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	Well, I'm in South Carolina so I can't help you with stores, but you 
might check out the Right Start Catalog.  (Note 8.* has catalogs and 
address/phone numbers.)  I can't remember if they have any BP but, even if they 
don't, it's a great catalog and you'll find SOMETHING of use in it.

Tracey 

    I know you can get wallpaper with B. Potter animals and ABC's on
    them in pastel colors. I got a roll of coordinatinng border from
    a discount wallpaper store in Westboro (at the Factory town mall
    on rte 9) for $4 and it normally sells for $20! I have been looking
    for more each time I'm there but they seem to be out. I know you
    can get it at the regular price.
                                          
    You can also get fabric with B. Potter characters. My mother made
    a really cute dress for my daughter out of this. You could make
    adorable curtains from this. Try Piece Goods in Milford or Worcester
    (or try any fabric store..maybe than can order it for you).
    Unfortunately Mom bought it in Maryland, so I can't refer you to
    the store.
    
    Good luck, and let us know what you find because I am interested
    too.
    
    Dot

    
    I have seen a small collection of Beatrix Potter in the layette
    department of Jordan Marsh at the Burlingtom Mall. I think they 
    have stuff animals, figurines, music boxes and maybe something else.
    I didn't pay attention but maybe you can call JM to find out.
    
    
    Eva.

    I've seen alot of BP stuff in stores like Filene's and Jordan Marsh -
    not a huge selection but some stuffed animals, clothes, etc. 
    
    You might even want to start calling some of the baby speciality stores
    like The Baby Room, etc that will order from various manufactures. They
    usually have all the catalogs in the showrooms for you to look through. 
    
    Most bookstores will have the BP books, especially the sets that come
    in the case. Also check some "china" stores or departments for the BP
    music boxes. I got one for a shower gift. 
    
    Andrea

    I have already been in Filene's, and all they had as far as Beatrix
    Potter items, was stuffed animals of all sizes.....I am looking for
    more "original" or "unique" pieces....ie: step stool, plate sets,
    picture frames, even coat hangers or mirrors....I don't even know if BP
    manufacturers such things.  But if they're out there, then I want to
    know where.
    
    Mel  :^)
    
    PS:  I knew about the wallpaper, although that was a great price Dot, I
    like the idea of the border more than the WALLpaper....I'll probably go
    w/plain walls and a BP border.

    Mel,
    	Have you tried the Searstown Mall?  They have a store that sells
    those types of items in the new section (Donnelly Place??? I may be WAY
    OFF on that name, but it's something like that).  Also, I found a lot
    of those gift-type items in O'Coins in Worcester.  I''ll check this
    weekend and make sure they have those specialty items you wanted before
    sending you there, or you could give them a call (508-701-3411).  
    Most places that stock that line would have a buyer's catalogue from 
    which they can special-order items for customers. I used to work at
    Jordan Marsh, so I know they are good about special orders.
    
    Sarah
    

    re .6
    The number for O'Coins is 791, not 701.  Sorry...
    
    Sarah
    

    Sarah,
    
    Are you referring to Derby Square in searstown Mall?

    Mel,  You might want to try Luv-a-bye Baby in Harvard, MA.  I know they
    have some BP stuff there becasue when I was expecting my son I went to
    look at the baby stuff there  and they had a lot, they also have a
    catalog that you can order BP stuff from.  I know this because my
    friend did her daughter's room in BP.  If I see her this weekend I will
    ask her where else she got most of her BP stuff.
    
    YOu might want to also trys Norms Discount, I know they have the
    feeding sets.
    
    
    Liz

    There is, or was, a store in Harvard Square that has a lot of
    Beatrix Potter stuff.  I'm afraid I can't be more specific because
    I don't do Boston, but a friend got a Squirrel Nutkin coffee/hot
    chocolate cup there. 
    
    The gift shop At Wit's End in the Royal Ridge Mall just off exit 1
    in Nashua usually has a lot of nice things like cups, spoons, baby
    starter sets, etc.  I don't know if they have Beatrix Potter in
    particular.
    
