June 2009

 
 

Egyptian cotton is 'coolest thing you can get'

Egyptian cotton is 'coolest thing you can get'

Published: 30th June 2009

Those wanting luxury, relaxation, comfort and a cooler option for the summer months should choose Egyptian cotton as it is absolutely perfect, whether it's used in shirts, bed linen, comforters or bedspreads, it is believed.

 
Coastal look in bedroom is 'easily achieved'

Coastal look in bedroom is 'easily achieved'

Published: 29th June 2009

Individuals looking for a great way to make their bedroom more summery may want to consider a beach look for the space, embracing bed linen, duvet covers and pillowcases to bring out the full look, one designer recommends.

 
Rocket-proof bedding given go-ahead by MoD

Rocket-proof bedding given go-ahead by MoD

Published: 29th June 2009

Many people would not consider bedding as a major provider of cover from rocket-propelled grenades and launchers, yet the MoD has just given the go-ahead to mattresses capable of withstanding attacks from the Taliban.

 
Hotel chain continues to be proud of bedding

Hotel chain continues to be proud of bedding

Published: 26th June 2009

An international hotel chain is celebrating ten years of pioneering a bedding movement in its facilities, creating "countless imitators" which aim to topple its original idea from the top of the tree, it is said.

 
Gap year students 'don't even know duvet cover basics'

Gap year students 'don't even know duvet cover basics'

Published: 26th June 2009

One woman is leading a personal crusade against the seeming ignorance of 18-year-olds who go on gap years, explaining that it's not a great idea to head out to Bali or Laos without knowing the basics of putting a duvet cover on their comforter.

 
Katie Price 'faces end of bed linen endorsement'

Katie Price 'faces end of bed linen endorsement'

Published: 25th June 2009

Over £3 million could be lost by Katie Price - aka Jordan - if her wild behaviour gets the better of the people she shares contracts with, including one for bed linen and bedding as well as another for lingerie.

 
Bedding down in top locations 'may be reality'

Bedding down in top locations 'may be reality'

Published: 24th June 2009

An organisation has contacted the general public to find where they'd most like to spend a night under the duvet cover, with bedding fans choosing a number of landmarks - all of which could host some lucky individuals, it is believed.

 
Coming soon: bed linen for cars?

Coming soon: bed linen for cars?

Published: 24th June 2009

In a huge technological development, it could transpire that people end up buying duvet covers, comforters and pillows for their cars, should Volvo scientists perfect their "car train" autopilot technology.

 
Feng shui is 'great option' to reinvigorate bedroom

Feng shui is 'great option' to reinvigorate bedroom

Published: 23rd June 2009

People unsure of why they are unable to get to sleep at night or suffer from relationship problems may want to consider the use of feng shui in the bedroom, as the use of coloured bedding and other items could really help.

 
New comforter 'just the job' for new-look bedroom

New comforter 'just the job' for new-look bedroom

Published: 22nd June 2009

As part of a makeover of the bedroom, people must prioritise the purchase of a comforter and bedding as these can assist in creating a new look at a fraction of the usual cost.

 
Cleaning bedspreads? Fleasy does it

Cleaning bedspreads? Fleasy does it

Published: 22nd June 2009

Fleas can be a huge menace to people sharing the majority of their house with pets, which is why bedspreads and comforters should regularly be washed to avoid these microscopic menaces.

 
Choose natural bedding at 'every opportunity' for children

Choose natural bedding at 'every opportunity' for children

Published: 19th June 2009

When parents are looking into buying comforters, bedspreads and duvet covers for their children, looking for the correct material is a no-brainer: it must be natural, with the likes of organic cotton being a particular favourite fabric, it is said.

 
The thing Brits miss most on holiday? Their bed

The thing Brits miss most on holiday? Their bed

Published: 18th June 2009

It may be because of their comforter. It may be the mattress. It may even be due to a liberal investment in Egyptian cotton bed linen. Yet one thing's for sure: a lot of Brits miss their bed when on holiday elsewhere!

 
Her Majesty to appear at Harrods?

Her Majesty to appear at Harrods?

Published: 18th June 2009

Many people may do a double-take when they hear that the Majesty is to be sold in Harrods of all places, though it's not the Queen herself - just a bed created out of the finest materials, with its bedding setting buyers back by £52,000.

 
Zeo makes bedding down easy

Zeo makes bedding down easy

Published: 17th June 2009

The Zeo Personal Sleep Coach gives people the chance to understand their rest patterns while bedding down for the evening, allowing them to review their performance following a night under their bed linen.

 
'Great fun had by all' at Knaresborough Bed Race

'Great fun had by all' at Knaresborough Bed Race

Published: 16th June 2009

The Knaresborough Bed Race has proven a success yet again, with all 86 teams decking their adapted transport in bed linen and comforters as they hurtled through the streets of the North Yorkshire town.

