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Setting up the Guest Room at the Cottage
The days are getting longer and warmer as we get ready to head for the cottage to open up for another great summer. Looking at the bedding from the guest room it looks a little worn. This is the time to freshen up the guest room before the summer gets started and you start inviting friend’s and family to join you at the cottage.
The one new item for the guest room is a new set of sheets. Bamboo sheets have become the latest home accessory for the past few years. The benefits of using bamboo sheets is that there soft almost like silk but you don’t feel like your slipping and sliding with bamboo sheets.
These sheets are anti- bacterial and have hypoallergenic qualities giving them the ability to resist bacteria. This makes bamboo an ideal material for bedding given the recent coverage of the problem s such as bed bugs.
Bamboo is great in the summer and winter months. The material can a just to the climate by keeping your guest cool in the hot summer months and warm in the cooler nights. This is because it’s insulation ability and the material’s breathing nature.
With these new fresh bamboo sheets on your guest room bed your guest and family will surely enjoy there summer visit with you at your cottage this summer.
Standard King Comforter and California King Comforter What’s the Difference
Let’s check it out to see what really makes these two comforters different. We have heard them called California King, Standard King and also Eastern King comforters, but people are still confused between the three.
The King Standard comforter and the Eastern King comforter are the same size. Looking the King mattress which has the dimension of 76 in. wide x 80 in. long. Most think that the term California King Comforter is the next step up in size like the Twin to Queen/Full to Standard King and onto the mighty California King which even sounds cool and big.
To compare the two different size mattresses the King standard (or Eastern) size mattress is shorter and wider then the California King.
The California King Mattresses are longer and thinner .then the standard mattresses.
Here are the Length and Width for King Bed Measurements:
Standard King Bed Mattress: 76 in. wide x 80 in. long
California King Bed Mattress: 72 in. wide x 84 in. long
Creating a Matching Bedroom Set
If you’re interested in adding a bit of style to your bedroom, consider revising your bedding and bedroom furniture to match. Though furniture is a bit more expensive to replace, it’s easy to dress up your bedding to match your furniture through use of luxury duvet covers and pillowcases. For example, you might consider bedding with more earthy tones like green, taupe, crimson, or orange for more rustic beds. If your bedroom is comprised of more contemporary metal furniture, think bold tones like blue, black, or even purple.
If you have a mix of furniture in your bedroom, you might consider updating it if that’s an affordable option, or repaint and refinish it instead. If you can’t do any of the above, use the bed as the central focus and build the theme of the room around it. Through doing this you can create a stylistic space that you will love to return to after a hard day.
Replacing Your Old Pillows
The topic of old pillows came upon the weekend when I was cleaning up my boat for the summer fun ahead. I had my bed pillows in a bag that I left on the boat over the winter. They got damage so I toss them out. This was when the subject came up in a conversation how long should you keep your pillows. I did a little research and came up with some interesting answers I hope for you.
Think about how many times over the years you replaced your mattress, your comforters and sheets. Now think about your pillow, did you have it when you were in college or living at home. You feel it is so comfortable but you take note that you are not sleeping as well as you should be look under your head pillows wear out.
Shopping for a pillow look for a down pillow that’s hypoallergenic, supportive and lightweight made of high quality cotton pillow case or cover.
Pillow Cleaning
You’re tired and you go to bed but you can’t sleep. Do you ever wonder what is keeping you a wake? It could be the mites or allergens in your bed pillow. We launder our down comforter’s pillowcases and sheets on a regular base, but we need to clean our pillows at least every six months. Otherwise you could be sharing your bed and pillow with some unwanted guest like: Dust mites, Fleas, Ticks, Dead skin, Mildew, and Mold.
To get rid of these unwanted guest you can machine wash or hand wash you pillows or better yet get them dry cleaned. Pillows with materials like wool or foam need special care. Wool pillows can only be dry clean and foam pillows should be hand washed.
Taking care of your pillow in the same way we take care of your bedding is a good habit to get into. So if you can’t recall how long it’s been since you bought yourself a new pillow maybe it’s time to throw out the old and but a new pillow. They say a good night sleep starts at the head, so taking care of your pillow you will see a difference.
Spring Cleaning
I remember away back when it came around the month of April my mom would have us all pitching in to do spring cleaning around the house.
Mom would start with the kitchen cleaning out the cupboards throwing out old products that got shove into the back. Washing down the shelves putting everything back neatly in to the freshly clean cupboards. Mom always took care of the spring cleaning around most of the house.
My sister and I had one chore to do every spring and that was to do our own bed rooms. We would dust every thing in our rooms clean out our closets. Mom had us check out our winter wardrobe pack them away and get out our spring clothes. We would be at this all day as mom would check up on us to make sure it was done right.
The best part of spring cleaning was that we got to remove the flannel sheets. Mom would get us some new fresh Egyptian cotton sheets for the summer. We would put away our heavy duvets and put a freshly wash light coverlet blanket on our beds.
Spring cleaning for kid’s can be a big chore but in the end when all is done our rooms were fresh and bright ready to enjoy the coming months of spring and summer.
