The Sheet Boutique- I love my Sheets!

Hot and Muggy Afternoons…

2010-07-14T16:41:00.001-04:00

When the weather’s hot and muggy, this is how I dream of spending my time outdoors…. Source: www.CoastalLiving.com Source: www.0 Hangingporchbeds.com Add a fan, a glass of iced tea, and some soft music and I’d have myself a beautiful afternoon getting lulled to sleep in a gently swinging hanging bed. And if hubby had the time (I know he’s got the talent), he could get the plans from one

~A Saturday at the Street Mart ~

2010-07-09T22:28:00.000-04:00

About 40 vendors come to our beautiful little town of Bellville, OH every July to set up shop for the day at the local "Street Mart" on the town square. This year we are excited to be participating in the day's events and will be featuring some of our popular items. Here are a few of the items we will be showcasing: Fleece Sheets - Made in Canada (cozy and soft for the winter) Natura Dream

A Little Red, White and Blue

2010-07-03T15:36:00.001-04:00

If you love decorating for the 4th of July, can you imagine enjoying red, white and blue in your bedroom all year long? Try these on for size…. Source: HouseBeautiful Source: MariesManorDecorating.com Source: HouseBeautiful And for the grown-ups… Source: Makeitandloveit.com Source: Sarah’s House Melissa made these for her porch, but can’t you just see them in a bedroom?

Get the Scoop on Bamboo

2010-06-25T20:21:00.000-04:00

You know the fleece sheets that we adore for the winter season? I’ve only mentioned them a dozen times or more. For the summer season, we enjoy Egyptian cotton/Bamboo sheets. Here’s the scoop on why bamboo sheets are so delightful. They are strong, soft and silky They are naturally breathable They feel cool They are ecofriendly Need I say more? For three days only,

Note to Self….

2010-06-24T13:25:00.001-04:00

Aren’t these stamps pretty? Who knew you could decorate an envelope and make it look so good! Note to self: a 5-year-old may think these are the prettiest stickers she’s seen in a while… and use the entire sheet to decorate her letter to Grandma.

90 Million Americans do it. Do you?

2010-06-22T22:30:00.001-04:00

Do you snore? Are you one of the 90 million? If there is strength in numbers, then the rest of us better watch out! Snoring is more likely to occur in men and overweight people. Although it’s a nuisance to the sleeper and the spouse, it’s typically not cause for alarm in the majority of occasional snorers. For the 25 million Americans that snore habitually, the snoring may be indicative of

New Meaning to the word “underfoot”

2010-06-19T07:41:00.001-04:00

Word: un·der·foot Function: adverb Definition: 1 : under the foot especially against the ground 2 : below, at, or before one's feet 3 : in the way After having a 2 liter bottle of Coke fall and land lid down on my middle toe the other day, this expression has come to mean something

This Week’s Best Seller - Fresh New Color Scheme!

2010-06-17T19:28:00.001-04:00

We are pleased with the positive response to the 8 piece Grand Park bedding ensemble that we recently added to The Sheet Boutique. Remember these photos? The fresh and bold color scheme is really eye-catching. ---------------------------------------------------------- Check out these pictures with a similar color scheme. Photos compliments of one of our readers. If you

~A $3 Sheet ~ What a Makeover ~

2010-06-10T21:39:00.001-04:00

I recently “met” a fellow blogger named Karryann at GracefullyVintage and yesterday she featured a makeover she just finished on a $3 sheet. An “el cheapo” sheet turned into a pretty ruffled tablecloth. And since I just finished a post about what to do with old sheets, I couldn’t resist adding Karryann’s project to our list. Pretty spectacular! To see her other upholstery projects and

Stress & Sleep in America

2010-06-09T11:53:00.001-04:00

Starting every day with a good night's sleepTM is important year round. The Better Sleep Council (BSC) conducted a stress and sleep survey to find out what keeps Americans up at night. This year's findings revealed a range of insights on Americans' stress and sleep cycles. Here are some of the results: Who is More Stressed? 26% of women report trouble sleeping at least once a week

Practice Safe Sleep

2010-06-01T14:34:00.000-04:00

Practice Safe Sleep A few tidbits from this Natura post: Inside the average pillow, you’ll find more than 47 different types of fungi, plus hundreds of thousands of dust-mites, microbes and other allergens. Dust-mites and other allergens need three things to survive: darkness, heat and moisture. But if you remove the moisture, you remove their ability to thrive. Pillows made from natural

A Different Season in Your Bedroom

2010-05-29T20:27:00.001-04:00

Aahh, ladies… you’ve got to see this bedroom. Diane at In My Own Style did a post the other day about how to summerize your bedroom. She used light and airy colors and a white sheet to create this little oasis. I adore the lavender pillows. And did you see the floral arrangement on the bedside table? It’s all about the details. You can read more about how Diane lightened up

