jxwilliams: yes, it is coated canvas...
thank you all for the feedback! since joining tpf i've been exposed to new designers and all sorts of new bags AND the cost that goes along with them!!! so, it was nice to find a bag that was 195.00 that i really love...i think what i realize is that if i love a bag and it's not an "expensive premier designer" bag, it's OKAY!
thanks again for all the compliments!