How to Layer Your Bed Like a Designer for a Luxurious Look

Many people want their bedrooms to look luxurious, but achieving that look can be tricky. A well-layered bed does more than just look good. It creates a comfortable space that makes falling asleep easier. However, most people either skip important layers or add too many, making the bed feel cluttered instead of luxurious.

Layering your bed like a designer involves choosing the right materials, arranging them in a thoughtful way, and ensuring every piece serves a purpose. In this guide, you'll learn exactly how to create a bed that looks and feels like it belongs in a five-star hotel.

PineTales Buckwheat Pillows

With all of the hustle and bustle going on with the holidays right now I think we could all use a good nights rest. I know I sure could! For me the key to a good nights rest is my favorite weighted blanket paired with the perfect pillow. If my head isn't fully supported the right way it can ruin my entire night. And day for that matter if I wake up with a stiff neck.

Electronics & Tech for the Holidays

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It's time to start Back to School Shopping!

For us back to school is under a month away and that means we are in full back to school shopping mode. My daughter already has her backpack and a few basic essentials already packed inside. And as of this morning she's been officially registered for the eighth grade! Talk about a nervous mamma heading into my daughter's last year of middle school. For those of you out there that have some back to school (from grade school to college) shopping to do here are some great products I've found that are sure to be a hit.

Sleep in Luxury with Mellanni Fine Linens

My husband and I recently switched from a queen bed to two twin XL adjustable beds. No, not because we didn't want to sleep in the same bed. But because we have such different sleeping preferences it was the logical way to go to make us both happy and comfortable. Now we can both get a good nights rest on a mattress that's the firmness we each prefer.

A good nights rest thanks to Dr. Hart's Weighted Blanket

Thanks to her new weighted blanket my daughter is sleeping peacefully at night, every night. Before her blanket arrived my daughter struggled sleeping all night without waking up at least once, if not more through out the night. Some mornings I would find her under a mound of blankets and stuffed animals just trying to make herself comfortable enough to sleep. She said having them on top of her made her feel more secure. But thankfully we struggle no more since her Dr. Hart's Weighted Blanket arrived. Now she sleeps all night long and wakes up feeling better too. She said it's like being hugged all night while she's asleep. I would say you could call it a teenager approved "security blanket".

Never oversleep again with the Sonic Blast from Sonic Alert

My son has trouble waking up to his alarm clock in the mornings for work. Heck he had trouble most of the time he was in high school even. He would sleep through an alarm that was so loud I could hear it up two sets of steps to my bedroom. So as a mom I've always kept my eye open for something that might help him since he will be moving out on his own before long and need to get himself up every morning without my help. So you can probably imagine how excited I was when I was introduced to the Sonic Alert Sonic Blast Alarm Clock and the possibility of finally finding that "one thing" that helped get him out of bed.

The Sonic Blast isn't your average every day alarm clock. What makes it so special? The speaker on the clock is a super loud speaker that also features a bright flashing light and optional Sonic Bomb bed shaker. This was the part that really peaked my interest. Something out of the ordinary that would get his attention in the mornings. By plugging in the Sonic Blast Bed Shaker it syncs to the alarm clock and begins to shake while the alarm clock is playing it's designated sound. It's the perfect solution for those individuals that have trouble waking up to a standard alarm clock. It also has features like built in Bluetooth capabilities so you can fall asleep or wake to your own music. A nightlight, projection clock, recordable alarm, and USB port for charging your devices.

I plugged the alarm clock in on my son's night stand and then plugged the Sonic Blast into the port on the back. I then slipped it under my son's mattress without him knowing it. He thought it was just a loud alarm clock to test out. Then I stood in the doorway of his bedroom the next morning and watched while I waited for the alarm to go off and bed to start shaking. I will admit it was a little funny watching him pop up wondering what the heck was going on. But it DID work and he DID get up all on his own. Finally something besides mom coming into his room every morning that he can rely on!

This alarm clock has definitely been a blessing the last few weeks he's been using it. Now I can focus on getting my daughter up and ready for school and not have to stop what I'm doing every morning and run down to his room and make sure he's getting up for work.

The Sonic Alarm website has a wide selection of alarm clocks and Sonic Shakers to choose from. They have everything thing for at home as well as for travel making it convenient to take a Sonic Alarm with you when staying someplace away from home.

This is a sponsored post on behalf of the above mentioned brand. I received product to share my honest and unbiased thoughts. However, all thoughts and opinions stated are my own and are in no way influenced by my partnership with mentioned brand.