New Uses for Old Sheets

2010-05-26T23:48:00.001-04:00

If you’ve recently purchased a new set of sheets and are wondering what to do with the old set, we have a few ideas… Use as a drop cloth for your next paint project. Use as a “tarp” when doing yard work. Use as lining when making drapes & curtains. Donate to GoodWill. Use as curtains to give privacy to your porch. This photo compliments of The Nester. Can you add any

NEW ARRIVAL 8 Piece Bedding Set – Chocolate/Sage

2010-05-24T10:09:00.001-04:00

Simple. Bold. Beautiful. Achieve that refined look in one refreshingly simple step. Our Grand Park 8pc Luxury comforter set is made from quality materials and generously sized to grace any bed. 8pc ensemble includes: (1) Over-filled and oversize comforter. 55% cotton & 45% polyester (2) Pillow shams (2) Euro shams 26x26 inches ea. (1) Decorative breakfast pillow 12x18

Friday’s Feature – Sarah’s House

2010-05-14T14:00:00.001-04:00

The show called Sarah’s House has been on for three seasons now. The star of the show Sarah Richardson is a fine Canadian designer and has an amazing eye for “good bones” and color. She buys homes, renovates and furnishes them, then puts them back on the market. You can find photos of the before and after projects on her Facebook site. Earlier this year I posted about what decorative

Folding Sheets - It's Easier than You Think!

2010-05-10T07:26:00.001-04:00

4 Easy Steps for Folding Sheets Really? Four easy steps? I'm sure we've all been there. Trying our best to fold the bedsheets neatly so they can be stacked tidily in the linen closet. Then you get to the fitted sheet. You know the one. The beastly one. The one that starts out folding nicely and then ends in an awkward "flumpily" folded mess! You've tried your best, but really... this is

Happy Mother’s Day

2010-05-08T12:17:00.001-04:00

A mother’s heart can be... Deep and overflowing with love for her children. Burdened about the responsibility of raising them. Prayerful and grateful. To moms everywhere, be blessed. Enjoy your children (enjoy – not just tolerate). Savor the moments. Happy Mother’s Day! Our two sweet daughters asked me last week “Did you go to school in a one-room schoolhouse like Abe

Birthday Greetings… & Another Fleece Sheet Review

2010-05-03T10:35:00.001-04:00

May 3rd marks the 5th birthday of our sweet little second born. She is a such joy and a blessing. Her giggles and sweetness amaze us everyday. We’ve been so blessed ~ it’s kind of sad that she is five today. How quickly the days go by! Sorry but I seem to be unable to enlarge this picture and keep it sharp looking. Here she is with her curls flowing behind her as she was racing up the

Two Weeks – Back in Stock

2010-05-02T22:15:00.001-04:00

This 9-piece chocolate brown comforter set will be available for shipping in two weeks. Thanks for your patience! Join us on Facebook and receive a free shipping coupon.

Rare Events… Part 1

2010-04-29T04:32:00.000-04:00

Two events occurred in the span of a week. Having never encountered these things before, I was left feeling confused and ignorant. The first event happened on my way into town. While waiting at a green light to turn left, I saw a young boy (maybe 10 years old) holding a white cane. There was a man standing behind him talking to him and coaching him about when to start walking. The man would

Sheets… It’s serious business!

2010-04-27T11:12:00.001-04:00

Recently I joined an online community and asked the question “Are you a sheet snob?”. Some of the responses were pretty interesting… My favorite response was posted by Roberta and this is what she said: I haven't ironed my sheets, but I love the idea! And for anyone who has never slept on 800-1000 TC sheets, when you open the bed to get into it, the gentle whisper of the sheets sliding

Can’t Sleep? Adjust the Temperature

2010-04-21T09:31:00.002-04:00

Can’t Sleep? Adjust the Temperature Cool, quiet, and dark - Three simple requirements for a better night's sleep. The optimal temperature for a bedroom is usually 65-72 degrees Fahrenheit. But one expert now says that the temperature should be "comfortable" for the sleeper. Sounds like a lot of wiggle room to me! This article was shared from WebMD website dated March 29,2010.

The Dirtiest Place in Your Bedroom?

2010-04-19T08:25:00.003-04:00

Could it be your PILLOW? Check out the link below to find out why we love pillows made of latex, wool, and cotton. The Dirtiest Place in Your Bedroom? Doesn't this pillow look much more appealing than the ratty old pillow you've been using? Think about it... You'll get a better night's sleep... Posted using ShareThis

Friday’s Feature ~ This Week’s Most Popular Item

2010-04-16T06:36:00.000-04:00

Apparently a lot of ladies have the same great taste… This week’s most popular item is the “hotel-inspired” duvet cover. For those of us who will NEVER part with our down comforters, a duvet cover is just the ticket! And it won’t break the bank! $74.99 Full/Queen and $84.99 King Click the link below to see the available color selections. Taupe (shown), chocolate/brown, vanilla, black/raw

Giveaway Winners ~ Drum Roll Please!

