Comments on: Trend Alert: Faux Sherpa, Shearling & Sheepskin

By: Margot

Margot — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 13:05:05 +0000

Cute, but I think it’s too trendy now. And not practical with kids.

By: Mary

Mary — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 10:16:52 +0000

I bought two faux sheepskin hides from ikea years ago. Other than when I hid them from my dog when he was a puppy, they’ve held up well! They cover my arm chairs at my dining room table… And they are sooo cozy!

By: Squeak

Squeak — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 04:52:06 +0000

In reply to Joanne. I'm with you, Joanne!

By: Patti

Patti — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 04:38:39 +0000

I love this trend. Maybe it’s the quarantining mentality that I’m in but I love the softness. I have seen some very gorgeous, very expensive shearling chairs out there and they’re fab. They have a bit of the Scandi feeling which is so popular. Would be great for a northern cottage or ski chalet. I’ve also seen them in black which would be easier to keep clean (if no shedding dogs!).

By: Shannon

Shannon — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 01:14:26 +0000

I just bought a sherpa chair and ottoman from Target: Studio McGee collection and love it! It’s super cozy and petite sized. Disclaimer: I have no kids but I use this as my reading nook chair with a small side table for coffee and my ipad/book. Good price for a quality/trendy item. Stay tuned for how it looks in a few months… :)

By: Gray

Gray — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 22:34:26 +0000

I think they are cool, but I wouldn’t think they would be very practical. I wouldn’t purchase one, it would look crazy in my home, but in the right place, I can see it. I would rather get a cozy faux fur throw.

By: Diane Ray

Diane Ray — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 20:00:56 +0000

As you said, I think they look cozy and I like the textural look. However, I think they would look terrible within a month of anyone sitting on/using them. Matted texture, grimy surface that just grips every piece of dirt, lint, pet hair, or whatever else gets on furniture. No thank you! I like your idea of trying the look on something smaller/less of a commitment, like a pillow or bean bag chair, though.

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 19:24:31 +0000

Filing that one under pretty but not practical. My dog would have barfed on it within a nanosecond.

By: Joanne

Joanne — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 19:12:29 +0000

Personally, I would not buy furniture such as those above. I like classic and timeless both in furniture and clothing.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 18:27:20 +0000

Could you do a Sherpa on fashion Friday? I’m looking at slippers jacket etc. would love your insight

By: Jenn

Jenn — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 18:13:37 +0000

I love the look of this, but i also would worry how it would hold up with kids? And i think if you didn’t get like a high end knoll fabric, it would feel cheap, and more attractive in pictures than IRL. I was at Target recently and saw the Studio McGee ottomon. It’s very pretty online, but doesn’t look high end at all in person. Those curvy sofas above are to die for though!

By: Pia

Pia — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 18:07:19 +0000

Not my thing…