Decorating With Down: Convenient Down Throw Blankets May 31, 2009
Posted by bret09 in Down Comforters.Tags: Decorative Down Blankets, Down Throw Blankets
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Now that the hot weather is here to stay, you’ve packed away the heavy blankets and down comforters. What will you do when the inevitable chilly summer night occurs? Keep a convenient down throw blanket in your living room, outdoor room, camper and boat for instant warmth.
Invest in several down throw blankets so you always have a cozy, warm spot wherever you go. Toss a colorful down throw blanket over your favorite chair. Decorate your outdoor wicker furniture with a patterned down throw blanket. Keep a dark colored down throw blanket in your vehicle for impromptu picnics.  Store a down throw blanket in the cabin in your boat for chilly sunset sails.
Down throw blankets add a decorative, practical touch to any living space. They fit right into your everyday decor and are right there when you need them. Owning several down throw blankets also means nobody will be arguing over just one. Keep everyone cozy wherever you are with soft, puffy down throw blankets.
What The Princess and the Pea Needs May 29, 2009
Posted by bret09 in Down Comforters, Feather Beds.Tags: down featherbeds
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Do you remember the fairytale from your youth about the princess and the pea?� Maybe you tell this story to your own children before bed.� Either way, we all feel badly for the poor princess who cannot sleep because her bed is so very uncomfortable.� Her sensitive skin is assaulted by something beneath the covers.� She stacks up mattresses to try to make herself more comfortable to no avail.� Ultimately they discover a pea has caused this major discomfort for the princess.
Often modern day princesses discover a bent spring or old mattress is causing their daily discomfort.� This type of uncomfortable situation can prevent you from getting the deep, restful sleep you need every night.� What can today’s princesses do to get a good night’s sleep without breaking their budgets?
A down featherbed is the ideal way to transform any everyday bed into a puffy cloud of softness.� Sink into the ultimate oasis at bedtime when you add a thick, welcoming down featherbed to your bedding ensemble.
Sleep With An Egyptian May 28, 2009
Posted by bret09 in Bedding Sheets, Down Comforters.Tags: Bedding Sheets, Egyptian Cotton Sheets
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You’ll enjoy bedtime much more when you sleep with an Egyptian – well, Egyptian sheets, that it.� Now that we’re enjoying long, sunny days we get more tired at night.� After spending long hours gardening, swimming, biking, hiking and having fun, it feels good to slip into a soft, cool bed for slumber.�
Your bed is more cozy and inviting with breathable Egyptian sheets and a light down comforter.� Because down is insulated, it keeps you cool in the summer just as it keeps you warm in the winter.� Silky Egyptian cotton sheets feel fabulous against your skin, especially if you choose to sleeps sans PJ’s in the warmer weather.
All around the world, Egyptian cotton sheets are well-known as the finest quality with an incredible feel to the touch.� Nothing else feels quite as good against your bare skin as Egyptian cotton sheets.� With fine cotton, a tight weave and a smooth texture, Egyptian cotton sheets are the ultimate luxury for your summer bed.� Now that longer days are here, make the most of your nights with a pampering new set�Egyptian�cotton sheets for the coolest bed in town.
Bring Feng Shui Into Your Bedroom May 27, 2009
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Feng shui is a popular decorating buzzword these days.� This ancient�Chinese philosophy�revolves around�spacial arrangements and the flow of energy in a house or room.� By adding the concepts of feng shui to you bedroom, you will feel calmer and more organized.� Properly arrange furniture, get rid of junk, add the right colors and include soft down bedding to create an oasis in your bedroom.� Here are more principles to bring feng shui to your room:
1.��Eliminate computers and exercise equipment so your bedroom is a peaceful escape from everyday work and routines.
2.� Have levels of lighting ranging from bright to dim including candles.��Choose soy and non-toxic�candles with essential oils for a decadently relaxing�experience with�candelight.
3.� You breathe better in clean air.� Open the windows, get an air purifier and get rid of plants unless they are placed far from your bed.
