Archive for May, 2010
Buy The Best You Can Afford
When we shop for bedding, we want the best that we can afford. We are aware that the quality of beddings will depend on the material. Egyptian cotton is a favorite choice, although there are other materials for the picking, like bamboo and percale sheet sets. The thread count will matter to the discriminating. Experts say that a thread count of 150 to 300 threads will give a luxurious feel at the same time giving the assurance of long lasting service. Of course, the cost goes up as the thread count increase.
These qualities in the bedding may be enjoyed without overtaxing the budget. Discount luxury bedding is available online. Browse through the many sites that offer beautiful sets at discounted prices. Department stores are also a great source of discount bedding. Go over to the bed linen section and take your time to choose from a wide range of designs, in ensembles that will truly satisfy your needs; just remember: the color and pattern you choose should complement the look of your bedroom.
New Beach Towels
The warm weather is here and we go digging out last year’s beach towels and OH! My! They are a little frayed. Thinking about sitting on the beach or by the pool you want to have a great beach towel by your side. They have many different styles and colors to choose from and they will come in handy for many reasons. You will get lots of use out of all summer.
With all the different styles and colors you can get a different one for everyone in the family so they all know which is there towel. Maybe there will be a pattern that will catch your eye that you would like for yourself. This will be your summer accent all summer long.
Beach towels come in many sizes for you to choose from. Some are really long and wide you can wrap your self up in them or lay on them on the beach. Some are smaller the just fit around you and some even have hoods to cover your hair.
Along with adult beach towels, there is also ones made especially for children. There are different characters and fun things that they can get on beach towels for a child.
Beach towels are easy to find in any department store or online if you like shopping on the computer. They are not expensive and you can usually find great deals and cool colors and patterns. Looking for a great summer gift; then a fun unique beach towel would make the perfect gift for anyone who enjoys the summer weather.
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.