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Is your pillow over 2 years old? If yes, you might be sleeping with a veritable zoo of mold, bacteria and dust mites. Not exactly the kind of pillow talk you want to engage in, is it? That fluffy bit of comfort on which you rest your head every night can be a hotbed for germs, and might contain even more germs than your bathroom. Yick! Pillows absorb germs from our skin and the air and Read more
It's important for your home to be a place of tranquility and relaxation — especially the bedroom. We've got a few quick tips for making the most of your space without breaking the bank. Display items you already have around the house as artwork. Calendars and magazines have great images that you can crop to fit frames. Or for a high-impact effect, hang old records grouped together. Mix and Read more
April showers don't have to get you — or your lil ones — down. Just add a little cuteness to your babe's room with a sweet cloud and rain-inspired mobile or pillow. Or if you're really ambitious, take a tip from Elsie Marley, who used her kids' shared bedroom as an inspiration to create a floating cloud loft bed. Seriously gorgeous, and seriously, who needs sun when clouds are this cute? Read more
There's something so calming about stepping into a fancy hotel — if only you could channel that same getaway sensation at home, right? Whether you long for a sleek, streamlined design or something more rich and elegant, with a few quick tricks, you can turn your home into a sophisticated haven. Interested? Follow these guidelines, room by room, to make your home feel more polished: In the Read more
CasaSugar Community member Sherrilee recently wrote in the Organization Tips group, "I found it's worth it if you change your pillows often. I buy new ones when they lose their plumpness. They aren't sanitary anymore, and I feel safer as it prevents dust mites and other germs. It's worth investing in." Do you do the same? Do you swap in new pillows when they're no longer plump or clean? Read more
I'm often momentarily swayed by a gorgeous photo of a large-scale painting above a bed, or a series of framed black-and-white photographs. Then I remember that I live in earthquake country. And even if I didn't, I wouldn't want a hard, heavy object directly over my bed. Even the best hanging devices occasionally break, and getting hit upside the head with a pointy, acrylic-on-wood artwork isn't a Read more
Making your bed is like making a cup of coffee; some of us like cream and sugar, and some of us like three dozen throw pillows. If you're looking to freshen things up in the bedroom, considering rearranging your pillows in a different way. It'll make the space feel brand-new! Here are a few ideas. Read more
I'm happy to present a story from one of my favorite sites, Stylelist Home! Though the big trend of Fall 2012 Fashion Week seems to be models falling, we're talking about all the bright hues spotted on the runway. Exhibit A: J.Crew's presentation, which included this great look that combined colors like hot pink and soft gray. Though there's no argument that colors like hot pink, yellow and Read more
If you're on the hunt for beautiful block-printed and handmade textiles for your home, check out a relative newcomer to the market, Allem Studio. Founded as a design collaboration between friends Mitali Seth and Lovisa Shergill in 2009, Allem Studio creates lovely hand-embroidered and block-printed textiles for the tabletop, bedroom, and living room. Their collection of pillows, bedding, and Read more
I'm always on the lookout for easily integrated organizing ideas, and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition designer Jillian Harris recently shared a few quick and easy tips pulled from her own home. The best part is, you may already own some of these items — you just need to organize and style them in the manner Jillian suggests. Bedside Tables: "Always think about storage when selecting furniture. Read more
