10 Things to Know About Bridal Registry

If you are among the masses who recently got engaged over this post holiday season, or know someone that did, here are some tips and advice before you start registering.

1. This is your ultimate wish-list. It's okay to ask for "splurge" items.
2. When creating your registry, don't be afraid to ask in-store consultants questions and advice.
3. Always register for more gifts than you have guests. And remember to choose gifts for all price ranges to give guest options.
4. Register more than one place to make it easier for guests to buy gifts, and make sure these stores have online bridal registries for out of town guests.
5. Register early so guests can rely on your registry for all gift giving events, including the engagement party, bridal showers, and the wedding.
6. Think of the sort of living and entertaining you want to do - and select items accordingly. Will you ever need that Soup Tureen? Do you want sterling silver?
7. When it comes to tableware, it is okay to mix patterns and shapes.
8. Include your husband in the registry decisions - he will be using these items, too.
9. Register items to consider: table, bath and bed linens; flatware; cookware and bakeware; dinnerware - everyday and fancy; crystal - white wine, crystal, champagne, and cocktail glasses; things for entertaining - cheese board, barware, candlesticks...
10. Give your registry information to your immediate family and those who are throwing parties and let them spread the word. If you have a wedding website, like knot.com, include a section for your places of registry.

Some popular registry brands to look at:
China: Raynaud, Anna Weatherley, J.L Coquet, William Yeoward, Philippe Deshoulieres, Annie Glass, Juliska
Flatware: Ricci, Couzon
Crystal: Varga, William Yeoward, Steuben Glass
Table Linens: Le Jacqaurd Francais, SFERRA
Bed Linens: Yves Delorme, SFERRA, Peacock Alley, Matouk, Scandia Down
Bath Linens: Matouk, Yves Delorme, Peacock Alley, Abyss and Habidecor

Visit Sallie home's online registry, today. You can e-mail info@salliehome.com for questions about the registry.

Annual End of Summer Sale for Yves Delorme is NOW

The time has come for fall, which means kids are back to school, the air is crisp, leaves are turning, and Yves Delorme is offering their annual End-of-
Summer sale. Renowned French manufacturer of luxury linens in crisp percales and luscious sateens is getting ready to launch their fall line, which means discontinuing some of the old designs to make space.

Lucky for us, this means from now until September 11th, the public can get 40% off some amazing patterns in bath and bed, like Pop, Pele Mele, Duomo Platinum, Medaillon, Topkapi, Capri Beige and Pique, and Athena Black and Chocolate. My favorite, Duomo Platinum, I've been eye-ing it up since it was on our display bed, and i have yet to think it anything less than fantastic! Sale technically ends September 11th, however, shop early, once an item is out of stock, you're out of luck :(

In addition to these great patterns, you can get 20% off items from their tried and true solid bed and bath linen collections, like Athena, Triomphe, Etoile, Olympe, and Plume.

Call 1-800-257-9167 to place an order with discount. To view all of Yves Delorme, including new fall 2010 designs, visit us at www.salliehome.com.

Peacock Alley Linen Airstream Event At Sallie home in St. Louis

Peacock Alley is on the road...in an Airstream. On the roads of Dallas, the company wander on an overgrown, rusted Airstream. While others would leave it, Peacock Alley saw an opportunity to display their bedding and bath collections on wheels. The owners adopted this old Airstream and completely retrofitted the entire trailer.

Now the Airstream is completely functional and fantastically designed in all Peacock Alley linens. The sitting area mixes an old fabric collection with a current collection, Athena. The collection of linens are displayed on boudoir pillows that stick out of the overhead compartments (think airplane), the beds are complete with custom-sized 2010 Lotus bed linens, and the bath is filled with Euro Pillows and bamboo bath towels.

We were lucky enough to have the Airstream grace us with it's presence in St. Louis, Missouri - the furthest Peacock Alley has traveled with it. If you have a chance to see the Peacock Alley Airstream in your area, please do, it's worth the trip. For Peacock Alley linens, visit, www.salliehome.com!

