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Paula Deen Getting Her Own (Wait For It…) FURNITURE LINE
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She’s got her own line of tacky reading glasses, t-shirts, aprons, and jewelry. She hawks rugs, lunch bags, mugs, and and dinnerware. And now, in today’s issue of “what in the hell is wrong with the world we live in,” Paula Deen is getting her own FURNITURE LINE.
That’s right! Paula Deen, a COOK, signed a licensing agreement with Universal Furniture to produce a line of bedroom, dining room, home office, home entertainment, accent furniture, and upholstery.
And guess what, y’all? The line will be available in retail stores before Labor Day. The cost? Four-piece bedrooms and eight piece dining sets – including a table and six chairs and a buffet hutch unit – are targeted to retail from $2,799 to $3,299.
Paula Deen told FurnitureToday: “I like so many things, and if they are put together properly, it is stunning. Some of the furniture is shabby chic and has a distressed, casual look. We also have pieces that are solid wood that have more of a formal look. These pieces can be mixed and matched. [Universal] looked at everything I have been collecting over the years [in my house] and duplicated those in an affordable way.”
Bottom line: Anyone who buys a Paula Deen headboard or home entertainment set is a FIRST RATE MORON. Enough is enough. From all of us here at Food Network Humor, we say:
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---Paula Deen Launching Designer Paper Products Line
---Paula Deen Has Her Own Line Of Mac and Cheese
---Get Ready, Y’all: Paula Deen Baked Goods Coming To A Wal-Mart Near You
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“Four-piece bedrooms and eight piece dining sets – including a table and six chairs and a buffet hutch unit – are targeted to retail from $2,799 to $3,299.”
“I have been collecting over the years [in my house] and duplicated those in an affordable way.”
I think Ms. Deen and I have a very different idea of what “affordable” means.
What’s next? Paula Deen dentures? They come in two flavors y’all, butter and bacon grease.
LOL. I’m going to start my own furniture line too! “Shabby” and “distressed” describe the furniture in my home just like Paula’s. Then I’ll make a bundle of money, go to Ethan Allen and live as I was meant to live …
–>Dreaming of Dollars<—
Apparently, these manufacturers think the American buyers are morons, and will buy anything with a celebrity’s name on it. TFN must be over the moon with this.
Tatiana, I work in the music industry, and I’ve had it proven to me over and over again that American Buyers *are* morons Sad but true.
*big deep sigh*
Here in France, we would never buy furniture from a woman like this. You see, we are smart consumers. We don’t aimlessly go out and buy substandard crap just because some loud, obnoxious home cook says it is good.
Affordable? 3 grand for a four piece bedroom set is not affordable. That’s highway robbery. Disgusting.
LanaBanana, of course you are right. What was I thinking?!? I keep forgetting its things like this that have me dreaming of my own military compound in Montana.
Genevieve, I work in the fashion industry and, as such, I travel to France several times a year. I’ve seen plenty of substandard crap there, just not with Paula’s name on it (yet).
“…military compound in Montana.” *guffaws* That’s wicked! (in a good way)
genevieve as a half french/american person, may i just say would you just vas te faire foutre. really tired of your anti-american rant. if you fuckers didn’t lay down like sheep during ANY time during ANY war, we wouldn’t have had to step in and save your pussy asses. viva la france indeed. bloody cowards. go cry in your brie. asshole, ingrateful toad.
Scot—well said, and in our household we heartily agree.
Viva la USA—greatest and most GENEROUS country on the planet !
Thank you Scot – I was tired of reading her BS about “you Americans” and “we in France”… NOBODY CARES WHAT YOU FRENCH PEOPLE DO.
For those of you not old enough to know this, but France is the HOME of celebrity-licensed substandard crap. Yes, I speak of Pierre Cardin, the Grandpere of vinyl manbags and gold-toned nose clippers. Back in the 60′s and 70′s, Pierre Cardin’s company was infamous for licensing his name to every schlock manufacturer in the civilized world.
iIl n’y a pas de quoi isis. i just hate stupid assholes that have nothing better to say-”we are better than you americans”. really? then why do you rely on us for everything? yes the market is down, etc. but can’t you come up with ANYTHING on your own? asshats. do something other than wine and cheese. sorry, but arabs came up with that much earlier. buttwipes. oh so inventive…..
Now now people. I haven’t even started yet on the obesity thing. You know how I feel about buffets. For the tourists, especially American tourists.
