Jezebel: bedding

The Secret

Sadie — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:30:00 EDT

On the one hand, I really want to take an easy shot at the notion of an electric blanket making for a "happy marriage." On the other: One of these has changed my parents' life. [Vintage_Ads]

"The High Altar Of The Temple Of Love"

Intern Katy — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:45:00 EDT

Being sold for $1.6 million: The bed of Marie-Madeleine Guimard, a famous ballerina and courtesan from the 18th century. She was also, clearly, a lady of exquisite taste. [NY Times]

Bedtime Stories

Dodai — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:45:00 EDT

These sheets really make an impression: Rise and Sigh bedding is embroidered with captions that leave an imprint on your body while sleeping. Created by Martina Carpelan, they come in three sets: for the bachelor, for the love affair and for the one night stand. Maybe you want to pair them with these pillowcases by James McAdam? [InventorSpot, JamesMcAdam]

Hot Sheet

Slut Machine — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:45:00 EST

Online British adult shop LoveHoney has just released Karmasheetra, a bed sheet with Karma Sutra positions printed on it, kinda like those instructional dance step mats, with colored and numbered placements for yours and your partner's hands, feet and butt. The only downside is that the thread count is not listed, and at a 50/50 poly/cotton blend, they're probably not nearly as nice to snuggle on after you've worn yourself out. [LoveHoney via AVN]

Pottery Barn, Anthropologie & West Elm: Bedding Porn For Sleepyheads

dodai — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:00:00 EST

What is it about pictures of bedding? Cozy, cuddly, dreamy. They just get you in the mood to... *yawn*. And you know who else likes bedding? Mindy Kaling of The Office. She writes about sheets on her blog! Anyway. Take a look at some bedding setups from Pottery Barn, Anthropologie and West Elm after the jump, complete with a patent-pending sheep rating system: The fewer critters you have to count before you fall asleep, the better!

All prices are for queen-sized items.

This ensemble from Pottery Barn has bright colors, but might be a wee too busy.

Terra bed, $1,499; PB Classic Stripe bedding, $149; Nora Floral duvet cover, $99; sham , $25. Pottery Barn.

Grade: 3 sheep

Not exactly the hippest bed, but it looks really comfy.

Seagrass headboard, $399; Madison Floral duvet, $99, allover flower sham, $29; single-flower sham, $29. Pottery Barn.

Grade: 2 sheep

Crappy colors, hard-looking bed. Insomnia lurks!

Montego bed, $1,349; Duncan Stripe bedding, $139; pick-stitch quilt, $179. Pottery Barn.

Grade: 4 sheep

This isn't really part of the game, it's just so cute and practical.

Dog bed cubby entryway, $699. Pottery Barn.

This "Eco-Chic" bedding is organic, but the bed itself is made from mahogany. Deforestation dreams? Still, the combo of soothing colors and muted prints is relaxing.

Canopy bed, $1,199; organic cotton & Overlapping Leaves bedding, $119-$139. Pottery Barn.

Grade: 1 sheep

In your past life, you were a poet in Paris. You were ink-stained and impish and loads of fun at parties, with your smoldering dark eyes and simmering wit. You slept here.

Chinoiserie duvet cover, $198; shams, $68 for 2; bedskirt, $88. Anthropologie.

Grade: 1 sheep

Love this bedding. It brings to mind the kind of girl who plays guitar, rescues animals, has a smattering of stamps in her passport and speaks a dead language. She'll break your heart and look hot while walking out the door.

Contsatinople bedding: Quilt, $248; shams, $88 for 2; bedskirt, $89. Anthropologie.

Grade: 1 sheep

This is not for sleep. This is for two words: Outdoor shagging.

Nightingale headboard, $798; Cirrus duvet cover, $198; shams, $68 for 2; bedskirt, $88. Anthropologie.

Grade: 4 sheep

Even though the bed seems designed for ankle-bruising, the appeal is in the dynamics between soft and hard; square and round.

Low platform bed, $569; Dynasty Dot duvet cover, $149; shams $39 for set of 2; embroidered butterfly pillow, $24. West Elm.

Grade: 2 sheep

It's tough to do retro-hippie exotic psuedo-ethnic without conjuring something that threatens to reek of patchouli. This succeeds: Dreams are sure to be filled with lush roses and verdant oases.

Wood bed frame, $279; Morocco headboard, $359; stitched paisley quilt, $149; shams, $39 for set of 2. West Elm.

Grade: 1 sheep

Yes. This is it. Soft, inviting, clean, crisp, pillowy, plush. Yes, yes, yes. Mmmm.

Random-weave headboard, $379; organic cotton sheet set, $89; organic cotton pleated duvet, $99; shams, $29 for 2; organic pillow cover, $29; organic knit throw, $49; sheepskin rug, $149. West Elm.

Grade: Zzzzz.

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Today in Catalogs: Garnet Hill, Brooks Brothers

Anna — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 18:52:00 EST

The Spring 2007 Garnet Hill catalog came today. We love us some bedding and linens. Soft cotton mattress pads, soft pastel flannels, alpaca throws: it's all here (along with the obligatory boring or overly-girly apparel, although we're thinking these flip-flops would be great for summer). And what's this? A bathtub?

There's nothing nearly as cheeky in the February Brooks Brothers mailer, although the catalog underscores our occasional — and until now, secret — obsession with men's suits and ties. How can anyone not love this Mini Flower Textured Silk Tie (in yellow)? And we're always suckers for a nice wool suit (on sale, no less). Maybe WASPs do have more fun!