I was at Macy’s a few weeks ago, for an afternoon of
shopping with a good friend. As you may
recall from my previous articles, I have a slight obsession for designer bed
sheets. I know it sounds crazy, but I
don’t have time to explain here and now.
Let’s get back to my story. So we
were shopping at Macy’s, and I just had to look at their bedding section. It was there that I discovered some of the
nicest bed sheets I have ever seen.
Ralph Lauren has been a famous designer for many years, and
in recent years his company has branched out into a complete line of
furnishings for your home. I don’t know
why I didn’t bother to check these out sooner.
I have always been a fan of Ralph Lauren’s Polo line, but it never
occurred to me to check out his line of sheets and bedding. I had no idea what I was missing.
I was immediately taken with the Hope Chest line of
bedding. The name of this distinctive
line of sheets should tell you something about them. They are inspired by the vintage materials
you might find in your grandmother’s house.
These are stunningly crisp white sheets, with borders stitched with
delicate white embroidery. I particularly
like the duvet cover that is part of this collection, which features intricate
hemstitching and a wonderful floral lace motif.
I also fell completely in love with the Greycliff
collection. It evokes a classic style in
the equestrian tradition with the use of Highland
tartans, intricate paisley, and a subtle gun-check plaid. These gorgeous designs are set against crisp,
white trousseau linens. The sheets have
a thread count of 370, and are crafted from fine cotton sateen. The blanket, in gun-check plaid, adds a
subtle contrast with the tartan pattern of the bed sheets. It is also made from 100% wool, for added
warmth on those cold winter nights.
As I tend to be a rather impulsive shopper, especially when
it comes to bedding, I decided to go for a coffee and mull it over. As my friend and I chatted over a steaming
cup of Joe, I found myself daydreaming about the Greycliff collection. I just couldn’t keep myself from thinking
about them! I have to wonder if this is
beginning to be a problem. I thought
about my family coming to visit next month from Scotland, and I was sure they would
love them, too. I was standing in the
check-out a few minutes later…with both sets.
Katie Curtis is a business
consultant, who spends a lot of time on the road. When she is not trying to solve other
people’s problems, she fantasizes about going to bed. She also writes freelance articles for
thebeddingsite.com – a website that specializes in quality bedding, with
extensive information on bedding,
pillow
shams, bedding
sets and more.
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