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Why is Egyptian Cotton More Expensive?

Egyptian Cotton Sheets

100% Egyptian Cotton is far superior to other cotton. Why you ask?

The long fiber or staple of Egyptian cotton means there is more continuous cotton fiber to use when creating threads of yarn. Egyptian cotton yarn is smaller in diameter but stronger than other cotton. Smaller yarns equal more threads per square inch, which creates a stronger cotton fabric what is extremely durable in comparison with other cotton.

Egyptian cotton can withstand years of washing. So when your receive your 100% Egyptian Cotton Sheets from The Trendy Bed they may feel a bit harder than other cotton sheets at first. However, the more your sheets are laundered they will continue to become softer with every wash. In comparison with other cotton sheets that will begin to break down and pill over a shorter period of time, and so become less soft. This is why Egyptian cotton sheets can last for many years and is well worth your investment, actually saving you money over the years.

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A Nice Blend of Textures.

A nice blend of fabrics

When I came across this picture I wanted to talk about how beautiful, and what a nice blend of fabric textures.

In this picture it looks like a Ivory colored textured comforter of a blend of woven polyester and satin, along with textured blend pillow shams and a nice selection of different fabric throw pillows. The sheets look like a good 100% Egyptian cotton, sateen strip set of sheets, and to finish this bed they added a beautiful matching Ivory satin bed skirt.

This beautiful bed can be duplicated in your home by adding a beautiful set of 100% Egyptian cotton, 800 thread count, sateen striped sheets, some different textured throw pillows and a beautiful satin bed skirt to complete your ensemble.

Your choices are truly endless, you can have all matching colors like the one above, what makes this bed beautiful and unique is the blend of the fabric textures. How would this look with chocolate sateen stripe sheets, some chocolate throw pillows and a chocolate satin bed skirt? Sage sheets, sage pillows, and bed skirt? Taupe sheets, taupe pillows, and bed skirt?

Have fun and don’t be afraid to experiment with your colors and your fabric textures.

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Is Your Bedroom Ready For Romance? Part 5

Trendy Dream Bedroom #5

Welcome to part 5 and the last of the series on “Is Your Bedroom Ready For Romance?”

I have enjoyed sharing with you these beautiful dream bedrooms and my suggestions and ideas for making your bedroom the retreat it’s truly meant to be. This Dream Bedroom is one of my favorites. I am a big fan and I’m also a hopeless romantic of the old-fashioned romance, and if you are too, then you could make use of the White Eyelet Bed In A Bag with the comforter, bed skirt, Pillow Shams and sheets. This style of bedding really takes you back to 1800′s with the interesting impression it gives due to its fabric.

Trendy Dream Bedroom # 6

Adding to the tips, if you would like to cut down the expenses a bit, then be creative i.e. try to design the bed according to your novelty. Try to mix chic fabrics and create your own style, it could turn out good and impress your partner. Even if the creation does not turn out as good as one would want, then too your partner should appreciate to the fact that at least you tried to be romantic, innovative just for him/her.

Recap:

Get Rid of the clutter

Dress your Bed

Create the Mood

Light The Fire (place)

Enjoy

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Is Your Bedroom Ready for Romance? Part 4

Trendy Dream Bedroom #4

Welcome to Part 4 of my “Is Your Bedroom Ready For Romance?”

Part #1 the message was “get rid of the clutter”

Part #2 the message was “Dress your bed”.

Part #3 the message was “Create the Mood”

Today’s blog is all about “Light the Fire”

I have come across some wonderful dream bedrooms that I wanted to share with my readers. If you’re like me, I love the visual aids of looking at a bedroom and take what I love about each one and try to incorporate that in my own room. Today’s message is Light the Fire, so if you have a fireplace in your bedroom tonight could be the night to lite it! Is there anything more romantic then laying side by side your loved one watching the sexy flame of the fire dancing while your laying on luxurious satin sheets? This is my husbands pick of a Dream Bedroom.

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enjoy!

Is Your Bedroom Ready For Romance? Part 3

Trendy Dream Bedroom #3

Welcome to Part 3 of my “Is Your Bedroom Ready For Romance?”

In honor of Valentine’s Day, I’m going to share with you some “Dream Bedrooms” and some ideas so you have plenty of time to create your own dream bedroom. So let’s take a look at our own bedroom, in part #1 the main message was “get rid of the clutter”, in part #2 the main message was “Dress Your Bed”.

Today’s blog is all about “Create the Mood” for Romance.

Now let’s be honest, I hope the mood is already created before you move to the bedroom, but one can enhance the evening. Here are some tips to enhance the mood of the bedroom:

Fresh Flowers You don’t have to have the dozen roses, a single rose on her pillow or pillow sham will make her melt into your arms. If your doing this for your gentlemen a small vase of fresh flowers will put the essence in the air for you both to enjoy.

Music I personally enjoy music in the background , its like you really have to be quiet to listen to it. Some soft romantic music really turns on the romantic corner of one’s mind.

Candles Candles can evoke feelings of intimacy and they will help to reduce the stress of the day. Candles also give a romantic look to the room, my suggestion is to use candles in glass votive cups or glass containers for safety reasons and don’t go over board with the candles. Make sure your candles are located in a safe place and are safely contained in case you fall asleep after a nice evening of romance.

Drink of Choice Please don’t forget the crystal ice bucket with ice and a bottle of Champagne or White Wine with your best crystal wine glasses or champagne flutes within easy reach.

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Enjoy!

