm in danger. Ouch!

Not sure if you will be near but I do receive a catalog from Touch Stone and they have an outlet (Norcross Ga) I have always wanted to go, but living in Ky I hadn't been able to make it.. Maybe someone else here being and can tell us about it Good Hunting! Here is a link that might be useful: Touch Stone

If you're on Siesta, there's a Yves Delorme up on St. Armand's Circle, not more than 15 minutes away. There is also a great bedding/home decor store called Sarasota Collection Home Store at 622 Central, just north of Fruitville, a few minutes from Whole Foods. It's in a "transitional" neighborhood, but quite safe. It may just look a little sketchy. The owner is a great guy and the bedding will make you swoon. Be sure to look at the outdoor furniture out back...lots of fun. If you're in downtown St. Pete, there used to be a store on the main street facing the water, across from the museum that had some nice bedding, French candles, etc. There is a restaurant and a couple of galleries there as well. It is on the street perpendicular from the Vinoy.