2010-04-15T23:16:00.000-04:00

Thanks to all those who participated in the two Fleece Bathrobe giveaways that we sponsored last week. The lucky winner from the Thrifty Decor Chick giveaway was Allison from Princess Mommy of two. And the Tip Junkie giveaway winner was HappySaylors. Congratulations! If you haven’t done so already, join us on Facebook so you can enjoy exclusive savings and be notified of any future

Giveaway Weekend!

2010-04-10T14:11:00.001-04:00

Sarah at www.ThriftyDecorChick.com is hosting a giveaway for The Sheet Boutique this weekend. You can enter for a chance to win one of these lovelies: Valued at $67, this cozy fleece bathrobe will be your favorite robe ever! Enter to win! And check out the rest of Sarah’s site for inexpensive ways to decorate your home. Don’t forget to “fan” us on Facebook for upcoming exclusive offers.

Friday’s Feature – Cleaning with Norwex

2010-04-09T06:16:00.000-04:00

We decided to “steal” back spring break and pulled our firstborn out of school for 3 days and headed south. After logging 2100 miles, having a grand time with hubby’s family, playing many games of UNO, hiking along the Buffalo River, shopping and enjoying a few meals out, the vacation came to an end last Saturday evening with our safe arrival home. An end? Not quite. A vacation doesn’t end

Blessings ~ A Forgotten Anniversary

2010-04-08T14:37:00.000-04:00

Yes, a forgotten anniversary has ended up being a blessing. In the twelve years that we’ve been married, this one marks the first year (and hopefully last) that the date was forgotten. We BOTH forgot which made it laughable instead of being a source of contention and discord. So the blessing in this major “faux pas” lies within my husband’s dear family. They felt so sorry for us that they

Health Benefits of Wool!

2010-03-29T15:51:00.000-04:00

Wool ~ itchy, hot, and stinky! And now you tell me that wool has health benefits. Sorry, I need more information before I believe this news flash. That’s what we hear when we start talking about wool. But keep reading. Be informed. Be persuaded. Find out what wool can do for you! Wool and fibromyalgia. Pressure point relief. Moisture wicking. Temperature and heart-rate regulating.

Shenanigans in the Neighborhood!

2010-03-26T04:04:00.002-04:00

So much has been happening around here. This is what is going on in the neighborhood. Sick kids - 104.2 fever 3 days of spring break have been “stolen” little man (2 yrs) gets a haircut learning to tweet planning giveaways for The Sheet Boutique sister’s (who happens to be my lovely neighbor) hamster gets out - 3 times hamster gets renamed “Houdini” sister’s garage door gets jammed with

Join us on Facebook

2010-03-22T01:25:00.000-04:00

Great news…The Sheet Boutique is now on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/TheSheetBoutique For exclusive offers from The Sheet Boutique, sign up as a fan. Can’t wait to see you there.

Friday’s Feature ~ “Ring” Spring in!

2010-03-19T06:34:00.000-04:00

Say that ten times over… yeesh! Today’s feature is all about the ring. No sheets, pillows, or sleep info. here today… it’s all about the ring. I stumbled across Susan’s blog and store a few weeks ago and fell in love with her “art”. She’s incredibly talented and each piece is handcrafted out of sterling silver and copper and then given a slightly different finish ie. natural, antiqued, gun

National Napping Day & a Giveaway!

2010-03-15T11:00:00.001-04:00

The benefits of napping… that’s what National Napping Day is all about. Didn’t know it was an official holiday? You can celebrate by having a little siesta AND entering to win a Serene Natura Mattress and a 2-in-1 Blanket Pillow. That’s right… a mattress giveaway. The Serene Queen Size mattress is valued at $1560 and features the following: Non-removable plush top Soft cotton knit

Friday’s Feature ~ Look What a Duvet Cover can Do for You!

2010-03-12T01:23:00.000-05:00

Want a bedroom makeover? On a budget? You can go from this: To this: Fabulous! Aside from buying new bedroom furniture, the most dramatic change Tracy made in her master bedroom was using a duvet cover to “hide” her old floral comforter. Look what a $60 duvet cover can do! You can read more about Tracy’s bedroom makeover at her blog. Here is a selection of similar duvet covers

So In Love

2010-03-08T13:28:00.001-05:00

Aaahh, I love a great love story! Check out Shonni’s blog and find out what she’s in love with! A little hint: Both are soft and cuddly! Shonni and her husband have an amazing story. After giving birth to three children, God called them to adopt eight children from many nations ~ hence the name of their blog ~ Nations Around our Table. Pop on over and read more about their incredible

Friday’s Feature ~ More Color

2010-03-05T01:42:00.000-05:00

My New Year’s Resolution was to bring a little color into my life and boy did I score some color at Wal-Mart yesterday. A bright pink fuscia beret and pink & purple metallic scarf. The tag said $2 a piece and when I checked out, they were only a dollar each! Gotta love it! The sun’s out today. The Canadians won the Olympic gold in hockey last weekend. The Sheet Boutique has just become a

Drab to FAB ~ With Pillows!