Is Your Bedroom Ready For Romance? Part 2

Trendy Bed's Dream Bedroom #2

Welcome to Part 2 of my “Is Your Bedroom Ready For Romance?”

In honor of Valentine’s Day, I’m going to share with you some “Dream Bedrooms” and some ideas so you have plenty of time to create your own dream bedroom. So let’s take a look at our own bedroom, in Part 1 the main message was “get rid of the clutter”.

Part 2 is going to be all about the bed again, remember it is the main focal point of the room.

If it helps, think of your bed as a “diva” and just like a diva your bed will have a list of demands:

Make me comfortable. Make sure your bed is out fitted with an excellent mattress, box springs and pillows.

Make me sexy. Choose sheets that feel good against your skin. This is a personal choice; you may enjoy the feel and fun of satin sheets, or the comfort and luxury you get from a great set of Egyptian Cotton Sheets, it’s still cold outside and those Flannel Sheets are sounding very warm and inviting right about now. Your body will feel sexy with any one of these suggestions.

Make me decadent. Dress the bed with the plumpest duvet and pillows you can find and afford. Don’t worry, they won’t stay on the bed for long but what a first impression!

Make me, Please! Yes, it’s easier to hop right in if you never made the bed, but rumpled and used sheets just kill the mood. Trust Me On This One!

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Is Your Bedroom Ready For Romance? Part 1

The Trendy Bed's Dream Bedroom #1

In honor of Valentine’s Day, I’m going to share with you some “Dream Bedrooms” and some ideas so you have plenty of time to create your own dream bedroom. So let’s take a look at our bedrooms, particularly if you’re expecting champagne, roses, and maybe a little something extra on Sunday, yes this coming Sunday.

Now, I know not many of us have magnificent bedrooms like this one above BUT if your bedroom looks more like Grand Central Station than an oasis like the one above, you need to get to work. Relax, you don’t have to do a complete makeover, but a few simple changes can help set the stage for a memorable night.

First, get rid of the clutter!! It’s hard to concentrate on nibbling his ear if you’re distracted by clothes that need folding, bills that need paying, or the stack of overdue library books that you’re using as a bedside table.

When it comes to the bed, keep in mind that it is — or should be — the focal point of the room. (Unless you overlook Mount Rainier, Puget Sound, Central Park, Grand Canyon, or any other gorgeous view. Even so, the bed still trumps.) So treat your bed like a star and showcase it.

One way to showcase your bed is make sure everything matches. Do you have a white flat sheet, and tan fitted sheet, and two different color pillow cases on your bed? Maybe it’s time to get that Bed In A Bag and make your bed the showcase you have always wanted.

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Trendy Inseparable Sheets?

These Trendy Inseparable Sheet Set is actually sewn together across the foot and up the entire wall side of the bed so the sheets are held firmly in place while you sleep.

Bunk beds are hard to make? Now make your bunk beds in a matter of seconds! Lay the inseparable sheets on the bed, put the fitted sheet on. The top and bottom sheets go on at the same time tucking in neatly along the wall side (there is no sheet to come un-tucked and hang down on the wall side of the top bunk). Get up in the morning, pull the top sheet up, straight across, and the bed is made. Even your children can made their own beds in the morning!

Let’s address those college students. Dorm beds are difficult to make. They are all against a wall! With our Twin Inseparable Sheets, students can make their beds in a matter of seconds. Just pull the sheet up and straighten. That’s all there is to it.

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Common Bedding Terms – Comforter

Using your comforter to make a statment.

Comforter:

A comforter is basically 2 pieces of fabric combined, with filling in between, and come in every style, color and design imaginable. They are thicker, fluffy and provide a warmer cover than the bedspread we reviewed yesterday.

Comforters do not usually cover the pillows when bed is made, and shams are a very popular way to decorate and coordinate the top of the bed with the rest of the room. Bed skirts are also often used as most comforters will not fall to the floor, leaving the box spring and under bed exposed.

Comforter Set:

A comforter set usually includes a comforter, bed skirt and shams. Twin and full sets usually include 1 standard pillow sham for the twin and 2 standard pillow shams in the full. The queen, king and Californai king sets will include 2 queen or 2 King pillow shams.

The bed skirt will vary in drop length per manufacturers specifications; they could be 14″, 16″, or 18″ drop length. This is when the Stay Tidy Bed Skirt Pins come in real handy.

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Trendy Bed In A Bag?

9 Pc 100% Egyptian Cotton Bed In A Bag

The most convenient and economical way to purchase a complete set of bedding is to purchase a Bed In A Bag on the internet.

Buying each piece of bedding separately will cost you considerably more than purchasing the complete Bed In A Bag – even if you don’t want all the “extras” that may come in the set. These sets typically include a comforter, duvet cover, pillow shams, bed skirt, fitted bed sheet, flat bed sheet and your pillow cases. Some will also include throw pillows for that extra decorated look. You can find Bed In A Bag sets from 8 pieces to 19 pieces, some complete with pillows and others complete with window dressing.

The combined value and convenience make it an excellent choice for those on a budget and those with busy schedules.

You CAN purchase a high quality bedding set for an excellent price if you choose to buy a Bed In A Bag. If you thought that only cheap bedding came in these bed sets, you may want to investigate them again.

While bundled bedding sets used to be for Twin beds only, you can now find plenty of them for full, queen, king and California King.

With a Bed In Bag, your bedroom can have that professionally decorated look at a fraction of the cost.

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