Duvets or comforters are the classic bedding covers. They are fluffy, soft, and just add a comfy appearance to your bed. However, they are sometimes stuffy, hot, and a pain to get just right.

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Silk pajamas are the epitome of luxurious loungewear. Waking up in them makes me feel like Grace Kelly, stretching her arms and sipping tea as she prepares for a day of being generally elegant. The ...

As a tosser and turner, I have been sleeping on satin pillowcases since childhood. They have served as a backup for when my sleep scarf or bonnet inevitably slips off my head. For curly-haired people ...

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“Quilting is mostly singing,” according to Nettie Young of Gee’s Bend, Alabama. Like singing, quilting is often a communal activity. Quilters gather to cut, piece, and stitch layers of fabric together ...