Archive for May 7th, 2009

Bathrobes

Thursday, May 7, 2009
posted by Lorraine L

bath-robeBathrobes come in many different sizes, types and materials. They are usually worn after a bath or a swim and are also called a house coat or dressing gown .Bathrobes are made from different materials know as cotton, silk, micro fiber and wool.

Cotton bathrobes absorb water easily and are used normally by pools, beaches and after showers. Cotton is suitable in hot climates as it tends to absorb perspiration.

Silk bathrobes are elegant glossy fabric composed mostly of fibroin. The silk bathrobes are more expensive and are not suitable in wet surroundings as it does not absorb water like cotton. They are use for wearing around before bed and hanging out in the bedroom.

Micro fiber is a synthetic fabric developed to maximize water absorption. Wool is common during colder climates.

Bathrobes are luxurious, thick and made of soft terrycloth or can be silky and thin Bathrobes are made in different lengths, fabrics and styles.

From a Kid’s Room to a Guest Room

Thursday, May 7, 2009
posted by SleepingInLuxury

another_guest_bedroomMany families with multiple children have a full house when the kids are growing up. The rooms are all occupied, and the house is full of knickknacks and photos and other strewn items. But once all those kids grow up and move away to college, the house that once felt so bustling and full can feel pretty empty and quiet. Some parents even opt to move once the children have moved away, because the house is simply too large for two people. But if you don’t want to give up your home, there is an option for those recently vacated rooms.

Convert one or multiple rooms into guest bedrooms. If you’re at all interested in interior decorating, design, or home improvement, it will be a great opportunity to create a room from scratch. Purchase a new twin bed and all the trimmings from a luxurious comforter to twin sheet sets. Repaint the walls, and fix all the little things about the room that have always bothered you. After all, what better time to replace that faulty door handle or trade out that chipped window pane?