Start the New Year off with a good nights sleep compliments of GhostBed

For me a good nights rest is pretty high up on my list of things that are important. If I don't sleep well it really throws off my whole day. To accomplish that good nights rest several things come in to play.
• Comfortable bed clothes that keep me at a comfortable temperature.
• A bed that gives me the support in all the right places.
• A pillow that keeps my head and neck at just the right angle.
• And last but definitely not least comfortable sheets.

That last one is probably one not many think about. But in our house we sure do. If our sheets aren't comfortable it makes sleeping hard. My husband and I both like to crawl into bed with soft sheets that have a luxury feel to them. You know the kind you like to rub your feet back and forth on because they are so soft. And thanks to GhostBed we now have that perfect set of sheets!

GhostBed Luxury Sheets feature a unique and luxurious blend of Supima Cotton + Tencel Fibers that feel ooh so good against your skin. And the GhostGrip around the bottom makes sure your fitted sheet will stay on securely and never pop off! If you've ever had your fitted sheet come off in the night you know how annoying that can be. I know with our memory foam bed we've come across that issue more than once with department store sheets. They just don't make them with deep enough sides for the newer memory foam mattresses. Ghostbed sheets will fit a GhostBed memory foam mattress or your own mattress with no problems. Our current mattress is actually pretty thick and I had no problems tucking the GhostGrip band down under the edges of the mattress for a secure fit. Plus to top it off every set of GhostBed Sheets comes with a 3 year warranty and free shipping. I don't think anyone else out there offers a deal like that!

My favorite part of our new sheets is the soft silky feel of them combined with not waking up overly hot like some sheets cause me to do. My husband's favorite part is if he moves from one spot to another he gets that cool feeling over and over again. So we say "Thank you GhostBed" for starting off our New Year with a good nights sleep!

This is a sponsored post on behalf of the above mentioned brand. I received product to share my honest and unbiased thoughts. However, all thoughts and opinions stated are my own and are in no way influenced by my partnership with mentioned brand.

Get the rest you deserve with a rocabi Luxury Weighted Blanket

Sleeping with a rocabi Luxury Weighted Blanket is like being hugged all night long as your sleeping. This weighted anxiety blanket is perfect for problem sleepers looking to reduce anxiety and snuggle up in bed and be lulled to sleep by simulating the secure feeling of being held. The rocabi Luxury Weighted Blanket is engineered to be 10% of your body weight and its handpicked fabric has a special soft texture that creates a look of total elegance. I for one really love the super soft material that is on the side of the blanket that's against your body. It feels really good and comforting. Since using the blanket I've noticed that I'm not as prone to wake up in the middle of the night multiple times. I am finally waking up feeling more rested and ready to start my day. And for me that's a big step as I'm not a morning person.

BedinABox.com for a good nights sleep

When I first started hearing about people getting a mattress delivered to their door in a compact box I thought it was all kind of strange. So I decided to do a little investigating myself into this new trend. I mean I'm all about trying stuff out for myself so why not. Upon further investigation I found that what they were getting was a mattress that had basically been vacuumed down and shrink wrapped. Kind of like how I store my clothing each season under my bed in those vacuum bags. Kind of cool if you ask me that they were able to do that on a much larger scale to make mattress delivery a lot more convenient. One of the places I came across during my search was BedinABox.com. They have a wide selection of mattress styles and excellent customer reviews.

QuickZip #GetYourSheetTogether

Has making your bed ever left you irritated, or even downright frustrated? I know making my bed has more than once. We have a thick mattress and some sheets just don't have deep enough pockets, so every time you think you have all four corners on all the way one starts to creep back up. Or after a few nights of sleeping on them they come completely off one corner causing even more frustration. I had always wished there was an easier way to keep sheets on the bed other than using those sheet corner clips. Those to me are just a hassle in themselves that cause me even more irritation I don't really want, or need.

Apparently I wasn't alone in all of this frustration because someone out there created the perfect remedy to all of our bed making problems! That person was the founder of QuickZip.

QuickZip sheets are the two-piece fitted sheet system which zip together for fast, easy sheet changes. Once installed, the base will remain snug around the sides of the mattress and never have to be removed. The zip-on sheet then quickly and easily zips on and off for easy changing.

