Fire and Ice - The New Peacock Alley Fall Bed

Peacock Alley has chosen a fire and ice look for this fall. Their mood for their fall bedding melds gray and ginger for elegance and warmth. The foundation of the ensemble, that cools down the bed, includes Soprano sheets, napa woven washed duvet cover and an All-Season blanket in their new color, Flint. The palette is fired up with Corsica contemporary herringbone duvet, shams in Ginger. It’s the perfect bed to bring you into the fall/winter season – it juxtaposes the reds and oranges of the falling leaves of the fall with the snowy landscape of winter.

The Newlywed Bed

Often times, brides forget to register for bedding. But isn't this where the magic happens for a newly wed couple? I think this is a big mistake, bedding should definitely be on the registry! Here are some things to think about when registering for bedding:

Style. Two styles merge into one. Will your husband want to sleep under a floral duvet? Start the marriage out with compromising - something you'll need to learn a lot about ;) Pick a style and look that you both will feel comfortable with.

Quantity. You will want to register for at least two sets of sheets (three if you have a guest bedroom). This allows you to have one set in the laundry while the other set is on your bed. This way your bed will never go bare!

Padding. You and your soon-to-be husband deserve to start your life together fresh. Think of adding a feather-bed or mattress pad to your mattress. These products a more comfortable bed for a good night's rest. They can also help to absorb movement - so when he rolls over, he won't wake you! Pillows also make a difference in a restful night, so if you don't have good ones, now is the time.

Quality. Bedding is an investment, with care it should last a long time. So, now is the time to get the good stuff! It would be a shame to have to throw away a gift a guest gave you after just a few short months...

Please keep these things in mind when creating your bridal registry. Sallie home has everything you'll need to start a beautiful life together, register now with just a click!

Cool off with Percale

We've already had a lot of hot summer nights in St. Louis. Sometimes so hot, it's hard to sleep. But I find with great Percale sheeting, it's easier to have a good nights rest during the summer. Percale isn't a type of fabric, rather, it is the weave of the fabric. Percale is a tightly woven, plain-weave fabric, be it cotton, polyester, a combination of both, etc...

This type of weave makes for a crisp, but soft, texture. What more, it is very light weight and though it has a tight weave, it is still one of the most breathable weaves. It is invigorating to slip under these covers...somehow these sheets always feel cool to the touch. Percales are the perfect sheet for the summer!

Sallie home's favorite percales include, Peacock Alley's Lryric and Calypso; Scandia Home's Classic Natural Percale, and Sferra's Celeste Sheets!

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!

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.

Surprisingly Soft Sheets: Duet II Sheeting by Peacock Alley

They say you spend one-third of your life in bed, so you might as well sleep in luxury. Peacock Alley Duet II Sheeting is a proven favorite because of the ultra soft finish. Crisp and clean, this sheet is perfection with its tone on tone subtle damask stripes. So versatile, it can coordinate with a variety of Matelasses, including Peacock Alley's Gatsby, Alyssa, and Montauk. The durable Egyptian cotton will let you enjoy this luxurious feel for a lifetime. Experience the soft touch of Peacock Alley. Click here to view the available softest Peacock Alley bed linens available at Sallie home.

Price: $34-$189