teddyw
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Post by teddyw on Jun 1, 2015 17:34:24 GMT
I constantly look for the perfect white t-shirt. Scoop neck not too high, not too low. Not too fitted, but not loose either. Just enough of a sleeve, but not too much. Hits at the right spot length-wise. Thick enough to wear alone, but not heavy. You know... perfect. It's like trying to find a live unicorn. Me too. I'm also looking for tshirts that will fit my 70 lb mother who also has a colostomy bag it has to cover.
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Post by padresfan619 on Jun 1, 2015 17:39:39 GMT
Black wedges or heels that are comfortable to walk in. I need them to match a black and pink dress for a bachelorette party that is going to involve a lot of walking. there was a great pair of wedges at Ross last week but they were a half size too big AND wide, so they were slipping off my feet. If they had just been wides or just a half size too big I could have made them work.
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Post by breetheflea on Jun 1, 2015 17:40:18 GMT
I saw a commercial for Duluth Trading company yesterday for longer women's shirts. I've never ordered from them, but so tempted, I do some PTA stuff at school and am tired of reaching for things and my stomach hanging out of my shirt!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2015 17:45:46 GMT
Canada Dry Blackberry Gingerale. I found it at Kroger earlier in the spring, now they don't have it anymore and neither do any of the other grocery stores in my area. Where are you located? I just saw bottles of it at my Dillons (aka Kroger) this weekend! Can ginger ale be shipped? :-D We still have some in the garage since December. DS loves it so we buy lots of it. I don't drink it because I hate fizzy drinks.
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The Birdhouse Lady
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Post by The Birdhouse Lady on Jun 1, 2015 18:06:06 GMT
Canada Dry Blackberry Gingerale. I found it at Kroger earlier in the spring, now they don't have it anymore and neither do any of the other grocery stores in my area. I haven't heard of this but it sounds delicious! Now I will be looking for it!!
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paget
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Post by paget on Jun 1, 2015 19:28:59 GMT
A sturdy rolling garment rack to use for a garage sale. It must be: - STURDY. (As in strong enough it won't crumple under the weight of two pieces of clothing or tip over if you even just breathe on it. . ) - Have decent casters that won't fall off if you push the rack more than 2 ft. - Not cost more than I will make at the garage sale. All of the racks I'm finding locally are totally worthless. I'm guessing I'm going to have to order one online, but that's going to be a total crapshoot and returning one will be a pain. Ugh. I feel your pain. I bought a pierce of crap one for a garage sale and it was just as you describe...
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paget
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Post by paget on Jun 1, 2015 19:31:19 GMT
I've always wondered who like short sleeved cardigans! lol My desk at work is cold and thus a bare arm on it gets cold so I need a long sleeve sweater. I'm looking for gold decor pieces for a new cabinet I have. I wouldn't say I "like" them- more like I am in need because our old building is always so darn hot! We get sweaty at work.
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paget
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Post by paget on Jun 1, 2015 19:33:17 GMT
THank you so much everyone who offered ideas for me- I was really just complaining but you all came through with some hope. Ha.
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Post by GamGam on Jun 1, 2015 22:52:28 GMT
A pair of shoes that are a combination of sandal/athletic shoe. I want a closed toe and open heel. Going to my favorite Shoe store today in .Asheville to look for them. Found just what I wanted. Made by Ahnu.
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Post by laureljean on Jun 1, 2015 23:02:58 GMT
I'm looking for a reasonably priced picnic table with unattached benches. Preferably round or octagonal. I found some on line, but I don't want to pay $400+ for a picnic table for the cottage.
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Post by gar on Jun 1, 2015 23:07:37 GMT
I constantly look for the perfect white t-shirt. Scoop neck not too high, not too low. Not too fitted, but not loose either. Just enough of a sleeve, but not too much. Hits at the right spot length-wise. Thick enough to wear alone, but not heavy. You know... perfect. It's like trying to find a live unicorn. If you find this elusive garment please, please tell me and and I will send you lots of your American dollars and beg you ship a lifetime's supply to me!!
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psiluvu
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Post by psiluvu on Jun 1, 2015 23:40:46 GMT
A plain bright red Queen size duvet cover. We bought ds a double bed in February and his room is done in red, black and white He wants a PLAIN red duvet cover. I can't find one that, is completely plain, not astronomically expensive and ships to Canada. Oh and it has to be fire engine red, not cherry, nor burgundy but RED.
I don't know if you have Joe Fresh in the states but they have really nice t-shirts that are thick and fit well. I also have a couple of short sleeve cardigans from there.
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Post by peasapie on Jun 1, 2015 23:42:17 GMT
I constantly look for the perfect white t-shirt. Scoop neck not too high, not too low. Not too fitted, but not loose either. Just enough of a sleeve, but not too much. Hits at the right spot length-wise. Thick enough to wear alone, but not heavy. You know... perfect. It's like trying to find a live unicorn. This is on my list, too. Oprah had one that she called the perfect white T, but it wasn't perfect for this body. I also like summer shift type dresses made from T-shirt fabric that are loose enough but not too loose, tight enough but not too tight, have pockets and are super comfortable. Over the years I've had several that I spent most of the summer in.