Want to see it in action for yourself, just check out this video:

I was a little skeptical until I received and started using my first set of QuickZip sheets. And now I'm not only a fan, but a firm believer in them. I love that I no longer have to struggle to put sheets on all four corners of my bed. And I no longer have to worry that one of the corners may creep up and off the mattress while I'm sleeping. My sheets are securely zipped to the stationary base sheet and aren't moving until I'm ready to take them off. The sheets are just as soft and comfortable as all of my other bed sheets too!

QuickZip sheets are available in crib sheet size all the way up to cal king! So why not give the gift of frustration free sheets.

About:
QuickZip started with an “aha” moment when new parent and QuickZip founder, Elizabeth Sopher, wondered if everyone struggled as she did to change a crib sheet. She knew there had to be a better way and started designing a new, improved, easy-to-change crib sheet. She believed that the sheet needed to save time and energy for parents; allow for fast changes; and be neat, secure and truly safe for baby. The result was a best-selling sheet that many parents have grown to know and love. At QuickZip, we see the potential in an everyday item that doesn’t get a lot of attention. Of course thread count, material and design are all considerations when selecting sheets, but how do we go above and beyond to add to the common consideration set and provide our customers a better sleep experience? We’ve listened to our customers and became inspired to make a difference by sharing our reinvented sheets with even more people. Our mission is to provide our revolutionary sheets to people of all ages with a full line of zip-on sheets for every mattress size.

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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of the above mentioned brand. I received product(s) in exchange for my honest and unbiased thoughts. All thoughts and opinions stated are my own and are in no way influenced by my partnership with mentioned brands.

Slumbr - for a sleep like no other

Until I received my assortment of Slumbr pillows I had no idea there were so many different kinds of materials pillows were made of. I also had no idea that they could all be so different feeling either. I had always just had your "standard" down pillows from my childhood on up. I knew there were other options out there, but had just always went with what I was familiar with using. Now that I've had the chance to try some other options I will probably never sleep on a "standard" down pillow again. Of the pillows I received I would have to say their LYRA latex pillow is probably my favorite. It's like nothing I've ever slept on. It's soft, squishy, and completely comfortable no matter which way I lay my head on it. I like that its soft, yet firm at the same time. My head and neck are supported just the way I like it without having to "squish up" the pillow to make it feel right. Now that's what I call a quality pillow!

91% of Americans believe a comfortable pillow is very important to quality sleep, and yet, 70% believe it’s difficult to find a comfortable pillow. To address this opportunity, Slumbr launched a Pillow Menu of exceptionally comfy, unique pillows in the spring of 2016. We make finding a pillow personal to your individual sleep style so simple with our Pillow Quiz and other online tools. No more squishing pillows through plastic. Or the awkward head rest while standing in the store aisle.

People spend hundreds on a mattress and yet often purchase pillows like an afterthought. We realize pillows are not the sexiest thing, but we’re striving to elevate this everyday experience for something so fundamental to sleep life.

Our Pillow Menu offers six distinct pillow types, ranging from $60 to $225, available at www.slumbr.com. We also offer gift cards. To develop our Menu and Quiz, we evaluated over 250 pillow options and tested the best with real sleepers in their homes. Our Slumbr-branded pillows are made with time-tested materials that maintain their support longer.

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Have you ever wanted to sleep on a cloud?

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to lay on a cloud? I know I've daydreamed a time or two about what it would be like to curl up on one. They just look so fluffy and inviting floating up there in the sky. That's what the makers of the Puffy Mattress first thought about when they began the process of developing the most comfortable mattress for sleeping on. It all began on a flight when someone looked out the window and thought  “What would it be like to lay on cloud?" And now here they are with multiple reviews calling them the best mattress of 2017 for those having trouble with sleep. I know for me reading those reviews caused me to give the Puffy™ Mattress a little closer look. My husband and I have been using the same mattress on our bed since we got together back in 1997. And he had it for several years before that. We're talking about a mattress over 20 years old! Needless to say I'm in the process of trying to convince him it's time for a change. I'm ready to get back to a good nights sleep without waking up feeling achy and unrested. And so the mattress research has began for me.

The thing that really stood out to me that I  liked when I was reading about the Puffy™ Mattress is that it is manufactured right here in the US from start to finish. It's not made overseas and then shipped to the US. Not that I'm against products from overseas, but I would much rather have something as important as my mattress made locally.  Plus they give you 101 nights with free returns if you should decide the Puffy™ Mattress is not for you. That was also another relief because there's always that doubt in the back of your mind that holds you back from big purchases. Like what if I make this kind of monetary investment and it's really not for me? Well they have you covered because they want you to be happy. But honestly I can't imagine that a mattress that feels like sleeping on a cloud could be anything but maximum comfort. Just check out the specs below and see for yourself.