2010-03-01T17:05:00.001-05:00

It’s no secret that I love white bedding…. that’s been talked about here and here. Recently I’ve come in contact with Ashley and her blog MakeItAndLoveIt. She too loves white bedding and has dressed up her bed with some pretty unique pillows to brighten up and match her room. To find out how she did this, you can go here for a detailed tutorial. Remember, a room with neutral bedding

Friday’s Feature – Bedroom Makeover

2010-02-26T14:10:00.001-05:00

Technorati Tags: Silk Comforter,latex pillows I love a makeover, and I love it when you don’t mind if I share it! Christie recently had some extensive work done in their home and purchased some of her new bedding from The Sheet Boutique. Here are some of their before and after pictures. Master Bedroom BEFORE & AFTER: Christie is very pleased with the results and is very happy the

Friday’s Feature – Love Languages!

2010-02-19T08:28:00.000-05:00

It’s the middle of the month ~ the romantic month of February ~ the month of LOVE! I’ve been thinking about the different languages of love that are “spoken”, sometimes not spoken. Gary Smalley has written a book describing the five love languages. Words of Affirmation Quality Time Receiving Gifts Acts of Service Physical Touch To find out your language, complete a

Red, White or Blue – SAVINGS for YOU!

2010-02-15T09:56:00.001-05:00

Celebrate President’s Day all week long…. buy any duvet cover, Egyptian cotton sheets, or fleece sheets in red, white or blue and save $15. Use the promo code RWB-2010 when checking out. This offer applies all week long to any set of sheets, as long as the color is red, white or blue. Offer expires this Saturday evening at midnight!

Ooh la la - Latex??

2010-02-10T14:39:00.000-05:00

Latex… from a rubber tree?? How strange does that sound? Latex Select Contour - $95 Although most natural latex is manufactured in the Far East and Africa, it no longer is considered exotic and too rich for the average person. Latex really is taking the world by storm because of its wonderful benefits. The list includes (but is not limited to): Extreme comfort Affordability

Friday’s Feature – Color Inspiration

2010-02-05T14:11:00.001-05:00

Technorati Tags: duvet,goose down comforter,white bedding If you’ve checked out the post about our master bedroom, you’ll know I like white duvets and white comforters. White bedding provides a beautiful, simple, clean backdrop for a splash of color. Featured below is a photo courtesy of BHG.com and it shows how much of a difference that a little color can make! Isn’t that so pretty? A

2010-02-01T11:41:00.001-05:00

7 Ways to Get a Better Sleep Article Posted by Naturaworld on their blog. 1) Establish the ground rules 2) Get your body ready for sleep 3) Do it naturally 4) Stay off the sauce 5) Exercise, but earlier – 6) Know when to break the rules – 7) Take a closer look at your bed – Click through to see the rest of the article. Posted using ShareThis

Latex Mattress Topper by Naturaworld

2010-01-25T21:06:00.000-05:00

The elite of all mattress toppers, this one by Naturaworld beats all… No wonder they call it The Ultimate Latex Mattress Topper! 100% latex core provides conforming, whole body support Unbleached, removable soft terry cotton cover for easy care Temperature regulating NaturaWool™ lining Mirrors body contours to buffer pressure points and reduce tossing & turning NaturaWool™ lining

~ A Mother Moment ~

2010-01-21T11:44:00.001-05:00

As per the post title, you might be thinking this was a moment when one of our children looked lovingly up into my eyes, and told me I was the best mommy ever. Not so. It was one of those “other” mommy moments. It started after a weekend away, the kids had less sleep than normal, and the first day back at school seemed to arrive much too early in the day! I rushed the seven year old through

~ Save BIG ~ Shop this Week ~

2010-01-11T06:56:00.000-05:00

For our blog readers, (this week only) you can save 20% on your entire purchase at The Sheet Boutique. It seems that the giving that happens at Christmas can keep on giving… so if you are finding those winter nights a little too chilly at your house, then turn up the heat with a goose down comforter or down-alternative comforter. Goose down comforter – Queen Size $128.99 (Sale Price) ~~~~~

New Year’s Resolutions

2010-01-08T14:28:00.001-05:00

It always amuses me how many stores promote exercise equipment in January. Advertisers and store owners are smart enough to realize that many people make resolutions to “get fit” and they run out and purchase an elliptical machine or treadmill with great expectations that this will be the piece of equipment to transform their bodies giving them six-pack abs and lower cholesterol. The

Merry Christmas

2009-12-23T16:21:00.000-05:00

We wish all our clients a very Merry Christmas and want to thank each of you for your continued support and trust in us over the years. As we look at the true meaning behind Christmas, we are filled with joy and gratitude. We hope you enjoy this song by Amy Grant ~ Emmanual, God with Us.

