I am going to be the anti Martha today and tell you the truth about making your bed. Making beds is hard work. Folding the fitted sheet properly is not easy. Martha just might be the only person that knows how to do this correctly. Every time I approach this task, I am determined to succeed and I always get frustrated and give up half way through.
I won't begin to tell you how long it took me to iron these pieces yesterday. So, unless you are one of those very unusual people who loves to iron, pass on the Bischoff.
But it is nearly impossible to iron the wrinkles out. It is dry clean only and actually needs to be dry cleaned before you use it to remove the wrinkles.
And as if I never learn a lesson, I still buy new linen. I think it took an hour to iron this blanket.
And another warning, as beautiful as glass chandeliers and sconces are, they are a PITA (pain in the a**) to clean.
I will start with an endorsement. Save every extra cent you have and buy yourself a good set of 100% Egyptian cotton sheets. You will not regret this. They last forever and are the most comfortable sheets for sleeping. If it takes you your whole entire life to save enough to buy them just so you can die on them, do it. You will think you are in heaven.
I won't begin to tell you how long it took me to iron these pieces yesterday. So, unless you are one of those very unusual people who loves to iron, pass on the Bischoff.
But it is nearly impossible to iron the wrinkles out. It is dry clean only and actually needs to be dry cleaned before you use it to remove the wrinkles.
And as if I never learn a lesson, I still buy new linen. I think it took an hour to iron this blanket.
And another warning, as beautiful as glass chandeliers and sconces are, they are a PITA (pain in the a**) to clean.
Spring cleaning has me in it's clutches.
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While I was working and had money I bought the most heavenly Italian made Egyptian cotton sheets (2 sets). We're still using them and they are like silk. One set just got a hole in the bottom sheet and I'm crushed 'cause I know I can't afford to buy them again. I have to figure out how to patch it. They ARE close to 15 years old so I shouldn't complain....
I adore a comfortable bed..it should be delicious to crawl into and a joy to sleep in. I recently bartered a down comforter..OMH heaven. Found a lovely cover and wallow in warm coziness at night. I will look into the sheets..oh they look wonderful!!
Hugs, Sarah
But as You say, it´s cheaper to buy high quality in the long run!
Have a great day now!
Christer.
Thank you for sharing!
Love the photos of your home!
Will you do this, in each and every room... Give photos? While spring cleaning has you in its clutches and you are whipping up change and etc.? That would be lovely!
♥ Gentle hugs ♥
i just LOVE a comfortable and cozy bed....i was ironing some shams the other day...and was wondering if i was the only one doing it...now i know i am not alone...
where does Teddy sleep ?
Like Christer, you would die if you saw my bedroom. I do have 400 count cotton sheets, though, because it's the best I can afford and they are really nice to sleep on. I don't iron, or fold. I wash, dry and put back on the bed immediately. Well, as fast as I can with a small dog in the way. Take dog off bed, put bottom sheet on. Take dog off bed, put top sheet on. Take dog off bed... you see how it goes.
I agree about the sheets!
Part of the joy of a fresh bed is freshly laundered sheets...fresh from the washer and dryer - or drying line... ok. my rant is finished.
Now, I can move on to saying how gorgeous your spring bed looks!
Very beautiful, cozy and inviting.
Your bedroom looks like a magazine page. How beautiful!
I LOVE your linens. .the gorgeous embroideries, the textures. .all SO beautiful! People who don't buy a high thread count, never, ever know that they are missing. It truly does make a difference! I did make the mistake one time, of splurging big time to buy a set of 1200 count Egyptian cotton. .they were wrinkled beyond belief! And nearly impossible to iron out. Needless to say, I don't use that set much in my rotation.
Fifteen years ago, my older daughter suffered a stroke as the result of meningitis, and although she was paralyzed on one whole side of her body, her nerves became super sensitive, and once she got back home from rehab, she couldn't get a good night's sleep. I bought her a set of 600 count Egyptian cotton, and she couldn't believe the difference. They felt SO good on her skin. Silky soft, and no pilling. And even now, she won't buy any sheets with a lower count.
Thank you for sharing your gorgeous room, and luscious bed! It relaxes me, just looking at it!