    --bonnie

    Liz,
    
    Can you tell me where Norm's Discount is located, also directions to
    Luv-a-bye in Harvard???
    
    Thanks,
    
    Mel

    Melissa, I'm not very good at directions, but Norm's Discount is on
    Airport Road in Fitchburg, off John Fitch Highway?  Not far from
    Rich's, and Heartland, if you are familiar with that area of town. 
    
    Liz can probably give you more specific information - but if I can find
    it, anyone can!  The store doesn't look like much from the outside, but
    it has quite a selection of baby stuff.  We ended up buying our baby 
    bureau and crib comforter, sheets, etc. there.
    
    I have a wholesale baby clothes catalog at home, and I know it had some
    cute BP baby clothes at very reasonable prices.  BTW, I ordered some
    clothes for my daughter and was very satified with the prices and
    quality (I usually don't trust catalogs because you never know what the
    quality will be!).  I will check this weekend and get the name and
    telephone number for you, in case you would like a catalog.
    
    Good Luck,
    Diana
               

    Try Country Baby & Maternity in Littleton, Mass. right near the center. 
    They have some really cute outfits, sweaters, etc. with the Beatrix
    Potter embroidery. 
    
    Also, BJ's Wholesale Club in Marlboro, Mass. sells the set of little 
    books for about $ 16.00. 
    
    The owner of Country Baby is really nice and helpful. Perhaps you should 
    give her a call and see what she has, or what she can order for you. 
    The telephone number is (508) 486-1048.
    
    Good Luck!!!
    
    
    Leeann Campagna
    
    
    
    

    I almost forgot - the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston has posters, books
    etc. in the  Beatrix Potter motif in their catalog and at the Gift Shop. 
    The phone number there is (617) 267-9300 - ask for the gift shop - they 
    are VERY helpful.
    
    Good Luck Again!
    
    Leeann
    

    Thanks Leeann,
    
    I just called them, they are sending me a catalog today!
    
    Mel  :^)

To the best of my knowledge, Wedgewood has the rights to Beatrix Potter
illustrations on china (childrens cups and bowls, for example).  While
you can find it at many stores (Jordan Marsh in particular), there is
also a Wedgewood outlet store in one of the outlet malls (the Maine Mall?)
in Kittery, Maine, right of the first exit of I-95 when you cross into
Maine from Portsmouth, NH.

	-Neil

We decorated Michael's whole room in Beatrix Potter.  However, we live in 
Texas so giving you the names of stores won't help much.

We got the crib set (bumper pad and quilt) in a baby specialty store. 
There are a number of different BP versions, so we had quite a choice.  As
mentioned in previous replies, any baby specialty store will have books you
can look through.  The set we got also had a stuffed rabbit made out of the
fabric to match the crib set, so we bought that.  And we also got two
pillows to match, even though it isn't safe to put them in the crib with
the young'un -- ours sit on top of a bookcase on either side of the rabbit,
a focal point in the room.  Pat made a balloon valance for the window out
of a light blue and white candystripe chintz.  She also ordered extra
fabric to match the crib set and made a wall hanging out of it.  Most of
those sets offer a matching wall hanging you can buy, but the one that went
with our particular set wasn't what we wanted, so Pat just made one.  We
also bought a stuffed Peter Rabbit that sits on top of a covered table in
the room, and a beautiful hardback BP story collection that also sits on
the table.  We didn't get the BP lamp because it was so exhorbitantly
priced, but Pat found a light blue ceramic lamp, and got a BP shade for it
to match our crib set.  She also got the matching diaper stacker.  It all
worked out quite well. 

We've since been on a constant lookout for BP things, and recently found a
cache of it in a gift shop in a mall in Rochester, NY.  They had the little
BP paperweights that you turn upside down and when you right them it snows,
and we also got a BP "Baby's First Christmas" tree ornament as a keepsake
for Michael. 

The BP china is sold in many nice department stores and baby stores; we got 
ours as a gift.

I think you'll be surprised at how much of it you find once you start 
really looking.  Good luck!