~ Happy Birthday ~ Love ~

2009-12-16T05:41:00.000-05:00

It’s not often I talk about family but I can’t resist today as it is my husband’s 30ish birthday! I won’t say how many (closer to 40) because he is so much smarter than me and he might easily hack into this blog next year and post my age. Happy birthday, love ! ~ I am blessed by having you in my life ~ It’s also a big day for my parents – 42 years together. Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad!

Fleece Sheet Review

2009-12-15T12:52:00.001-05:00

The Sheet Boutique receives many reviews on their products and services. Some of these reviews get posted on The Sheet Boutique’s main website, but others get saved for this blog. This particular customer has enjoyed Drap Sante’s EzzzySleep Fleece sheets for years now. This is her review: I recently purchased a set of Ezzzy Sleep Prestige sheets. I must say these have to be the most

A Christmassy Bedroom? Who Does this?

2009-12-13T15:06:00.001-05:00

Sarah at ThriftyDecorChick does and she has made it look easy. With her permission, I’m posting some of the lovely pictures from her master bedroom. You’ve got to admit, this looks very festive for the holidays. Better yet, it looks VERY EASY! A string of garland here and a simple red pillow there all add a special touch. Would you believe it if I told you that Sarah used

Gettin' Cozy!

2009-12-08T09:26:00.001-05:00

Can't you hear the crackle of the fire and see the Christmas lights a blinking? It's time to cozy up with a Naturaworld All Season Comforter ~ Because you deserve a better nights sleep! The All Season Comforter by Naturaworld features: •Unbleached, 100% cotton percale •10 oz/yd² NaturaWool™ fill •Controls temperature and eliminates moisture build up •Naturally hypo-allergenic, breathable

~ Our Master Bedroom ~

2009-12-05T23:28:00.000-05:00

It really is so much easier posting inspiration pictures from Better Homes and Garden or Fotolia. Picture perfect. Great camera. Great lighting. etc. etc. etc. But the flip side is reality. How do we really live? Am I really a sheet snob? Have I spent any effort in decorating our bedroom and making it a little getaway? Well, here it is... ...Our bedroom reveal.... The lamps have been

~ Master Bedrooms ~

2009-12-04T10:59:00.001-05:00

As I mentioned in my last post, my favorite type of bedding is crisp, clean and neutral. Simple white bedding can make the rest of the room pop with the contrast between the white linens and the richness of the paint color and the warm dark hues of the wood furniture. What I love about this type of decorating is that the room has good "bones" and is so easy to change for the seasons. The

Romantic Getaway

2009-11-10T22:30:00.000-05:00

The Inspired Room recently did a feature about bedrooms and how you can create your own little getaway. As fall has settled in, I'm ready to settle in as well. My sister-in-law was visiting in Hawaii and came back with the notion to redo her bedding to mimick the bedding at the hotel. The bedding was all white, crisp, clean, and fresh. She ended up buying one of these duvet covers (in white

Fall Reflections

2009-11-05T22:00:00.000-05:00

Aaahh, my hands are sore from raking leaves... fall is here and a new season has begun. When I look around and see that the plants are dead and the leaves have mostly fallen, I wonder why this is a favorite time of the year for me. Then I remember... each season is "my favorite". When it comes to the seasons, I'm one of those fence riders. Indecisive. Wavering. Philosophical. To me the

News to Me!

2009-10-30T11:44:00.000-04:00

Ever had the roll of tin foil or plastic wrap come flipping out of the box at you? It's happened to me many a time and I always assumed it was because I buy cheaper foil and plastic wrap.... not so! I found out this morning there are "push here tabs" on the ends of the tin foil and plastic wrap boxes. These tabs keep the rolls in place when in use. How did I not know this? Surely I'm not the

What's the Fuss about Silk?

2009-10-23T14:06:00.001-04:00

Why is silk considered such a luxury? According to Oscar de la Renta, "Silk does for the body what diamonds do for the hand." Okay... but really, what is it and what does it actually do for the body? Real silk is made from the silk threads that the catepillar of the silk moth spins into a cocoon. The thread that is produced is some of the finest and strongest natural fibers in the world. Silk

Double Vision

2009-10-16T11:45:00.000-04:00

On a personal note, I have a funny story to relate. I was in Walmart last week (don't all funny stories originate in Walmart?) and was walking down an aisle, when a "mirror" starting walking past me at the end of the aisle. Then the "mirror" turned and looked at me and we both started laughing. Can you guess what the "mirror" was? It was my twin sister! Neither of us knew that we would be in

Giveaway Winner

2009-10-07T15:59:00.000-04:00

The winner of the luxurious Aloe Dream Mate pillow will be announced Friday at The Inspired Room. Please remember that we are offering a 10% discount for readers of The Inspired Room, so pop on over to Melissa's site to get the coupon code. Indulge yourself... you are worth it! Get ready for fall and update your warm bedding. We offer a large selection of down comforters and down-alternative

Celebrate Fall with Another Giveaway!