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Nicole in TX
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Post by Nicole in TX on Jun 1, 2015 23:46:41 GMT
A sturdy rolling garment rack to use for a garage sale. It must be: - STURDY. (As in strong enough it won't crumple under the weight of two pieces of clothing or tip over if you even just breathe on it. . ) - Have decent casters that won't fall off if you push the rack more than 2 ft. - Not cost more than I will make at the garage sale. All of the racks I'm finding locally are totally worthless. I'm guessing I'm going to have to order one online, but that's going to be a total crapshoot and returning one will be a pain. Ugh. I feel your pain. I bought a pierce of crap one for a garage sale and it was just as you describe... I have purchased 3 of these at Target. One is 7 years old and still works great!
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Nicole in TX
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Post by Nicole in TX on Jun 1, 2015 23:54:47 GMT
All of you t-shirt ladies... have you tried THIS SHIRT?
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Post by anxiousmom on Jun 2, 2015 0:05:44 GMT
I constantly look for the perfect white t-shirt. Scoop neck not too high, not too low. Not too fitted, but not loose either. Just enough of a sleeve, but not too much. Hits at the right spot length-wise. Thick enough to wear alone, but not heavy. You know... perfect. It's like trying to find a live unicorn. You will not believe me when I tell you this...but a couple of years ago I was Walmart and they had, I kid you not, the perfect white t-shirt. I mean, it wasn't too thin, the arms weren't too long, too short or too funky, it wasn't too long, not too tight, not too loose...it was perfect. It was so perfect that after I brought it home and wore a time or two and then accidentally dried it and it's perfection wasn't marred, I went back to Walmart and bought three more white ones, and handful of other colors. I think they were like 4.99, the Faded Glory brand. They also had v-necks, which I don't normally like but they weren't too low so I bought some of those for good measure. I haven't checked this year if they have them (they seem to have a variation every year,) but if they do, I will get at least a new white one. I love them more than all the more expensive ones put together.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Jun 2, 2015 0:24:21 GMT
Thanks everyone for the suggestions on where to find the perfect white t-shirt. That one from Duluth Trading isn't quite it -- I want a shorter sleeve and a little shorter body of the shirt. But thank you for trying. I'll try WalMart and Target... you never know. And @gar - if I find it, I'll absolutely mail you a few!
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Post by ~summer~ on Jun 2, 2015 1:24:22 GMT
Thanks everyone for the suggestions on where to find the perfect white t-shirt. That one from Duluth Trading isn't quite it -- I want a shorter sleeve and a little shorter body of the shirt. But thank you for trying. I'll try WalMart and Target... you never know. And @gar - if I find it, I'll absolutely mail you a few! Have you tried Boden? They make some nice scoop neck tees though I really prefer their thinner boat neck tees -- so perfect and go with everything. Their striped Bretons are super cute for the summer too
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perumbula
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Post by perumbula on Jun 2, 2015 3:38:26 GMT
A plain bright red Queen size duvet cover. We bought ds a double bed in February and his room is done in red, black and white He wants a PLAIN red duvet cover. I can't find one that, is completely plain, not astronomically expensive and ships to Canada. Oh and it has to be fire engine red, not cherry, nor burgundy but RED. I don't know if you have Joe Fresh in the states but they have really nice t-shirts that are thick and fit well. I also have a couple of short sleeve cardigans from there. Can you sew a straight line? (or know a seamstress you can hire?) Bright red sheets are easy to find. buy two queen sized flat sheets and make a duvet cover.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jun 2, 2015 3:40:05 GMT
I saw a commercial for Duluth Trading company yesterday for longer women's shirts. I've never ordered from them, but so tempted, I do some PTA stuff at school and am tired of reaching for things and my stomach hanging out of my shirt! I buy these and I like them. They are the only kind that even remotely come close to what I like in a t-shirt which is longer length, not skin tight, no tissue thin fabric, and longer short sleeves plus options of crew, V or scoop neck and long sleeves, elbow length, short sleeves or tank styles. They cost more than the cheap ones from Target, etc. but if you sign up for their emails they have sales on them pretty regularly. It's worth it if you wear them all the time. When I buy the cheap ones and end up not wearing them for whatever reason, that's a total loss even though they were inexpensive.
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Post by scrapaddie on Jun 2, 2015 4:25:05 GMT
I am looking for. Summer dresses that have just a bit of a sleeve and can get scrunched up really tight in the suitcase. I am going to Italy in July and that's supposed to be the hottest month of the year there. I was looking for a roll on carry-on that would fit under an airplane seat. But the travel company just sent a letter and said that our carry-on can be no bigger than 11 x 12 x 6. Even my backpack that I used on previous trips is bigger than that.