Specs:
• 2-layer system with a 3" top layer and a 7" base core layer.
• The 3" top layer is cultivated from our unique Deep Sleep Cloud™ foam that provides you with extraordinary deep comfort and pressure relief, superb breathability and comfortable
sleeping surface, and moisture and heat dissipation technology to ensure no heat buildup (body neutral temperature).
• The 7" Base Core Density Support foam provides resilience, support, and strength to our comfort layer to ensure you have a longer lasting mattress
• The Puffy™ Mattress is covered by a 15-year warranty.

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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of the above mentioned brand. I received monetary compensation or product(s) in exchange for my honest and unbiased thoughts. All thoughts and opinions stated are my own and are in no way influenced by my partnership with mentioned brands.

Spruce up their walls with Uncle Milton!

My kids have both always been into decorating their bedrooms to fit their personalities. My daughter has made her room so that no one will mistake it as belonging to anyone but her. It has her name on the walls and pretty princess stuff all over. No mistaking it for a boy's room that's for sure! My son on the other hand likes to hang things on his walls that he thinks are "cool". You know boy stuff like deer pictures and Star Wars stuff. Nothing girly going on in his room, it's definitely decorated by a boy. Nothing really seems to go together, but he's happy with it so I'm happy with it.

Brentwood Home Kids Space Bundle #Giveaway Ends 1/12

This was my first experience with Brentwood Home and I have to say I am super excited to have been able to work with them. I can say from this experience their line is kid tested and dog approved in my house! My daughter was really excited when her Venice Lounger arrived..and well so was the dog as you can see. It's pretty much a daily battle between the two of them who gets to sit on it actually. Their Babies & Kids line has a lot of great products that any little one would love to snuggle up on. My daughter likes to sit on her lounger and read books because she says it's so comfortable. I guess that's why the dog likes to curl up on (or half on) it too. Looks like I might have to check out something for the pup from their pet beds line too!

Brentwood Home focuses on making products using healthy and ethically-sourced materials. Through their factory direct website there's no more overwhelming trips to the store or pushy salespeople. No middlemen. No deceptive retailer markups. This, combined with their handcrafting excellence, you can find luxurious goods at affordable, honest prices.

Lounger
• Made with nontoxic polyurethane and gel memory foam
• Has a plush, hugging sensation, so your child feels cradled and secure
• A perfect place for your child’s “me” time, where they can read, snooze, create, and relax

Kids Pillow
• For the health-conscious parent who wants the most natural night’s sleep for their child
• Filled with a mixture of silky smooth kapok, plus the texture of all natural latex for extra supportive resilience
• The 100% organic cotton cover is detailed with a delicate plaid pattern for a playful touch
• Has a slim/low profile design perfect for children

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Shop now and save 10% using this Brentwood Home Coupon code: OURHOME

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Give them the gift of Smart Comfort #Nanotex

I've always struggled when it comes to finding a good gift for my parents for Christmas. I'm sure you've probably felt the same way a time or two and can relate right? I mean what is it that they don't already have and need? So the conclusion I've come to is getting them things they can use that might be getting worn out, or an upgrade to what they already have. Take these Serta sheets for instance, when I got them I already had bed sheets and thought I didn't really need another set. But after I gave them a try to see what made them so special to be called "Smart Comfort" I realized they were an "upgrade" to the sheets I already had. They are super soft and comfortable against your skin, and with the Nanotex technology they are made with it helps you sleep better by pulling away the moisture from your body helping you not sweat at night. That left me thinking who else could use an upgrade to their nighttime sleep? My parents that's who, and just in time for Christmas!

What's New for Fall at Magic Cabin?

Do you like to stay up with what's new as the season's change like I do? I know I always get excited with seasonal changes because that means my favorite shopping places will have new catalogs with their latest products. I have just always thought it was fun to see what they have new that might make a great gift or addition to my home decor. At Magic Cabin they have a whole bunch of fun new products for the fall season. We're talking about almost 100 new items all in one place. I of course hopped right on their website and checked them all out with my daughter. And after some browsing around found us a few things we just couldn't live without. Okay so maybe we could, but we didn't want to because they were super cool!

Miracles do happen: Like sheets that keep you cool, comfortable, and are wrinkle free!