2009-09-29T17:27:00.002-04:00

Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. The bounty of the garden is frozen and put away, jam is made, and the feeling of being prepared for the next season is satisfying to the soul. My fleece sheets are on the bed, and the down comforter is out as well. Not to be left out is the pillow - seemingly insignificant but oh so very important in getting a good night's sleep. People aren't

Norwex Enviro Cloth - Not your Ordinary Cloth

2009-09-25T15:00:00.000-04:00

We at The Sheet Boutique only sell products we believe in so we were very excited to try out some of the new Norwex products that we are adding to our selection. The Norwex enviro cloth looks like just an ordinary cloth but it is so much more. The color is fun and it's soft to the touch and it works amazingly well. The Norwex Enviro Cloth is a multipurpose, antibacterial, microfiber cloth that

More New Products Coming Soon

2009-09-22T15:00:00.000-04:00

To stay in line with the natural line of bedding made by Naturaworld, The Sheet Boutique went on a long and wild search for some natural cleaning products to add to our selection of bedding, pillows, comforters, etc. We are so pleased to have found many new products that use only water to clean! How great is that? You can't get any more natural than water. Norwex Enviro Products has a cleaning

Fun Farming Facts

2009-09-19T15:54:00.001-04:00

Ever wonder how a lot of things get started? What about those cotton sheets you sleep in? Those cotton sheets started with a cotton farmer! Although there are no cotton farms in Ohio, there are a lot of corn and wheat farms. Fun Farm Facts about OHIO (Source:www.ofbf.org)1) It is one of the top states in the nation in corn production. Every 10th row is shipped overseas.2) It is one of top

Road to Healthy Skin Tour

2009-09-18T15:38:00.001-04:00

The Skin Cancer Foundation's Road to Healthy Skin Tour presented by AVEENO® and Rite Aid is on the road again. They started in April and are making 80 stops across the country providing free full body skin cancer screenings and skin cancer information. Love this idea... to see more information about this tour, click here.

Fleece Sheets - Another Great Review

2009-09-15T09:59:00.000-04:00

The EzzzySleep Fleece sheets are my favorite cold weather sheets of all time. The question I'm often asked is "aren't they hot?". Here is a direct quote from Sarah "I know the picture doesn't convey how comfy these are. They are so soft, I'm not even kidding. When I opened them up I was a little worried they would be too hot, but they are so comfortable, even though it is still fairly warm

Recycling Drive by the Neighbor Kids

2009-09-10T15:34:00.005-04:00

My husband and I live in a neighborhood full of great families and lots of kids. The school bus drops off around 50 kids every day! There is a family up the hill that started a recycling drive. All I need to do is collect my glass, paper and plastic, put it out by the driveway on Saturday mornings, and they do rest. How awesome is that?Thanks Griffin, Camden, & Ellison for your efforts!You make

Ezzzy Sleep Fleece Sheets Inventory

2009-09-04T17:03:00.003-04:00

September is upon us and the "fall nesting" seems to be kicking in. The problem is it hasn't kicked in with me yet! A few of my die hard cleaning friends have already started their fall cleaning ( you know who you are - C.B. ). Truth be told, I didn't finish my spring cleaning!So anyways, it's the time of year most people think about putting away their white clothes, digging out their

Big News from Natura World

2009-09-02T21:43:00.004-04:00

The Sheet Boutique is happy to announce that we will be adding more innovative products by Natura that are geared to alleviating pain and increasing comfort during sleep. Natura World made the announcement below on their home webpage in August of 2009.Natura™ proudly announces the August 19, 2009, acquisition of NexGel™ mattresses, manufacturers of mattresses, toppers and pillows using Ortho-Gel™

Another Makeover

2009-08-29T14:46:00.001-04:00

I have another blogspot to share with everyone.... Better After Blogspot features "the best of your before and afters". She has before and after pictures of dressers, chairs, headboards etc. She featured a teddy bear shelf redo from Thrifty Decor Chick here and a beautiful chair redo from Modernhaus here. She highlights redos/makeovers from her blog readers so if you have some before and

Sharing a Makeover

2009-08-28T14:39:00.002-04:00

I love perusing through before and after pictures. It's always amazing what someone with a real vision and a lot of hard work can make happen. Jennifer at The Old Painted Cottage has lots of before and after pictures of her recent home renovation. So far, she's tackled the kitchen, dining room, and living room. I can't wait to see what she does with the rest of the house.Check her out...

Natura - Green Initiatives

2009-08-26T10:46:00.004-04:00

Many of the items that The Sheet Boutique carries are made by a company called Natura. They are based in Cambridge, Ontario and call themselves a sustainable and ecofriendly company. What does this really mean? What do they do on a regular basis to call themselves "sustainable" and "ecofriendly"?Check out their website and see all the initiatives they have taken as a corporation. I'm posting some

Winner of the Dream Mate Pillow

2009-08-26T10:41:00.004-04:00

We have a winner.... Sarah at ThriftyDecorChick announced the winner as Julianne Hendrickson. Sponsoring a giveaway was so much fun, The Sheet Boutique will sponsor another giveaway in September...Stay tuned for details!