"What Every House Needs"...In Their Linen Closet: The Experts at Sallie Home Reveal!

St. Louis AT HOME Magazine, featured Sallie home in their newest January/February issue: "What Every House Needs." Being an expert on bedding, towels, and other linens, owner Sallie Kramer lets everyone know what they should have in their linen closet. Among the items were bath towels, guest towels, fitted sheets, blanket covers and pillows. Sallie tells you how many of these items you need and why. Get your copy today for the full list; and in the mean time, look at this clip from Great Day St. Louis!



To view some (but not all) of our fabulous linens, go to www.salliehome.com.

Sallie home is Reader's Choice for Best Linens

In the November/December Issue of At Home Magazine, readers picked Sallie home as the best place to buy linens; thank you, St. Louis! A voter said, "I love this store, everything is so beautiful! Not cheap, but well worth the investment." Sallie home only sells top quality linens for the bed, bath, and table - never cheap or poor quality items. Everything in our store is an investment as it is luxurious and will last a lifetime if cared for properly.

In bed linens we have the softest sheets! You can choice from top brands like SFERRA, Matouk, Scandia Home, Yves Delorme, Pine Cone Hill, Home Treasures, and Peacock Alley. In table linens we have the unique yet classic Le Jacquard Francais and Yves Delorme tablecloths, runners, napkins and placemats. And in bath linens we have the most absorbent Matouk, Yves Delorme and Peacock Alley towels. Stop by the store to see what St. Louis is talking about! Just to note, we carry more than linens. Check out Sallie home for gifts, home decor and entertaining ideas. Visit www.salliehome.com for a preview of what we have to offer.

Royalty WashTheir Hands Too With Anali Linen Guest Towels

Anali's linen guest towels are exquisitely made and fabulously designed. They are made for a queen, especially the Queen's Crown Linen Guest Towel by Anali. On this natural white linen canvas, a beautiful gold crown is intricately embroidered. Anali likes to consider these guest towels as thread painting because they are so detailed and distinguished. These guest towels brighten up a bathroom or powder room instantly and the Queen's Crown linen guest towel is the perfect choice to accent your royal commode! To view more Anali guest towels available at Sallie home, click here.

Price: $34

Super Towels: Abyss and Habidecor Super Pile Bathroom Towels

Picking out towels can be a giant headache. There are so many things to think about: price, color, material, pattern/no pattern. It can be so overwhelming and unfortunately, there was never a class in college to prepare me for these crucial life making decisions.

You can try and figure it out yourself or I'll make it easy for you, just pick Abyss Super Pile Towels by Abyss & Habidecor. This towel has it all. It is made from 100% Egyptian Cotton with thick loops for super absorbency and softness. It is has a 700 gram density allowing it to absorb more, but it does not feel that heavy. And to make these towels the full package, the edges are rounded to reduce the number of seams and fraying. This particular towel is offered in 60 colors, so it's sure to fit in any decor.

Click here to see all the fine Abyss & Habidecor bath linens available at Sallie home.

Price: $15.75-$120.00

Mother's Day Gift: Yves Delorme Robes

There are seventeen days left till Mother's Day and if you still don't know what to get her, I'll make it easy for you; give her an Yves Delorme Robe. Yves Delorme is luxury you can feel. Made out of the best fabrics, Yves Delorme robes will make any mother smile when she opens the box. Best of all, Yves Delorme is offering 30% of their robes in honor of Mother's Day. Call, Sallie Home in St. Louis, to take advantage of this special offer.
Yves Delorme offers many fabulous robes. Some of Sallie Home's favorites include the Etoile Robe, the Jour Robe, and the Liseronna Robe. The Liseronna robe (pictured) is beautiful with soft cotton and a subtle rose accent above the pocket. Spoil your mom; get her an Yves Delorme Robe!

Click here to view all of the luxurious Yves Delorme bed and bath linens available at Sallie Home.