Home fashions

I don't know how home fashions could do well in an economy we have now.  People are staying home more so they notice they need change, but if they can't afford the homes that they are in b/c they took a mortgage they knew they couldn't pay for then there is no way they would be buying anything major for said home.  

Smaller purchases like linens, towels and maybe smaller rugs I could see doing ok.  Some people are willing to splurge on good linens since they last for so long.  And since a lot of people can't really afford to do much outside of the necessary spending they might as well have things that can make them more comfortable staying home.

guest speaker 11/14

I actually like this guest speaker (as opposed to that Sarah Jane woman).  What I learn is that I should have already started looking for an internship.  I also learned that her job is something I would have never thought about.  It seems interesting and not the usual retail job that comes from this major.  I actually am thinking of looking into her field to see what is out there.