Giveaway!

2009-08-21T23:56:00.010-04:00

Oh Yeah! The Sheet Boutique (that's me) is sponsoring a giveaway on one of my favorite blog spots ever. Sarah at ThrifyDecorChick is hosting this little giveaway and I'm having so much fun already! Seriously, if I knew how much fun this would be, I'd have done this a long time ago!Sarah is the Queen of her Castle and the Queen of Decorating on the Cheap! She has a lot of fun shopping at garage

Article on Tanning Beds & Skin Cancer

2009-07-30T20:55:00.000-04:00

Skin cancer - not great news to get from your dermatologist. Having had this diagnosis in April of 2008, these new findings were of interest to me.The American Cancer Society has an interesting article about tanning beds and skin cancer. The findings of new research by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) confirm the ACS's recommendations

The Lazy Days of Summer?

2009-07-27T11:42:00.002-04:00

Summer is quickly scooting by, and I'm so thankful for the cooler weather we've had. In the past 3 weeks the air conditioner has been on for 2 days. Wow. That's impressive on the electric budget!So our one-year old is turning things upside down at our house. For so long, he was a passive, docile little boy. He wasn't interested in crawling or walking and was just happy to sit and smile at

Little Black Dress

2009-07-21T14:57:00.008-04:00

You know the one... the little black dress that is the essential piece of clothing in most women's closets. The little black dress is versatile; you can dress it up or down, you can make the dress elegant or fun. It's just one of those things you gotta have!Now parallel this train of thought with bedding. Neutral colored comforters or duvet covers are to the room as the little black dress is to

One of my Favorites!

2009-07-17T14:47:00.001-04:00

On my last post, I promised I'd reveal to you one of my favorite bloggers. Without further adieu, it is "The Nester". Never heard of her? Lots of people have! Her mantra is "It doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful". She shares lots of creative and crafty ideas regarding home decorating. She makes things like "window mistreatments" and "shops the house" in an effort to create a unique living

Simplify Part 5

2009-07-13T14:35:00.000-04:00

Another little secret from our home... I don't enjoy mending. Does anyone? As for the dream of learning how to sew, I've long since given that up! But what to do about that mending??? It just piles up in a corner of the laundry room making the room look cluttered and messy. And piles talk to me. My pile of paperwork tells me to get busy and my pile of mending tells me I'm a procrastinator.

Simplify Part 4

2009-07-10T15:01:00.000-04:00

Dusting! It's such a small, menial task in the home, but it really makes a difference in how the home appears! It's also very rewarding to stand back and see the fruit of your labor.Part 4 of this little series on Simplifying will focus on dust. Dust can aggravate respiratory problems and can trigger allergies, leaving one feeling miserable, fatigued, and tired of sneezing! The problem is not

Giveaway

2009-07-09T23:14:00.003-04:00

I love giveaways... who doesn't? The Inspired Room is hosting a giveaway of a cool little colorful bag from ElisaLou. All you have to do is leave at comment at The Inspired Room.

Simplify Part 3

2009-07-06T12:00:00.001-04:00

Another handy dandy piece of equipment that I use in our household management is a squeegee! We have hard water; the result is residue and mineral buildup in all the showers. I've not yet found a good ecofriendly cleaner that really gets these marks off the shower. I use Simple Green and Nature's Sunshine All Purpose Concentrate, but neither of these are "harsh" enough to really clean the mess.

Simplify Part 2

2009-07-02T12:00:00.001-04:00

Another messy little secret from our house... I've always cleaned toilets by hand. When you have more than 2 toilets in the house to clean, this isn't the nicest task in the house. Since our children aren't quite old enough to do this, I get the opportunity/privelege to keep the toilets clean for the family!Begin 2009... a trip to Wal-Mart down the cleaning aisle and I spot a toilet scrubber. I

Simplify

2009-06-28T15:01:00.004-04:00

Simplify! This is a goal of mine. It sounds so easy, so simple, so profound.... so why is it so hard to accomplish?Technology is wonderful and we live in a technological age, a paperless age. So why am I drowning in paperwork? I don't trust the computer; it might crash and take all my information into never neverland. What if we get audited and I don't have paper copies of EVERYTHING? The banks

Natura - Natural & Organic

2009-06-14T18:00:00.000-04:00

I'm so excited... The Sheet Boutique has found a supplier of Natural and Eco-friendly bedding! This includes pillows, sheets, mattresses, mattress toppers and kids products.Natura is based is based in Cambridge, Ontario (Go Canada!). Part of their Mission Statement is:“To help our customers achieve a superior night's sleep, alleviate pain, and increase comfort through unique and exceptional sleep

Top Sheets? Who needs em?

