Craftsman Revival
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So, in the midst of planning a Grand Gathering for Dec 2010, I've discovered something about myself: I HATE ugly bedspreads. No really, I hate them.
So how about a thread where we post our ugly bedspread photos, from both ON and OFFsite hotels? It could be fun, as well as informative and entertaining.
As I'm sure all of you do, I'm weighing every option when it comes to places to stay. We have received the 25/30/40% pin code (THANKS to people here on the Dis!).
So of course we are now going through the decision-making rigamarole and I've had to ask myself "What is a deal-breaker for you?"
My answer came a little too easily: ugly bedspreads.
I would rather pay $20 - $50 more per night than stay for a week in a room where I can't relax. And honestly, for some reason ugly bedspreads bug me. (And not many things do.)
Now, if we're staying at a budget resort, this doesn't bother me at all. But if I'm paying upwards of $125/night for a room? That's a different story.
Its almost like the resort is saying "Hey there, we know you're paying lots of money to stay here, but we can't be bothered to replace one of our least expensive items more often than once every 15-20 years. We'd rather be able to hide the occassional puke stain, rather than replace the blanket."
And in Florida, especially, some of the hotels and their bedspreads have never left the 1980s Miami Vice era. Now, I don't mind a Bird of Paradise motif every now and then, but where in the world do Birds of Paradise grow in 10 clashing colors?
So maybe we can all help each other out. I'll post some photos next. if possible, please do share your ugly bedspread photos and stories.
And if possible, name the resort and the year you stayed there. (Perhaps some of these places have recently redeemed themselves? Hmmmmm?)
This should be fun
So how about a thread where we post our ugly bedspread photos, from both ON and OFFsite hotels? It could be fun, as well as informative and entertaining.
As I'm sure all of you do, I'm weighing every option when it comes to places to stay. We have received the 25/30/40% pin code (THANKS to people here on the Dis!).
So of course we are now going through the decision-making rigamarole and I've had to ask myself "What is a deal-breaker for you?"
My answer came a little too easily: ugly bedspreads.
I would rather pay $20 - $50 more per night than stay for a week in a room where I can't relax. And honestly, for some reason ugly bedspreads bug me. (And not many things do.)
Now, if we're staying at a budget resort, this doesn't bother me at all. But if I'm paying upwards of $125/night for a room? That's a different story.
Its almost like the resort is saying "Hey there, we know you're paying lots of money to stay here, but we can't be bothered to replace one of our least expensive items more often than once every 15-20 years. We'd rather be able to hide the occassional puke stain, rather than replace the blanket."
And in Florida, especially, some of the hotels and their bedspreads have never left the 1980s Miami Vice era. Now, I don't mind a Bird of Paradise motif every now and then, but where in the world do Birds of Paradise grow in 10 clashing colors?
So maybe we can all help each other out. I'll post some photos next. if possible, please do share your ugly bedspread photos and stories.
And if possible, name the resort and the year you stayed there. (Perhaps some of these places have recently redeemed themselves? Hmmmmm?)
This should be fun
Sorry - no photos to post, but living in a resort area I know what you mean about some U-G-L-Y bedspreads! 
And NOT because he's cool, but to protect his eyes.
I think Disney decided to do the same with CSR since it hosts so many business travelers at conventions who are used to nice bedding at hotels. I was surprised that it took them so long to update BWI and BC/YC's bedding since those are deluxes. And what about GF? Not to say that hotel bedding has to be white to be nice, but at least high threadcount and a solid color/minimally patterned. Flashy/bold decorative pillows can be used to finish the look (but bold and flashy should definitely be avoided in a bedspread) 
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