Pillow Talk

PILLOW TALKBEDDINGAddressing a place where you spend a third of your life

Well, its 20 days until fall…. It is the end of the free flow of summer time fun and the start of one of the most beautiful seasons Fall!   The cooler weather brings out warm blankets, comfy pillows, socks and sweaters.

I remember my mother would change her drapes and bedding every year for the fall and winter months…she still does at age 90 God bless her.

Believe it or not sleep scientists have indicated that the quality of your mattress pillows and linen’s actually have an affect on how well you sleep.  So it is wise to choose your mattress size wisely.    Your headboard will actually be the center piece of your room.  Splurge on your bed linens there are so many different kinds of sheets available.   You want something that is durable and has a softness and smoothness to the fabric. The higher thread count does not necessarily mean a superior sheet.

Don’t forget pillows….did you know that you should actually replace your sleeping pillows every 12-18 months.

The random question that we picked from last weeks question(s)

“I am repainting my 2 story family room and hallway. Previously I had 2 darker shades on 2 walls and the rest was a lighter shade. I was wondering if it would be better if I paint one wall darker as an accent wall. If so, would it be the wall with the fireplace and all the windows or the wall to the left. I’m concerned painting both walls darker may be too much” Connie

I love double height spaces!  I would paint all walls the same lighter color, or if you want an accent wall- go for the fireplace walls to keep that the focal point.

Keep sending in your questions….we love hearing from you … Questions

Resources

Tumbler for various black and white interiors – Harmonize Homes Tumbler

It all started with the inspiration board

LEAVING DCMOVING TO NEWPORT RHODE ISLANDIt all started with the inspiration board

Do you believe that it is August already?????  I’m trying really trying to enjoy the summer and have as many friends and family over that I can.  This past week I had a few former colleagues over.  We worked together for the International Rescue Committee in NYC in various capacities.  We had a lovely lunch catching up and sharing new thoughts and ideas as we have all gone in different directions so to speak…

Abby (left)  stayed a few days as she made her way down from her home state of Rhode Island heading back to Washington DC. Kay (right) headed back to NYC.    Abby was up in Newport RI preparing her family home for the last month to be placed on the market for sale…. While the for sale sign hit the front lawn she had a Epiphany .  She was not going to sell, but rather move out of DC and move back to RI!!!  If you want to read an impressive back ground on Abby read  About Abby.

So what is a friend to do with a design background…..we started to plan.  What we did first was hit the stacks of magazines…and we made a inspiration board.  These were all the colors and styles that Abby visioned her home to look like. 

Then we went shopping….first we hit the Home Goods and then we hit Marshall both in Toms River. (THIS WAS ON OF THREE CARTS)….

Then we got home and unloaded our finds…..loved the reaction of the shoppers going into the store as we told them there were no pillows anywhere to be found!

Then we got busy coordinating them all…..

Abby could not resist the new oven mitts which matched her outfit.

We did have a lot of fun, and its always great to help someones dreams become a realty…..We will keep you posted on all design elements as they develop with the Cape Cod Home on top of the hill in New Port Rhode Island that will be filled with colors and dreams that will be come reality…..

Resources

Home Goods  shop Home Goods

Marshalls shop marshalls

Make Your Bed

 Its time to think about sprucing up the guest bedroom for the up coming holidays....There are so many ways to make up a bed ....by mixing an matching sheets, blankets and pillows...the combo's are endless...and so much fun...

Match your blanket to the sham

Fold the flat sheet over the duvet to show of the pattern

Pull all the colors together with throw pillows

layers of prints

folding down the blanket to show off the sheet pattern

drape a matching blanket to cuddle up with

 A single colored pillow can be dramatic

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