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To: Ilaine who wrote (5084)	11/8/2005 12:23:33 PM
From: epicure	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 541414

I like the Michael Graves products at Target. But it sounds like Kmart is doing the same thing Target does- ripping off high fashion, and high end products. I saw fashions at Target last year that I had just seen selling in boutiques in London- so they do a fantastic job at giving people really beautiful clothing, that's high fasion, and well priced. I would suspect you get a focus group together composed of the kind of folks you want to shop at your store, and you run these things by them, and see what turns them on. We don't have a Kmart anywhere near us, so I haven't been in one in years, but I do really appreciate the designs Target has. Some of the Mizrahi dinnerware and linens (at Target) were exceptional. They were wonderful to look at. There were some bold flower dishes I would love to have had- but they just wouldn't have gone with my kitchen. My Franciscan dishes go much better, and I do love them too.

To: Ilaine who wrote (5084)	11/8/2005 12:26:38 PM
From: Lane3	Respond to of 541414

I've bought Martha Stewart stuff. It's quite serviceable. I don't recall any weird colors. I bought her dishes, though, and they heat up too much in the microwave. Where I like to shop for decorator items is to dig through the oddities at places like Marshalls and Ross and Tuesday Morning. They have interesting stuff cheap and it's fun to poke through it. I have gotten some wonderful bath towels at Tuesday Morning--luxurious and dirt cheap. Redecorated my bathroom there. Which reminds me, it opens again today so I'll head there after voting. Later...