2009-06-07T09:41:00.001-04:00

I always thought everyone used sheets on their beds. Not so! I recently met several people that do not use sheets; they only use a duvet."Why?" I asked. How strange; isn't this part of our culture? Apparently there are plenty of people that like the convenience of just having to throw their duvet over the bed and voila, the bed is made! Others don't like getting all twisted up in the sheet during

Love the Skin You Are In

2009-06-01T08:53:00.003-04:00

Okay, so maybe this is a tough one for a lot of us. If nothing else, we should be very grateful at how amazing the human body really is - our Creator intricately made us - cell by cell. Did you know that skin is the largest organ in the body? It maintains body temperature and protects our other organs from bacteria. Amazing! It's a very powerful and useful organ so you should treat it right! You

How Many Pillows on Your Bed?

2009-05-24T18:00:00.000-04:00

Pillows, pillows, pillows on the brain! Do you have a favorite pillow? How many do you have on your bed? Tell me about it... leave a comment or send me an e-mail.Good Housekeeping says that your bed pillows "shouldn't take up more than half of the bed". Half the bed?? Could that be? That's a lot to put on the bed every morning and take off every night! Never mind the cost!It sure does make a bed

Down Pillows

2009-05-17T18:00:00.001-04:00

I love our down comforter. My husband purchased it for me one chilly winter. We were living in our first house and there was no heat upstairs. How sweet! We've moved several times since then and I thought it might be too hot, so it's been stored in the basement for a long time now. Last winter, I brought it up and put it on our bed. I loved it. It felt "right" to have it back - sounds

Mother's Day - Let's Celebrate our MOMS!

2009-05-10T08:00:00.002-04:00

The "tone" of a mother usually sets the "tone" for the family. Yikes... this pricks my conscience! On an good note, my hubby and I have both been blessed with wonderful mothers! We love you both!

National Day of Prayer

2009-05-07T06:38:00.000-04:00

Please pray for our nation...http://www.ndptf.org

Eco-friendly...How much would you spend?

2009-05-02T18:00:00.000-04:00

Eco-friendly products...A 2008 study by Lousville Bedding Company revealed:93% said they would buy eco-friendly pillows, mattress pads and sheets!91% said they would buy an eco-friendly product at a higher price.How much would you spend on an ecofriendly pillow?Leave a comment or send me an e-mail. I'd love to hear your comments.

Was it Really Worth It?

2009-04-30T18:00:00.000-04:00

I enjoy a bargain! That's no secret! I also enjoy when someone else gets a bargain; that's the main reason I have a garage sale.Okay, so last week my sister and husband "hosted" the sale (sounds kind of ritzy doesn't it?). My brother-in-law swept out the garage, my husband hauled over some tables... and voila... a garage sale! One day to set up and price the junk, I mean stuff, and three days

Recycling with a Smile!

2009-04-28T20:47:00.004-04:00

So when people ask me if I recyle, I say "yes".After all, I sometimes shop at GoodWill and love to garage sale.... that counts... doesn't it?? Well I recently found a goodie & and boy did it make me smile! ----- $5 -------- Stakmore Co. Chair -------- $5 -----Anyone that knows me, knows I love chairs. Yes, chairs! It's kind of a strange obsession; and if it's less than $10 and has nice legs,

Colors

2009-04-23T06:30:00.001-04:00

Check out the blush pink, lilac, and sage mint.... nice!

Gettin' out of the blues!

2009-04-21T15:56:00.000-04:00

Oooh, spring is here and with it came...the rain!To get out of the dreary blues, I thought I'd post some very springy things to think about... how does Blush, Lilac, and Sage Mint sound to you? The Sheet Boutique is offering these colors in a luxurious 600 Thread Count sheet set. Oh, and did I mention these sheets are Egyptian Cotton?Oooh la la, ladies. Buy a set and "spring" into them!

Going Green!

2009-04-19T16:11:00.004-04:00

Earth Day is Wednesday, April 22.I'm wondering what kind of commitment I can make this year... I know I won't turn into a die-hard; but maybe I can make some small changes this year and try to be a more responsible citizen. Maybe I'll switch out some lightbulbs and take shorter showers!The Sheet Boutique is adding some ecofriendly lines to our store. Up until now, we've only had bamboo/cotton

How Often do You Change your Bed Sheets?

2009-04-09T09:00:00.003-04:00

I love research... In 2003, the Sheraton Hotels and Resorts surveyed 1000 Americans asking about their bedding habits. The Results:More than one in five Americans (22%) only change their sheets every few weeks or less. Bed linens should be changed once a week and more often in warmer climates.One in three of us (33%) sleep on pillows that are more than three years old, though the life span of

Time for Egyptian Cotton

2009-04-07T17:47:00.001-04:00

Hi!Welcome to "I LOVE my Sheets". Here at the Sheet Boutique, if there is one thing that we are passionate about, it's BEDDING! A great night's sleep is a precious commodity these days, and who doesn't want to get the most out of EVERY minute of life.I am so excited now that Spring has sprung! The daffodils are blooming, winter coats are being put away, and the kids are ready for lots of outside

Coming Soon!

2009-03-07T10:57:00.000-05:00

Tune in soon for all things bedding!