Steve

    I've thought for awhile about entering a response here and finally
    decided to go for it...I don't mean to start a rathole; but just
    wish to offer my personal experience.
    
    While waiting for our baby's arrival, we decorated the nursery in
    beautiful pastel chintz on a bears&balloons theme (I collect bears).
    It was gorgeous.   Now comes the however part....when Jason was about
    9 months old this nursery didn't really suit him any more...it was
    just too sedate.   Well, we just completed decorating a new room for
    him in *primaries*.   He loves it!!  and get so excited about playing 
    in his room!!   If we were to have another child, it would be primaries
    from day one - boy or girl.
    
    I now have about $300 worth of pastel comforters, bumpers, crib skirts,
    wall hangings, teddy beds, etc. in the attic....which is why I'm
    entering this response.
    
    Beatrix Potter is *loveley* stuff, tho.   
    
    FWIW, 
    carol

    Mel,  Norms address is; 55 Falulah Road, Fitchburg, MA.  Their phone
    number is (508)-345-1137.  We brought all of Alex's furniture there
    including his century infant carrier/car seat.  I can't really give you
    directions becasue I don't know where you live, If I knew then I could
    problaby give you better directions.  But its the right before you go
    over the bridge going towards the John Fitch..
    
    I can't really give you directions to Luv-a-buy in Harvard, but it is
    located about a mile or so down the road when you take the Ayer/Harvard
    exit off of rt. 2. right down the road from Carlson's Orchard.
    
    
    Hope this helps.
    
    Liz

    Also available at the Briar Patch in Sturbridge.

    My Aunt told me of a place in Sturbridge, but, she didn't know the name
    of it or *wher* it was (ie: how to find it)????  Can you give me
    directions coming I-90 (MA pike) Westbound???
    
    Thanx,
    
    Mel

    I've seen BP china in the Royal Doulton outlet in Kittery, Maine.
    I think I've also seen it in Kitchen, Etc in Nashua, NH.  (That's
    located on Daniel Webster Highway, right in front of the Purity
    Supreme, and right next to the Green Ridge Turkey Farm.)
    
    Lovabye Baby in Harvard is on Rt 110, just north of Rt. 2.  If you're
    heading west on Rt 2, take the 110 exit to Ayre.  The store will
    be on your left, just before you enter Ayre.
    

    Mel,
    
    I'm in England for a while now and have found that most of the BP stuff
    that is unique is in those "country" type stores that sell cute
    nick-nacks or handmade articles. Maybe just stop into a few in your
    area. The things I've seen here I have also seen at home otherwise I'd
    offer to ship things back to you. I will keep my eyes open for things
    that I have never seen at home and "mail" you to see if you want me to
    send it to you.
    
    Andrea

    I found the address for Waterford Wedgewood who are responsible for
    making the BP stuff - mostly the "china" pieces I presume but they do
    have the story books pictured as well. The article says see the full
    nurseryware range at leading stockists or shops or write for a free
    brouchure. I'm sure they could also give you the address of US
    distributors as well to avoid an international shipment.
    
    The address is:
    
    Carole I. Hammersley
    Waterford Wedgewood UK
    Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent
    ST12 9ES
    England

    FWIW, there is (or at least was up until last year when  I moved)
    a store in Carmel, CA called "Beatrix Potter and Friends." They
    had a huge selection of everythig conceivable (no pun intended!)
    with this motif. I don't have the number with me today, but try
    calling information in Carmel and I'm sure they'd be happy to send
    you a catalog. I got stuffed figures, pencil boxes, a "Tailor of
    Gloucester" music box, cross-stitch and knitting patterns; could 
    have spent a fortune then, but not even being pregnant yet, couldn't 
    quite justify it...
    
    Good luck - 
    
    Akosua

    
    Mel,
    
    If you're still looking, I came across a couple of sources of
    Beatrix Potter things this weekend.
    
    The Early Learning Centre in Greendale Mall, Worcester has a modest
    selection of Beatrix Potter - mostly stuffed animals and books - 
    and the cutest BP crib mobile I've seen!
    