I'm one of those people that can't ever seem to find that perfect temperature when I'm in bed. I'm either hanging one leg out from under the covers, or tossing them all off but my sheet. I'm also one that doesn't really like it when my bed looks like it was made from sheets that came out of a bag all wadded up and wrinkled. And as I'm sure you can already guess I'm one of those that makes my bed every morning when I get up. I want our bed to be a place we enjoy resting in at night and I just don't think I could do that if it were a mess. It's nice to be able to fold back the sheets and slide into a sleek and made bed.

Since having been introduced to sheets made with the  Nanotex Coolest Comfort and Wrinkle Defense technology I think I have found my new best friend. Well at least a best friend in the bedding department.

Sheets made with Nanotex’s Coolest Comfort and Wrinkle Defense technology help you stay dry and comfortable all night long, while keeping smooth and strong. Their advanced moisture wicking system pulls moisture away from your skin and keeps you dry, helping balance your body temperature. Nanotex® uses nanotechnology to transform the molecular structure of fibers, creates fabrics with remarkable performance and comfort, while preserving the natural breathability, comfort, hand and durability of textiles.

Another thing I like about these sheets is how smooth they are. My husband has RLS and has ruined many sets of sheets from moving his legs so much at night. With these soft and smooth sheets the calluses on his feet don't seem to snag the material like they do on others. This is a big blessing because replacing sheets can get quite costly.

Set includes: flat sheet, fitted sheet and two pillowcases (twin set includes one pillowcase).

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These life-changing sheets are available at retail stores such as Wal-Mart and Cabela’s and in multiple colors.

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Cover yourself in creativity from Society6

One of the hard parts of being married to someone that came from another state is when holidays roll around and they start missing "home". I like to think of our house together as home, but I know when my husband mentions "home" he's talking about New Hampshire where he was born and spent the first years of his life. It's hard to see him sad about missing his family knowing mine is less than a mile down the road. So I try to do little things for him whenever I can to help him feel a little more at "home" where we live.

Recently while I was browsing the Society6 website and came across the above duvet cover and saw in the description that it was The Flume in New Hampshire. I of course had no idea if it really was or not, but I knew that if I put this on our bed and my husband saw it he would recognize it right away. He's one of those outdoorsy types and knows all the big places back in New Hampshire, even from a simple photo. So as soon as the cover arrived I hurried up and put it on our bed so I could catch his reaction when he first saw it. He actually thought I was getting one with just a plain countryside scene so he wasn't expecting this at all. After a few moments of looking I saw the light bulb go on in his head and he said this reminds me of "The Flume" back home. I was so excited, my plan worked. I then told him I switched which cover I was getting when I saw this one and that was exactly what it was. He looked at me, smiled, and then hugged and thanked me. I could tell it really meant a lot to him.

Society6 has many really nice home decor products and many of them feature actual landmarks and scenes. All you have to do to find them is go to the category you want to shop in and then in the search box type in the location. In this instance I had just used New Hampshire and this is one of the choices that came up. The other nice part is that there are several coordinating pieces that also have the same design on them. They have art prints, clocks, throw blankets, tote bags, phone covers, pillows, and a few other items.

The other neat part is that the artwork on Society6 is created by hundreds of thousands of artists from around the world.

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Hydraluxe® Cool Case by Comfort Revolution

Nothing is more frustrating to me than waking up because I'm hot in the middle of the night. Even in the winter there are nights the wood stove does it's job and then some and I wake up kicking off the covers. So as I'm sure you can imagine when I got the opportunity to try out something that might help I jumped all over it. And that something just happened to be my awesome new Hydraluxe® Cool Case from Comfort Revolution. It's a special pillow case with built-in cooling gel technology that adds soothing comfort to any pillow. I love that this is just a case and not the entire pillow because I already have my "favorite pillows" on my bed. This just adds to them and makes it even better! I was so excited that I was able to keep my favorite pillow and use this at the same time. I actually didn't use it for my head pillow though I used it for the pillow that we have in the middle of our bed. Yes my husband and I sleep with a middle pillow. We both have back problems and like to have the support behind us when we sleep. And sometimes I even lean over it when I'm going to sleep. With my new cooling case on the pillow every time I lean up against it I can feel it's cooling effects up against my body. I don't know how it does it, but it feels so good laying your face on this pillow. I might actually switch it to my head pillow come summer time so I can feel the effects all the time. I might have to get another case so my husband doesn't get left out though because he's already grown attached to leaning against this one. Could be a fun surprise gift for him for Valentine's Day!