 
People 'need creativity, not large budget'

People 'need creativity, not large budget'

Published: 16th June 2009

Those individuals looking to make home decor improvements to their bedrooms may want to consider embracing their creative side when it comes to using bed linen and other items as a big budget may not be needed, it is believed.

 
Bed linen takes back seat to bed Lennon

Bed linen takes back seat to bed Lennon

Published: 15th June 2009

John Lennon and Yoko Ono may not have been powered by their love for bed linen as much as their desire for peace, though bedding is a prevalent feature in the range of photographs now on display at the site of the Woodstock festival.

 
B&Bs are driving 'new luxury industry'

B&Bs are driving 'new luxury industry'

Published: 12th June 2009

Although many people will head to top-brand hotels when looking for the ultimate luxury experience this summer, many may want to consider B&Bs, which are becoming much more swish, even using Egyptian cotton bed linen.

 
$1m bedding thrown out by unknowing daughter

$1m bedding thrown out by unknowing daughter

Published: 12th June 2009

Sometimes it's necessary to throw out old bedding. Sometimes it really isn't, however, with one daughter stripping her mother's mattress of bed linen and throwing it away without realising there was $1 million inside it.

 
Bedrooms 'no longer haven of peace and tranquillity'

Bedrooms 'no longer haven of peace and tranquillity'

Published: 11th June 2009

People are no longer investing in the things that matter for the bedroom such as good bed linen and comforters, instead treating it as a space for absorbing activities associated with other parts of the home.

 
Egyptian cotton is 'great for master bedroom'

Egyptian cotton is 'great for master bedroom'

Published: 10th June 2009

Although parents may not see the need in buying top-of-the-range bed linen for their young ones, they should never waste the opportunity to deck out their master bedroom with Egyptian cotton bed linen.

 
Sleep expert: Always worth buying the best bedding

Sleep expert: Always worth buying the best bedding

Published: 10th June 2009

A renowned sleep expert has highlighted how he loves putting plenty of money into his bed linen purchase, being a firm proponent of sleeping in separate beds for the best restful experience each night.

 
Home decor is 'becoming more creative' in recession

Home decor is 'becoming more creative' in recession

Published: 09th June 2009

The use of bed linen, duvet covers and bedspreads could be so much more creative for Britons in the recession, with one interior design expert noting that people are no longer moving house to get a new look - just updating their current home.

 
Snake ruins couple's bed linen

Snake ruins couple's bed linen

Published: 08th June 2009

A couple's bedding was undoubtedly ruined after a third party joined them in their bed - a two-metre long snake - as they were snuggled up asleep in the early hours.

 
Romantic bedroom 'does not have to break bank'

Romantic bedroom 'does not have to break bank'

Published: 08th June 2009

By simply mixing bedding and duvet covers, a couple can create a romantic bedroom on a budget, according to an expert in the field, stressing the role of senses other than sight to establish a sensual atmosphere.

 
Koala falls in love with holiday home bedding

Koala falls in love with holiday home bedding

Published: 05th June 2009

For one koala, the chance to snuggle up to bedding was so attractive that it pottered around a holiday home on an Australian island and put his head down on the duvet cover of a surprised guest.

 
Bed bugs given taste of own medicine

Bed bugs given taste of own medicine

Published: 04th June 2009

To get rid of bed bugs once and for all, scientists are developing a spray to push the little critters off valuable bed linen and comforters across the world and stop the little bloodsuckers from thriving.

 
'Pillownauts' embrace bed linen for zero-grav experience

'Pillownauts' embrace bed linen for zero-grav experience

Published: 04th June 2009

Astronauts may have a little bit more to worry about than freeze-dried food and dodgy toilets when travelling over long distances, with so-called 'pillownauts' reclining on comforters and bed linen to put the body through a synthesised lack of gravity.

 
Bed linen legend rescues bedding for homeless

Bed linen legend rescues bedding for homeless

Published: 03rd June 2009

A resident of Maplewood in New Jersey is campaigning for bed linen from local hotels in order to sustain the comfort of homeless people at her local Salvation Army facility, hoping that her actions will start a larger trend.

 
MP attempts to justify Egyptian cotton purchase

MP attempts to justify Egyptian cotton purchase

Published: 02nd June 2009

An MP is defending his expenditure of £426 in one go on the finest bed linen that money can buy - Egyptian cotton-based solutions - in another case dug up through the Daily Telegraph's expenses saga.

 
Babies need 'safe bedding' for healthy sleep

Babies need 'safe bedding' for healthy sleep

Published: 02nd June 2009

Despite the number of babies dying of cot death dropping fast in recent years, parents must still ensure their baby's sleeping environment is safe and comfortable, right down to their choice of bedding and blankets.

 
Can Darling sleep easy on new bedding?

Can Darling sleep easy on new bedding?

Published: 01st June 2009

Chancellor Alistair Darling charged his bed linen to the taxpayer in 2007 in a bid to get a good night's sleep.

 
 
 

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