4.� Hang up happy pictures and get rid of dark, depressing images.
5.� Use calming colors such as skin�colors ranging from beige to brown.
6.��Place your bed in the middle of the room with the headboard by the door and�a night table on each side.��The bed should not be�in direct line with the door and you should be able to see the door from your bed to feel safe.
7.� Close every door in the room before you attempt to slumber.
8.� Sink into your cushy bed with a down comforter and quickly slip into a long, relaxing night’s sleep!
Who Gives A Sheet…Or Three? May 21, 2009
Posted by bret09 in Bedding Sheets.Tags: Bamboo Sheets, Bedding Sheets
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Who gives a sheet…or three?� Now that summer is on the way, everyone is stripping down their beds to lighter sheets and thinner down comforters.� Whether evenings are warm or cool, cotton sheets and an�insulated�light down comfoter keep you as cool or toasty as you want to be.
Now that you’re changing sheets along with the seasons, how many sets of sheets should you have on hand?� The answer is often referred to as the three sheet rule.� If you have three full sets of sheets, they will last much longer than one or two.� Besides, one set of sheets is impractical if you get sick and the sheets get soiled.
Before you store your winter sheets, wash them thoroughly.� Cotton bedding sheets are washed with like colors in warm water then tumbled dry on a medium setting.� Over time, cotton sheets get softer and more welcoming.� Cotton/polyester sheets are machine washed and dried on a permanent press setting.� Always verify the fiber content on the sheets’ label before your wash and dry them.� Now that the weather is warm, you can even dry them on the line outside to save electricity.� Besides, you’ll love the fresh fragrance when they dry in the sun.
Store sheets away for the winter in a linen closet or chest.� Use a pouch filled with lavender or rosemary to keep moths away.� You can also deter moths with cedar blocks or chips.� For the summer, consider a new set of sumptous Egyptian cotton bedding�sheets for the ultimate night’s sleep.
Down Pillows – What You Might Not Know May 19, 2009
Posted by bret09 in Down Comforters, Down Pillows.Tags: Alternative Down Pillows, down, down alternative pillows, Down Pillows, memory foam pillows
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You might not know the finer details of selecting the ideal down pillow. While you may be familiar with the basic differences between down and feathers, is much more to find out about choosing a down pillow.
Did you know the outer casing of the pillow is called ticking? It’s an important part of the pillow because it holds the down or feathers in. The ticking should be 100 percent cotton with the highest thread count possible to keep tiny feathers from slipping out.
When an inch of down expands, the number of inches in space its takes is called fill power. For the fluffiest puffy down pillow, select a fill power of about 600. After all, you want that “ah” factor when you fall into bed!
Your position in life determines your pillow type - sleeping position, that is. If you sleep on your belly, you need a soft down pillow. Back sleepers do best with a medium pillow while side sleeper should select a firm one.
If you have allergies or budget concerns, there are cheap alternatives to down pillows. You may want to check out down alternative pillows or a combo pillow with down and feathers.
Ideally, you should update your down pillows every six months to two years so they stay in shape. Know their age by writing the date you buy them on the pillow tag. Having the right down pillow means a better night’s sleep every night!
The Basics About Down Pillows May 18, 2009
Posted by bret09 in Alternative Down Pillows, Down Pillows.Tags: Alternative Down Pillows, double down around pillows, Down Pillows, memory foam pillows
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A down pillow is a big, fluffy puff filled with feathers, right? Not necessarily. The seemingly subtle differences between pillows can make a major impact when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep. When you choose the right down pillow for your needs, a blissfully restful sleep is just moments away. Let’s check out the basic types of down pillows to choose from.
Often less expensive feather pillows are mistaken for down pillows. Feather pillows are filled with feathers with quills, which can be uncomfortable. They provide plenty of support but are not as resilient as down pillows which is why they cost less.
