We see a lot of layered beds in shops and catalogs. They give off that warm, clean, carefree vibe that makes you want to just jump in... More

Pillowcases, duvet covers, sheets, and bed spreads can all be ruined with a conspicuous stain. It's unfortunate when perfectly good, intact bedding is cast away because of a spot here and there, or because of general dinginess. Rather than buying new, dye your bedding instead! It's a great way to cover stains or update a color. Either way, it'll prolong the life of something you already own and be cost effective to boot. The results may delight you, making you like it better than before.
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The New Year is the time to take a step back and reflect on habits and health. It's also a good time to recommit to creating a healthy home, and for us that means starting in the bedroom - the place where we spend a good portion of our lives. (Think of all the time you spend sleeping!) Here are a few of our best bedroom posts from January 2011:

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• 1 Budget Basics: The Best Organic Bedding Under $100
• 2 Starting Over: How To Get Back Together With Your Home
• 3 10 Headboards You Can Make For Under $50
• 4 5 Affordable Organic Sheet Sets
• 5 Ideal and Healthy Humidity Levels for Sleeping

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'Tis the season for warm blankets to emerge from the closets and find their permanent home on the couch. Currently, there is a sea of soft layers on our sofa, which, in addition to providing warmth, has opened my eyes to the qualities I appreciate in a living room throw. This selection of blankets delves into everything from the striking addition to your sofa, to the plush foot warmer, to the best insulator for those chilly evenings at home. More

There is something comforting about crisp white bed linens. They feel clean and fresh and literally resemble fluffy white clouds that invite deep sleep. But, a classic white bed can also be boring if not placed in the right design context. Dark walls provide a stark contrast that make white bedding look sophisticated and even bold.
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Those of us with bedrooms with neutral walls and generally soft color palletes sometimes forget how wonderful and versatile a little black and white can be in a bedspread or pillow. The basic black and white combination can give a room an edge or a touch of modern spark. Or it can serve a more nuanced effect, providing a graphic dimension without compromising a room's otherwise calming and monochromatic tone (as a bright blue or red would, for example).

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Last week I bought a pair of corduroys — my first since the lilac pair with rhinestones on the pockets that I had in 3rd grade — and it got me wondering what corduroy had been up to in the intervening years. Floor cushions, tea cozys, and catnip tomatoes, it turns out… More

Winter has settled in, and it's time for hot cocoa, good books and snuggling up in our favorite reading nooks. There is nothing better than finding that perfect cozy blanket to wrap yourself in as the days grow colder.
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Not content to simply craft painstakingly-constructed quilts, artist Ashley Thayer hand-dyes the fabric first, using "reactive MX dyes, acid dyes, indigo, and natural dyes from botanicals foraged around her home in Los Angeles." The opening reception for her exhibition at Tartine Bakery is tomorrow night! More

As winter's chill creeps in (yes, even here in California), it's tempting to snuggle up under a blanket 'round-the-clock. And if you can snuggle up with someone you love, or with a blanket that tells you, in a secret language, that someone loves you, so much the better. More