Bedding for Summer
If looking for a sound sleep you need to have comfortable bedding that includes pillows, sheets, comforters, duvets, blankets and quilts. Suitable bedding for summer is cotton and silk. Cotton with a higher thread count is more soft and comfortable. Ecru cotton is a good pick for summer. With cotton bedding you have good air circulation that guarantees a comfortable sleep during hot summers. During the summer nights if the temperature should fall you can use a light fleece blanket. Cotton used in cribs is best for the summer if you have babies at home.
Silk is a great summer bedding to use in the summer to keep you cool on hot nights. Silk bedding is lightweight and has a lasting elegance that can also be used year round.
Satin is another luxurious bedding material that you can use in the summer. This type of material is very smooth and gives a cooling effect in the summer nights. Sheets, pillow covers and comforters made with satin are excellent summer bedding even for those with sensitive skin
Cotton, silk and satin bedding is easy to care for and come is many colors. This summer bedding come is floral designs as well as printed including cartoon characters and sports.
Impressing Your House Guests
When you invite people to stay with you, it’s only natural that you want to impress them with your home and family. That’s why so many people spend weeks getting the house just right if they know that people are going to be coming to stay. After all, a person’s house really does speak volumes about a person themselves. So if you want to put the most favorable foot forward, make sure that the guest room is outfitted with the most luxurious and comfortable bedding that you can afford.
This means you’ll want to invest in fine quality sheets as well as other bedding. You’ll also want to make sure the guest bathroom is stocked with similarly luxurious items. One way to ensure that they’ll be comfortable and impressed is with Egyptian cotton towels. This will truly go miles to making your bathroom feel like a five star spa. There’s nothing quite as soft and comforting as really high quality towels after a hot shower, which is why you’ll want to choose the fabric that’s trusted by the most exclusive and lavish institutions in the world!
Bamboo Sheets and Allergy Suffers
Suffering from allergies, waking up with red eyes a runny nose and lots of congestion maybe you should think about buying bamboo sheets. How does this help people who suffer from allergies Well bamboo sheets will not cause allergies to shoot off the charts? Tracing the roots of any sheet material you will find that regular sheets can cause an allergic reaction. Bamboo sheets are ideal for those who suffer from allergies.
Bamboo material is derived from the eco- friendly bamboo plant; where as natural sheets are made from natural materials. The bamboo plant is naturally hypoallergenic, since the fibers do not cause allergic reactions. Cotton is often placed in the “natural” category though this is debatable.
The difference between cotton and bamboo is cotton is known to cause allergic reactions like itching rashes, and hives. Synthetic material like sateen, satin and polyester are also known to cause plethora for allergic reactions.
Synthetic materials are made from various chemicals causing allergic reactions. Most sheets on the market today are made with mixture of different materials. Cotton usually has a mix of material like polyester this helps to lower the cost of cotton sheets. Synthetic materials are often mixing with other synthetic materials which then cause harmful chemicals. When buying sheets and the word “blend” is in the description this coded word means there is mixed material in the product. Try to avoid buying these types of sheets if you are an allergy suffer.
If you suffer from allergies make your next purchase bamboo sheets luxurious eco-friendly, hypoallergenic bed sheets made from100% bamboo fibers. This could be one way to helping your allergy problem.
Overview on Different Types of Pillows Part2
This overview of pillows is going to be about a comfortable pillow to use when reading and a pillow design for women who are pregnant and find it difficult to get comfortable later in their pregnancy.
Reading Pillows
The basic design of a reading pillow is to help you to be comfortable when you’re reading typing or simply sitting down. Most of these pillows are shape like a chair but they don’t have the seat part, only the part to support your back. They come in a variety of shapes and colors. They have a distinctive shape and are made of varying materials that allow extra comfort when you use them.
Pregnancy Pillows
These pillows are specially designed for pregnant women. The pregnancy pillow helps to alleviate some of the lower back pain women experience during their pregnancy period. These pillows are very large but are not heavy; in fact they are extremely comfortable. This type of pillow comes in various lengths and shapes and can still be used after pregnancy.
If you are not sure exactly what type of pillow you’re looking for can be confusing. To get the best pillow and the right one be informed about it. Always know what you’re going to use the pillow for and shopping won’t be that difficulte.
Overview on Different Types of Pillows Part 1
Your pillows should be comfortable and always be able to support your body. The primary purpose of pillows should have these to basic features. This article is going to provide you with two different types of pillows so you will know the basics of selecting which is suitable for you. This is just two types I will talk about two more in the next Blog so you will have more to look at when it comes to buying the right pillow.
Down Pillows
The down pillow is one of the most comfortable pillows you can choose. Known as the Feather Pillows, sometimes they come with both down and feathers. Some have only feathers, though down is the softest. Various types of firmness can be found but you can be assured they’re all soft, breathable and comfortable. When buying a Down/Feather Pillow make sure not to buy the cheap ones as those type are sometimes manufactured without taking out the sharp bits in the feathers. If you are allergic, you can choose feathers pillows that are hypo-allergenic fill.
Memory Foam Pillows
The development of the Memory Foam Pillow was originally done by NASA for the astronauts who had to endure impact during launch process and reentry. In terms of technological advancement the Memory Foam Pillow is probably the best. These pillows are every soft and very light. They are made from visco-elastic polyurethane foam an extremely resilient material which makes them durable. The Memory Foam Pillow adapts to the size and shape of your head even though it’s very dense. These types of pillow gives people the solution to their back and neck problems during sleep or relaxation.