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scrapaddie
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Post by scrapaddie on Jun 2, 2015 4:27:35 GMT
A sturdy rolling garment rack to use for a garage sale. It must be: - STURDY. (As in strong enough it won't crumple under the weight of two pieces of clothing or tip over if you even just breathe on it. . ) - Have decent casters that won't fall off if you push the rack more than 2 ft. - Not cost more than I will make at the garage sale. All of the racks I'm finding locally are totally worthless. I'm guessing I'm going to have to order one online, but that's going to be a total crapshoot and returning one will be a pain. Ugh. I feel your pain. I bought a pierce of crap one for a garage sale and it was just as you describe... Do you have ladders? A lot of people here suspend a bar between two ladders as a garment rack.
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AmeliaBloomer
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Post by AmeliaBloomer on Jun 2, 2015 5:25:09 GMT
A sturdy rolling garment rack to use for a garage sale. In theatrical costuming, we always use z-racks. I think they're about $75 for 400 pound capacity. I think they make cheaper 300 lb. capacity ones, which would work for residential needs. They're infinitely better than those tinker toy ones sold by most retailers. Try Amazon. There's also a big manufacturer. I forget the name, but it'll be one of the first hits in a Google search.
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Post by mirabelleswalker on Jun 2, 2015 5:34:05 GMT
I've been trying to find short sleeved cardigans for a couple months now. I also looked last year. A couple years ago I bought two at the loft so I know they have existed at some point! I wear a lot of tops that are sleeveless or tanks and need arm coverage at work but don't want long sleeve sweaters (or 3/4 sleeve) this time of year. Ugh. What item is eluding you? Boden has some.
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Post by mirabelleswalker on Jun 2, 2015 5:35:15 GMT
I am looking for. Summer dresses that have just a bit of a sleeve and can get scrunched up really tight in the suitcase. I am going to Italy in July and that's supposed to be the hottest month of the year there. I was looking for a roll on carry-on that would fit under an airplane seat. But the travel company just sent a letter and said that our carry-on can be no bigger than 11 x 12 x 6. Even my backpack that I used on previous trips is bigger than that. Have you checked Travelsmith or Athleta?
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lesley
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Post by lesley on Jun 2, 2015 15:32:35 GMT
I am looking for a duvet cover for DD that is turquoise and purple, it must have a pattern, but not too much of a pattern. I have shown her several dozen, but none of them is right.
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Post by genny on Jun 2, 2015 15:39:59 GMT
I constantly look for the perfect white t-shirt. Scoop neck not too high, not too low. Not too fitted, but not loose either. Just enough of a sleeve, but not too much. Hits at the right spot length-wise. Thick enough to wear alone, but not heavy. You know... perfect. It's like trying to find a live unicorn. This and white capris that don't give me a muffin top but are the right length and don't have that crease across the crotch because they don't fit right. Also a machine washable linen A-line skirt that hits right at the knee. Old Navy sold them years ago. I know someone who had one and fell in love with it. I saw a lady at CVS one day and stopped her to ask where she got her skirt and she said Old Navy the spring before. I have been looking for one ever since - it's a perfect little summer skirt that you can wear with a t-shirt and flip flops or dress it up with a nice blouse. I am not much of a skirt wearer anymore, but if I found this I'd wear it weekly during the spring and summer.
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teddyw
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Post by teddyw on Jun 2, 2015 20:28:05 GMT
I constantly look for the perfect white t-shirt. Scoop neck not too high, not too low. Not too fitted, but not loose either. Just enough of a sleeve, but not too much. Hits at the right spot length-wise. Thick enough to wear alone, but not heavy. You know... perfect. It's like trying to find a live unicorn. This is on my list, too. Oprah had one that she called the perfect white T, but it wasn't perfect for this body. I also like summer shift type dresses made from T-shirt fabric that are loose enough but not too loose, tight enough but not too tight, have pockets and are super comfortable. Over the years I've had several that I spent most of the summer in. i want dresses like that too.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2015 20:52:47 GMT
I am looking for. Summer dresses that have just a bit of a sleeve and can get scrunched up really tight in the suitcase. I am going to Italy in July and that's supposed to be the hottest month of the year there. I was looking for a roll on carry-on that would fit under an airplane seat. But the travel company just sent a letter and said that our carry-on can be no bigger than 11 x 12 x 6. Even my backpack that I used on previous trips is bigger than that. Would the Chicos traveller line work for you? I like the quality, and have a cute tank dress that I've worn for years. It totally scrunches and then just shakes out.
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Post by M~ on Jun 2, 2015 21:04:24 GMT
I've been trying to find short sleeved cardigans for a couple months now. I also looked last year. A couple years ago I bought two at the loft so I know they have existed at some point! I wear a lot of tops that are sleeveless or tanks and need arm coverage at work but don't want long sleeve sweaters (or 3/4 sleeve) this time of year. Ugh. What item is eluding you? I'm pretty sure I've seen short-sleeved cardigans in the J.Jill catalog, and possibly the Talbot's catalog. I'm looking for the perfect crossbody bag. It's small, maybe 5 x 7 but it magically expands to hold whatever I need it to hold; camera and equipment, iPad, extra pair of shoes, etc. Anyone seen one (besides in Harry Potter)? How about this one: Flapjill mini
I have the Flapjack and Flapjill for larger sizes. They are awesome quality-wise.
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