    Also, I believe that there is some BP bedding, wall paper, etc.
    available in the JCPenney catalog.
    
    Carol

    
    One more source....saw a couple of cute BP items (baby's first
    year calendar and a growth chart thing in addition to stuffed animals
    etc) in the infants department of Jordan Marsh at the Worcester 
    Galleria.  They are going out of business at this locatin and 
    everything in the store is 20% off ... not much of a discount off 
    their normally high prices but the discount may get bigger with 
    time.

    Carol,
    
    I am going to the greendale mall first chance I get (after reading your
    note about the BP mobile) Just what I'm looking for.
    
    I already have a baby's 1st and 2nd year calendar(s).  But I still
    think I'll hit JM for the stuffed animals anyway, those are usually
    expensive.
    
    I went to order the wallpaper for the nursery and for a 10'X 9' room
    the paper was going to cost $250 (after a 30% discount)!!!  Can you
    believe the HIGH cost (for designer paper)????  It isn't even vinyl!! 
    I think after seeing the price, I am going w/a vinly plain paper
    w/small dots or something and use the BP border around the room.  That
    way if this child ever decides to take a crayon or pen/pencil whatever
    to the walls, I'll be able to use cleaner to get it off (with luck
    it'll work too!)!
    
    Thanks Carol,
    
    Mel  :^)

    CArol,
    
    I went to The greendale mall and they had to order it for me cuz
    they've had such a DEMAND for them!  Anyway, It was cute, you're right
    (for $50.00 it better be), but the only thing that we didn't like about
    it was that it was more for "people" than for the baby.  I mean the
    figures hung upright, not facing down toward the baby/crib.  Alot of
    mobiles are made that way, so that evryone else can see it except the
    bay, all the baby gets to see is the bottom of it.  I saw some others
    in there that were the kind we want.  So I am glad we went, it's a neat
    place for kids!
    
    Thanks for the tip,
    
    Mel
    
    PS:  There was a cart in the mall right outside the learning center
    store and she had alot of BP things there!  A pretty good selection I
    might add.
    
    

    I can't find the directions for the Briar Patch in Strubridge, can
    someone help me out?  I tried calling them for the directions but
    information doesn't have a listing for them.  Are they still in
    business?
    
    Mel

    Does anyone have a catalog for the Honey Bunny nursury accessories (by
    Daisy Kingdom)?  They're the bunnies wearing clothes pattern.  
    
    Does anyone know a store that carries a complete set (ie crib bedding,
    lamp, rug, etc.) in Massachusetts or New Hampshire?
    
    I have seen in the Simplicity sewing book a pattern for making some of
    the bedding.  Does anyone know how you get the fabric?  Send away for
    it?  Buy it in a super duper fabric store?
    
    Thanks,
    
    Robin

    I saw lots of Honey Bunny stuff at the JC Penney in the Pheasant Lane
    Mall. Burlington Coat Factory at the Nashua Mall may also carry it.
    
    sue
    

    Also try So-Fro Fabrics for accessories/nicknacks. I got a Daisy
    Kingdom clock there (at the time it was 50% off) as well as some
    iron-on transfers.  I also saw some Daisy Kingdom ink stamps and
    figures at Ralph Jordan's in Acton. These were ceramic or molded 
    plastic, I think. So, if you're 'crafty' you might be able to make
    something with these, too. (I've seen the figures glued to light
    switchplates, etc.)

    Forgot to mention this, there is also Honey Bunnie wallpaper and
    borders, if you need it. I got mine at Lynch Paint in Westford,MA.

    To answer my own question ...
    
    I have found the address of the catalog containing Honey Bunny items:
    
    
    c/o  Daisy Kingdom
         134 NW 8th Place
    	 Portland, OR  97209
    
    	 (503) 222-9033
    
    You have to send $2.00 for the catalog.
    
