Home, sweet home!

While it can seem like making your bed is a chore,when it comes to your bed-time, you'll always appreciate fresh, pristine looking sheets, neatly spread out, so all you need to do is slip between the covers.

Preparation

Start by stripping the bed of used pillow slips and bedding to be laundered, and gather together a fresh set of bedding. You will need an under sheet and pillow slips, a mattress protector (if you use one) and duvet covers or blankets depending on which you prefer.

Every month or so, take time to turn your mattress: remember these can be very heavy, so don't tackle it by yourself as you could easily hurt your back.

Under Sheet

While mattress protectors are completely optional, they are a good idea if you want to prevent damage or staining to the mattress. If you do use one,...

Though our grandmothers  and mothers might have allotted an entire day to tackle the household laundry, life has changed considerably, and many of us struggle to find the time to deal with the washing – especially large items or specialist fabrics. This may be the reason why many homes are now choosing to use a weekly laundry service to deal with bedding.

Lets face it, these days we all have enough to do, without fiddling around with washing machines,  heaving wet sheets to the dryer or washing line and then having to iron through acres of creases. Young professionals, busy mums and even students are now turning to the easier option and contracting a laundry service to do the hard work for them.

Although laundry services previously catering mainly for large businesses such as hotels and ca...

It is becoming more and more common for brides and grooms to be to opt out of arranging a gift registry. While this allows friends and family to be more creative with their choices, it leaves us with the question...what should I buy as a wedding gift?

Bedding – A Gift That Will Be Appreciated

Whether the people you are buying a wedding gift for have been married to other people previously, or are committing for the first time, bedding is an excellent option, and if you choose well, it is sure to be appreciated. A special bedding set will be a reminder of your affection to the couple, every time they use it, unlike other popular gift items (honestly, how often do you use your waffle maker?!) which may get pushed to the back of a wardrobe and forgotten about. This is probably the reason that...

When you shop for bedding, it is likely that you'll come across a whole range of words that are new to you. Bedding has its own set of terms, and when you understand these, it will be easier for you to choose the right bedding designs and styles for your needs. Here are some of the most common words that you will encounter – keep this list to hand and you'll never find yourself wonder “What, exactly, is a valance” again!

Valance Sheet

Valances are also called bed-skirts or dust ruffles. Valance sheets stretch over the mattress, but have long drapes which fall to floor level, which creates an attractive appearance.

Bed in a Bag

Bed in a bag sets comprise of flat sheets, fitted sheets and a pillow slip or two depending on whether the set is for a single or double bed. Choosing a bed in a bag...

With permission, we're pleased to publicly announce the winner of our iPad 2 promotion...drum roll please...our sincere congratulations go out to one Suzette Frankston from Newport, NSW!

Suzette, you're prize is well on it's way - we hope you can make good use of it.

Our thanks go to you and to everybody else who took part. We look forward to our next exciting promotion.