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!

Scandia Down: Making Your Bed Softer

For over 3 decade, Scandia Down has been making beds across the United States softer. They have tried and true products, but recently they have went one step further to create an even better finished product. Our favorite collections, Versailles and Gossamer have been replaced with Vienna, Lucerne. They are basically the same pillow just up-scaled with some new details, like a softer, silkier fabric casing.

The great thing about Scandia Down pillows is that in each pattern, there is a pillow that is made specifically for your style of sleep. If you sleep on your stomach use the soft down, if you are a back sleeper use the medium fill, and if you are a side sleeper use the firm fill. Also, unlike other down pillows, Scandia Down uses state-of-the-art equipment to purify and remove all allergens from the down, allowing your allergies to take a rest. Sleep well tonight with the softest pillows by Scandia Down. To view other amazing soft down products by Scandia Down on Sallie home, click here.

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.

Feel the Scandia Difference: Snuggle in the Soft Down of Scandia Down this Fall

It is officially fall! To celebrate, Scandia Down is helping you prepare for the cold weather by offering 20% on their down products for 3 days, starting today. Scandia Down strives to give you the best and softest bedding possible, that is why they only use premium white goose down and high-quality woven fabrics to create every comforter, pillow and featherbed. This brand has gone through some changes over the last year, but don't worry. The names might have changed, but Scandia Down still provides you with the highest of quality down - in fact, they bring you even higher quality now! Sink into a featherbed or snuggle up in a duvet. Get ready for a great night's sleep - every night! Click here to view Scandia Down available at Sallie home.