    Robin

    Does anyone know any discount/outlet stores that carry brandname
    bedding/decorations?  We saw a few that we liked by Calliope (sp) and Jenna? at
    the specialty stores.  They averaged by $75 per piece.  I really like
    them so I may have to break down and buy it.  I really would like to
    get some type of "deal" on them.  I will even mail-order it I can get
    it cheaper.
    

I don't know where you are located, but have you tried Spag's "Ye Old 
Schoolhouse" in Shrewsbury.  They have a section with infant furniture etc.
I bought mine from a baby store in Worcester then saw the same thing at Spag's
for about 1/3 less.  

If I remember correctly, Spag's just carried samples.  You need to order
which takes about 4-6 weeks.

Barbara

    How about Raschelle's in Westboro, or Calverts in either Shrewsbury or
    Westford (I think?).
    
    If you're out shopping for the holidays, consider some of the "Outlet
    Malls", in the South Shore of MA, or the one in VT just north of
    Springfield.
    
    Just some thoughts
    Lyn

    Well I did a dir/title search for a place to put this question,
    and this best fits it.
    
    We have bought a second hand crib, which is a bit larger than the ones
    being sold today.  We bought a mattress for it and it was too small
    so we are returning it for a larger one.
    
    My question is:  The sheets that I bought for the crib just fit the
    current mattress (the one that is too small), What should I do to
    fit the sheets on the larger mattress?  The sheets I have are the fitted
    ones, and I notice that you don't have a choice in size.
    
    Just another little obstical before due date.    JOAN...
    

    Joan, I'm having a little trouble following what you are saying.
    
    Is the crib bigger than the mattress, or you've just found the sheets
    don't fit right?  If the mattress has ANY gap between the rails and
    mattress, DON"T USE IT!!!  there is a definite hazard of the baby
    slipping between and suffocating.  If it's only the sheets not fitting,
    consider making your own, by cutting up standard flat sheets.
    
    Personally I've always like flannel sheets anyway.
    
    Good luck in the "waiting game"!
    Lyn
    

    Sorry Lyn,  sometimes I tend to babble on and make no sence.  
    
    Our mattress is too small for our crib so we are buying a larger one.
    The problem is that the sheets that we bought (cotten) just fit the
    current mattress (the one that is too small for crib).
    And when we get the bigger mattress the sheets wont fit at all.  All
    the sheets we've seen are one size, small...
    
    I guess the only thing we can do is to buy regular sheets and sew them
    to fit...  I was curious if anyone else had this problem and what they
    did to solve it.
    
    Thanks for any imput
    joan... 

    Joan,
    
    Try the knit crib sheets.  They have some stretch and give to
    them, so they'll fit on a larger mattress.  If it's only an inch
    or two's difference, that should do it. 
    
    --bonnie

    I am want to do my nursery with Paddington Bear.  Has anyone seen
    anything with him on it (fabric, storybooks, nursey acessories, stuff
    Paddington bears, etc.) I have saw it in a book but cannot find the
    book or anything with Paddington Bear's face on it.
    
    -yolanda
    27 weeks and counting...

    Yolanda, where are you?  I remember seeing some Paddington Bears, not
    sure what else at the Early Child Center (I think that's the name) at
    the Greendale Mall in Worcester.  I'm not sure but Raschelle's may have
    PB crib accesories too.  I think I saw PB wallpaper, borders and
    material in one of the books at the Discount Wallpaper places, one is
    in Westboro on Route 9, near the Burger King, the other is on Route 12
    in Auburn, near the intersection of route 20.
    
    I'll keep my eyes open!
    

    Lyn,
    
    The place at the Greendale Mall is called the Early Learning Center.
    
    -Tracy (who has written too many checks to that place!)
    

    I am in Richmond, VA.  I have friends that will buy/ship things to me
    that live in GA, TN, MD, D.C., LA., NC, SC, and the Boston area.  So
    if you see Paddington Bear stuff I am sure that I can locate a resource
    to buy/ship it to me.  Even some of the stores are willing to ship to
    me (at least that what I was told in PA.).  
    
    I will check at the Early Learning Center in Richmond.
    
    -Yolanda (who knows no boundaries when it comes to Paddington Bear)