Down Undercover: Getting Down At Camp June 9, 2009
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We love to go camping for an escape from the high pace of everyday life. Sometimes there isn’t enough time to go on a road trip. Instead we set up a tent in our big backyard to camp under the stars.
When we have the time, we take our pop-up trailer to faraway destinations to explore mountains, rivers, wildlife and the beauty of nature. Whether we stay at home or go to a family campgrounds, the nights always tend to be chilly. Even in the middle of the summer, we’ve had frosty evenings to endure.
We discovered the best way to stay warm was to bring insulated down comforters for everyone. In warmer weather, they keep us cool. On cold evenings, we feel toasty warm without the danger of fire or other heat-producing devices. Our down comforters are portable and give our campsite a touch of home – even when we’re camping right in our own backyard!
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!
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.
How to Determine Threads Counts? May 5, 2009
Posted by bret09 in Alternative Down Comforters, Bedding Sheets, Down Comforters, Down Pillows.Tags: Bedding Sheets, Down Comforters, Down Pillows, Thread Count
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Thread count is the actual number of threads in one square inch of cloth. The higher thread count fabrics are woven with finer yarns, more durable, more luxury, more breathable and contain a tighter weave to prevent leaking. That makes them the lightest and therefore able to have the maximum ability to loft. A minimum of 230 thread count is necessary to be considered leak proof, which prevents down and feathers from leaking. When choosing your down comforters, bedding sheets, down alternative comforters or down pillows always check your thread count and don’t let it be under a 230 thread count.