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Steal of the Day: Williams-Sonoma Link Embroidery Sheet Set

casasugar — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:30:05 -0700

Sheets may not be the most exciting decorative home purchase, but you can't live without 'em, so I think a little ornamentation is due where they're concerned. That's why I'm loving the Williams-Sonoma Link Embroidery Sheet Set ($99.99-149.99). The chains of embroidered diamonds in orange, blue, or khaki give your basic white sheet a subtle hint of color and flavor, without looking overwhelming, tacky, or complicated. Like most, the set comes with one flat sheet, a fitted sheet, and two standard cases, and you can also purchase extra cases if you're a pillow person.

DIY: Homemade Hammock

casasugar — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:00:51 -0700

Yesterday I told you about how I sewed a hammock for my backyard by riffing on instructions from the Getaway issue of ReadyMade magazine. If you want to get the exact instructions from the magazine, head down to your local bookstore and pick up a copy. In fact, I urge you to do so, as there are a ton of other cool Summer projects that will keep you occupied and crafting this month.

Want to get comfy in your own hammock? Then

How To: Wash Your Sheets

casasugar — Thu, 29 May 2008 07:00:42 -0700

Ask the Decorator online home-improvement and decorating show host Meghan Carter interviewed Alan Jesseman, the creative director at Anichini, to learn the right way to wash your sheets. He offered some expert tips on the task, some of which may make you realize you've been doing it all wrong! I've summarized a few for you:

Sheets should always be washed; you don't want dry-cleaning chemicals close to your body.
Use a mild detergent or soap, something that doesn't have any whiteners or brighteners, and something that has minimal fragrance or colorings to it.
Test oxygen bleaches on a corner before using to make sure it won't take the color out.

There's more where these came from and a video of the interview, so

How-To: Hospital Corners

casasugar — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:00:10 -0700

It's time to put a stop to sloppily made beds and have yours looking so fresh and so clean. Get your hands on a sheet and a mattress to begin, and then learn the steps when you,

Steal of the Day: The Company Store, Lemons and Limes Bedding

casasugar — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:00:26 -0800

Since you all loved the lemon place mats I showed you a while back, I knew I had to share this Lemons and Limes Bedding ($11–$65) on sale at The Company Store. This pattern is exclusive and has a 200-thread count. I know it's November, and you're probably thinking about purchasing some snowflake-patterned sheets. But if you go for these now, you'll be so happy when Spring comes around. Plus, who ever said citrus fruits weren't good year round?

Casa Shops: John Robshaw Online

casasugar — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 10:36:57 -0800

John Robshaw, who uses traditional printing, dying and weaving techniques to create his beautiful textiles, just opened an online storefront. I've seen his wonderful rouge floral quilts everywhere lately, including on Design*Sponge's bed. His e-commerce site sells bedding, duvets, shams, quilts, throws, pillows, pillowcases, sheets, tablecloths, crib sets, and even clothing. The inventory is still in its pre-order phase now, but most items are expected to ship by next week. I personally would love to have one of his patterned throw pillows for my solid-colored sofa. Wish list!

Win Some Cozy Organic Sheets

casasugar — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 16:38:37 -0800

November is Hibernation month here at CasaSugar, and I'm thinking about getting cozy as the temperature drops. On chilly weekend mornings I love to cuddle up in bed, and nothing is nicer than some organic cotton sheets to cuddle up in!

This clean, contemporary sheet collection ($162 for king set), courtesy of Green Stuff Connection is a great way to start going organic in your home. Made with 100% organic cotton in a 200 thread count from HDN, this flat sheet and fitted sheet are included in the set, which is packaged in reusable fabric packaging. The flat Sheet features a 3 1/2 inch cuff and is available in full, queen, or king to the lucky winner. For complete contest rules, go here.

Enter for the contest by leaving a comment below!

Do You Have Monogrammed Linens?

casasugar — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 06:02:03 -0700

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Do You Have Monogrammed Linens?

Yes, I have to admit I do.

No way!

Steal of the Day: Ivory Egyptian Cotton Sheet Set

casasugar — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 15:36:45 -0700

Remember our primer on sheet thread counts? You'll be happy to hear that this ivory Egyptian cotton sheet set from Cost Plus World Market fits within the proper parameters for thread count at a solid 250—and best of all, the queen set is now on sale for $34.50 (nearly half off!). The set includes a fitted and flat sheet and two pillowcases. Did I mention there's free ground shipping? This definitely qualifies as a Steal of the Day.

Primer: Sheet Thread Counts

casasugar — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:35:03 -0700

I have slept for too many nights under the assumption that “Back-to-School” jersey sheets were the softest thing around. So, I wanted to give all of you the 4-1-1 on a wonderful measure called thread count. Thread count is a measure of a sheet’s quality, or the coarseness or fineness of it. It’s measured by counting the number of threads woven into one square inch of fabric.

The higher the count, the softer your sheet will be. Standard cotton thread counts are around 150, while good quality sheets are 200 or above and are considered “percale.” Beware of extremely high thread counts (400+); they tend to be misleading, as they usually use plied yarns (one yarn that is made by twisting together multiple finer threads). The type of fiber used (i.e. Egyptian cotton, Sea Island cotton) also has a play in the softness of your sheets. A 250-thread-count Sea Island cotton sheet will likely feel softer than a 350-thread-count sheet made of a short-staple cotton, which is a lesser quality fiber.

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