Scot, you should just settle down . I wasn’t alive during the war but I was told you Americans helped end it. I think you try and take full credit but conveniently leave countries like Great Britain and Canada out of it. I know far more British and CDN’s were lost during both WWI & WW2, but American history like to omit their participation. Like
During DDay for instance.
Tatiana, certainly Cardin & YSL showed the world how to lend images to licensees, something Americans were unable to figure out themselves. We still chuckle at the fact that fake handbags outsell the real deal in the USA, 20 to one.I’d expect that from Russians, not Americans.
Ahhh but..Genivieve—you completely ignore the fact that there were 3 American soldiers for every English soldier in Europe and the Japanese were SOLELY defeated by Americans.
Whereas the French surrendered to the GERMANS after 30 days —— only because they ran out of room to RUN ~~~
genevieve, as i have stated i am a french/english PROUD american. i love my french heritage and wear it like a badge. but you come and piss and moan all over on this site like we are dirty little bastards. you europeons {sic} act like there is no sin on them. sorry. you assholes have had the shit mark on them since from time began. nazis? bosnia/herzegovina, the french holocaust? cocksuckers. hope you fry….oh, bon appetite chienne .
As fascinating as this argument is, I have to step in and ask that it please end. If you want to swear at each other, kindly do it somewhere else. That’s why I set up a message forum, guys.
Further off-topic comments will be deleted.
duly noted, i am sorry. if i offended anyone i regret that.
I did not swear at anyone. I was trying to convey how others outside of the US view this Ms. Paula Deen and why she needs to attach her name to just about anything.
I feel a French point of view to many of these topics would be useful. Afterall, we did give you Escoffier and many other culinary figures.
yes, so sorry, you also gave us gérard depardieu and venereal disease. thanks. so much. really.
And you gave us the Cheesecake Factory and the Outback Steakhouse as fining dining establishments.
And we teach our kids the mother sauces in Grade school.
yes. glad that your lovely country accepted the “fining” dinner restaurants. you all eat it up with a spoon. anything american you relish. from blue jeans to rock and roll. and you STILL can’t get it right. those restaurants that you mentioned are about as american as le peep is to french “fining” bistros. it was fun battering with you, but really this is pointless. parce que nous nous sommes bien amuses. au revoir.
Oh my goodness, I have returned to such drama! Genevieve, you started this whole thing with your rudeness. Why you feel so driven to trumpet your cultural “superiority” is something Freud might have been able to explain, as there doesn’t seem to be any other point in your being on this site. The rest of us are all here to enjoy ourselves by poking harmless fun at the expense of The Food Network, not each other.
Oh, Scot, the French may have given us Gerard Depardieu, but we gave them Jerry Lewis. Let’s call it even!
I am not trumpeting anyone’s cultural superiority. Perhaps culinary superiority.
Listen you have some things in America that many are envious of. We just tend to shake our heads over here when we see the adulation that is paid to the likes of Paula Deen, Guy Fieri, Duff Goldman amongst others.
Adulation? Not by anyone on this site – that’s why we’re all here. And yes, you did start this whole thing because you post your “I’m French and we’re better than you Americans” crap on every other topic that’s posted here. Good lord, knock it the hell off. Again – NO ONE CARES ABOUT YOUR FRENCH POINT OF VIEW.
No, it’s not welcome when it’s delivered with arrogance that is completely unfounded. Every country has great things and things it’s not proud of – so if you want to strut around a website like a peacock with it’s feathers spread, then I suggest you “spread” it somewhere else.
As the saying goes – those who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.
Quick question: If someone does happen to order her furniture, do they get a pound of butter with it as a free gift?
Stephanie,
It’s even better than that! You get TEN free pounds of butter!! WOO-HOO!
The bad part is that it has been sculpted into a bust of Paula Deen.
you can always melt that shit down…..
I wouldn’t be surprised if she made a bed that vibrated, considering all her sexual innuendos on her show! *shutters*
Hairball, If I were to see that, I’d be scarred for life, lol! And Scot does make a good point! :)
I actually work in the furniture industry and have seen the line, which the public won’t see for a few months as noted.
It is actually beautiful and extremely well made. I think you will be surprised.
where can we view the new line of furniture? I hope its better then martha stewarts stuff
The line of furniture is to be made by Universal Furniture, with Craftmaster Furniture supplying the upholstry and area rugs by Kaleen.
