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Based on the bestseller by Whitney Otto, this film seemed to miss all the poetry and the ephemeral charms of the wispy novel by trying to make a concrete movie out of it. Directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse (who made a similar hash out of A Thousand Acres), the film centers on Winona Ryder, who is debating her impending marriage and decides to make up her mind while spending the summer with her grandmother (Ellen Burstyn). This leads to a variety of encounters with Grandma and her sewing circle (which includes Anne Bancroft, Kate Nelligan, and Maya Angelou, among others), who reminisce about men, love, and marriage. It's put together piecemeal, like a quilt, but the parts add up to a fragmented, unsatisfying whole, despite some solid acting. --Marshall Fine

From the Manufacturer

The wood frame style pack in play playard in Marlowe blends flowing lines, the ideal proportion and purposeful details to define quality and comfort. Its distinguishing characteristics include the pivoting posture plus changing table that fits your life with decidedly functional, dramatically different and uniquely convenient height. This allows you to stand more naturally with less back strain while changing diapers. The removable full size bassinet provides a cozy nap time space with Graco signature quilted bumper and mattress pads. Unlike traditional quilting methods which create holes in the fabric allowing leaks and spills to seep through and dirty the padding beneath, the Graco signature quilting is ultrasonically quilted to prevent seepage, ensuring a cleaner, neater nap time. The innovative squeeze latch adds graceful detailing and natural folding motion. If your little one needs a little extra soothing use the 2 speed vibration which is mounted under the mattress pad so your baby will receive the full soothing benefit. Try one of the five tranquil nature sounds or calming songs and with a timer that has 4 settings there's no need to disturb your little one once he or she has drifted off to dreamland or just gaze happily at the soft, detachable toys hanging from the included mobile. There's a built in night light if you do want to take a peek. Baby gear is all grown up with this stylish pack 'n play playard, designed to look like furniture. Unlike any other, this chic model features wood legs, and, taking inspiration from living room furniture, the fabric trim is uniquely sewn to complement what's already in your home. It has a 2-level, 6-cubby storage organizer.

Product Description

Baby gear is all grown up with this stylish Pack 'N Play Playard, designed to look like furniture. Unlike any other, this chic model features wood legs, and, taking inspiration from living room furniture, the fabric trim is uniquely sewn to complement what's already in your home. It works beautifully too, with features like the fold-away, right height changing table with built-in, deluxe 2-level, 6 cubby storage organizer that makes diapering less of a pain?literally! Your baby will feel pampered by the mattress? deluxe, quilted fabrics and soothing vibration, not to mention the music and nature sounds. She'll love being in it, and you'll love looking at it.

Features:

• Only playard made with natural wood
• Real wood legs complement home decor
• Deluxe, two-level, six cubby storage organizer
• Unique sewing style to look like furniture in your hom

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• Pivoting, right height changing table makes diapering more comfortable and convenient
• Soothe 'n amuse machine with:
• Two-speed vibration in mattress
• 5 classical songs and 5 soothing nature sounds
• Auto-shut off timer
• Deluxe bassinet cushions baby with Graco signature quilting on bumper and mattress pad
• Canopy on bassinet shields Baby from light
• If playard gets sandy, carefully remove sand from all surfaces before packing into bag as sand can damage top rail lock
• Clean with household soap and warm water/drip dry
• NO BLEACH, machine wash carry bag in lukewarm water
• Recommended Use: For children unable to climb out, under 35" tall. Changing table for babies under 25 lbs. Bassinet for babies under 15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 39.9"L x 28.3"W x 29"H
• Weight: 29.7 lbs.