Down pillows are filled with the fluff located under a bird’s feathers. Down is nature’s own insulator on birds and when used in comforters or pillows. A resilient down pillow also lets air circulate so your head does not perspire or get cold during the night while you sleep. Because of these outstanding capabilities, down pillows are more expensive than feather pillows.
If you are allergic to down, alternative down pillows are another possibility. Washable down pillows also work well for some folks with allergies because they can launder them frequently.
For the ultimate night’s sleep, treat yourself to a luxurious down pillow!
Decorating With Down: Creating A Hollywood Budoir May 15, 2009
Posted by bret09 in Down Comforters, Down Pillows, Duvet Covers, Feather Beds.Tags: Decorating with Down, fluffy down pillows, oversize pillows
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Down is the ultimate luxury item for total bedroom comfort. Old Hollywood movie stars such as Joan Crawford and Rita Hayworth were glamorous. The bedrooms in the old movies from the 30’s and 40’s were equally decadent with rich colors, touchable bedding and plenty of oversize pillows.
If you dream of having your own Hollywood budoir, the look is simple to recreate with down bedding. The plushness of old Hollywood is yours with a down comforter, decorative duvet and multiple fluffy down pillows.
Choose deep colors and tonal designs for your duvet cover and curtains. Throw a down comforter over your bed with plenty of puffy down pillows. To sink into your Hollywood bed even more, add a feather bed for the best sleep you ever had.
Creating your own old-time Hollywood budoir is more than just fabulous – it’s good for you. Better sleep means improved health and more productive days. After a long day, kick back in your fantastic Hollywood bed to unwind and watch an old movie with your back against the down pillows.
Decorating With Duvet Covers May 14, 2009
Posted by bret09 in Down Comforters, Duvet Covers.Tags: attrative duvet covers, decorating with Duvet Covers, eye-catching duvet covers
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As the seasons change, the outdoor world looks completely different. Snow melts away to reveal green grass and budding flowers. We also adapt our indoor world to reflect the current season. During the winter you might decorate with darker colors, thicker blankets and heavier curtains. When the spring arrives, you want to get rid of the wintry decor for a lighter, fresher look to welcome the warmer weather.
Down comforters offer superior insulation, which makes them perfect to use during all four seasons. When the weather is chilly, a down comforter keeps you warm. If the weather is warm, the down comforter helps to keep you cooler. After all, down is made from feathers and this is exactly what they do for birds. No matter what the season, your down comforter remains an important part of your bedroom decor.
For the spring and summer season, choose an attrative duvet cover in a pale color to brighten up your bedroom. The duvet slips right over your down comforter and is secured by buttons along the bottom. In just minutes, you can totally transform the look of your down comforter with an eye-catching duvet cover. Go from dark and dreary to light and upbeat in mere moments. Who ever knew redecorating could be this easy?
The Lowdown On Down: It’s All About The Feathers May 13, 2009
Posted by bret09 in Comforter Sets, Down Comforters, Down Pillows, Fashion Bedding.Tags: Classic Down Comforter, Down Bedding, Down Comforters
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Down is considered one of the most luxurious types of bedding in the world. When you see a bed with down pillows, blankets and comforters, you want to dive right in. The unsurpassed comfort of down is thanks to the feathers.
Down bedding is filled with feathers. Everyone appreciates the outstanding softness and insulation of down. There is actual science behind the feathery comforts of that delightful down bedding you enjoy every sleepytime.
When it comes to a formal definition, feathers are the epidermal growth covering birds. These complex structural organs on birds are predominantly made of proteins. The feathers on birds keep them warm and insulate them from the elements.
Birds are recognized by the appearance of their feathers including texture, size and color. Down feathers and vane feathers cover a bird’s body. The vaned feathers have a hard central shaft with branches on both sides. The softest down feathers are located beneath the vaned feathers. Your down bedding might have either or both types of feathers.
The unique insular abilities of down comforters keep you warm in the winter and cool in the warmer weather. For this reason, down bedding is perfectly comfortable for all seasons. A down comforter is lightweight, portable and makes your bed the ultimate oasis for relaxation and sleep.