Here’s their sites, they’re quality manufacturers so the furniture will probably be quality, if of questionable taste. I don’t see the actual furniture here:
http://www.universalfurniture.com
http://www.cmfurniture.com
Paula Deen rugs are on display at this site, if you can get the Flash to work right:
http://www.kaleen.com/
Not my style, but not notably tacky. There’s no evidence that any of this is “substandard crap” or overpriced. Much of her cookware is made by Meyer, who is also a good manufacturer:
http://www.meyer.com/brands.html
The stuff I saw at Target seemed sturdy and comparable to anything in the price range. But I wouldn’t buy something with her name on it (or Wolfgang’s, Rachel’s, Emeril’s, etc…)
Judging by the lack of reviews of her cookware on Amazon, I’d say she may have trouble charging a premium for her name on a much pricier items like furniture.
Thanks for trying, but those links were all useless. The Kaleen site doesn’t even work, and the other 3 links don’t show Paula’s stuff at all!
Seems like Pauler is getting into even more hot water these days. What is with this woman ? This is like the 3 rd lawsuit launched against her. Sounds like she ain’t all that honorable y’all.
http://dockets.justia.com/docket/court-casdce/case_no-3:2009cv00952/case_id-296761/
“Shabby Chic” – isn’t that something that I could get at Goodwill for a lot less than what she’s selling it for?
I don’t know… just a thought.
Genevieve if France and the rest of the Eurpoean countries had paid their debt to the United States for our help in WWII we would not be having our economy problems We give money to every country in the world and none seem to be grateful Frances debt alone with interest would probably total around 60 trillion dollars I advocate buy American
@JoeJoe – Genevieve is a phony from the States, don’t waste your time.
I bought a Paula Dean soda and large chair yes it was pricey I did not even know who Paula Dean was until I heard her name from the Thomasville salemen it was a new line at this high end store and that the reviews were good. the pieces are well made and the fabric is of good quality. we buy items every day that are harked but people why be so cruel to Paula Dean she really affecting or effecting anyone that doesn’t want to be. All this bantering appears childish. I will sit comfortable on my Paula Dean sofa and chair and perhaps watch her show and make her even richer.
Hark you say Paula has her own softdrinks!
This just in: Paula Deen has agreed to do what has yet to be done, though many have tried. She is using her Suthun drawl, yawl, to hawk The BROOKLYN BRIDGE! Wait! It doesn’t stop there! In an unprecedented move for total world domination, she and her 2 moronic mama’s boys are sending reps to the Sahara and Atacama deserts to sell sand and mirages! Does it stop there? No, nooooo, I say! She is singelhandedly going to prove in writing (for only $3,299 per) that 1. Chickens, deep fat fried and greasy, STILL HAVE LIPS! 2. The Pope is NOT Catholic. AND, she will also explain that the chicken crossed to road to try to escape Paula World!
I BOUGHT A LIVING RM SET & DINNING SET W/CHINA CABINET @ DILLARDS AND WEIRS FURNITURE IN PLANO, TEXAS. I PAID AROUND $4,200.00 AND WAS GLAD WITH THE RESULTS. IF YOU CAN’T AFFORD IT MAYBE YOU SHOULD GO TO ROOM STORE OR ASHLEY FURNITURE…..EVERY PIECE I HAVE IS ALL SOOOO BEAUTIFUL. IF YOUR BROKE ASSES CAN’T AFFORD IT THAT’S YOUR PROBLEM NOT HER’S, GET OVER IT LIFE GOES ON…
I just bought the Paula Dining table in Linen and 4 side chairs, still deciding on the two end chairs, really like the upholstered side chair. Quality is really great for the price point, mid-grade furniture. I only paid a bit over $1500 for the table and 4 chairs including tax/shipping. I don’t watch Paula Deen and have heard of her, but if you like that transitional style or cottage look, its great stuff. I live near the beach and have a beach/cottage theme going so I love the line, way nicer than any low end Martha sponsored crap.
i have seen, touched and priced this furniture around. it wasn’t her name that caught my eye, it was dining room furniture. It is beautiful and well made. i am going to buy it with the side board and have found very good prices on it. I do love Paula Deen (I AM from the south).
I do have to say that I bought her cookware about a year ago and it is crap. The only good pieces are the baking dishes. That said, everything on her name on it doesn’t make it great, but the furniture is very nice, did i mention I’m also buying living room furniture with her name on it. I didn’t realize that was hers either until i fell in love with the look and quality. There were not big signs on the pieces.
If you haven’t bothered to try this furniture out, don’t knock it. I’ll check back in a few months and let you know how it’s working out…..