Target: Eco Friendly Sheets?

I wouldn't say this is the most thrilling of topics, but it's one that I have fought with for years. Sheets. Ugh. Sheets. I have had a long battle with finding the perfect sheets. I hate to spend money on them because to me, it's just one big flat of fabric and does not earn a $200+ price tag in my opinion. But yet, you go too cheap and they pill, shrink, the fitted sheet elastic busts on the second wash, or worse, they give you a rash! I have dropped some cash on higher-end (not too high-end) sheets only to find they come out of the wash shrunk up like an accordion...and I am sorry, but iron sheets??? No thank you!

Moving on (can you sense my frustration?). I debated over the Target sheets for some time. "Am I stooping to cheap?. Am I getting stingy?" However, once I saw they came out with bamboo sheets (really just 40% bamboo and 60% cotton, but I'll take it), I thought I'd give them a shot. And for $49, if they didn't work out, then I wouldn't be at a huge loss. I got the ivory set in a full for our guest room to try them out, and to be honest, I am quite happy. So much so, that I am bummed I spent more on the queen set for our room from another place at the same time and wish I went with the Target ones. I'll be getting a queen set too here shortly.

They are soft, have a nice weight (I like a thicker sheet), and if you pull them out of the dryer shortly after finishing, they really aren't all that wrinkled!! Now, they don't come in a huge array of colors, but I like basic cream sheets anyway...I used to like crisp white until I got married...they have never been the same since so I made the switch to cream. Need I say more? So for an economical and partially eco friendly dress for your bed, I say give the Target Bamboo sheets a try. But feel them first - everyone has their own version of the perfect sheet!

Branch Home: Honor Mothers Around the World

OK- it's late and time for bed, but I wanted to get this posted in honor of Mother's Day. These kitchen towels from Branch Home are beautifully crafted by hard working women in Transylvania and Romania and by purchasing their goods you help them provide for their families. How awesome is that?! The materials used to make these are organically grown on family farms then spun and processed by hand. Mothers all over the world work hard to care for their children and I'd say we have it pretty good on this side of the globe. Each towel is a bit spendy for what we are accustomed too at $19 each, but then again it's not from China this time and has the greater good in mind.
Happy Mother's Day!

Alena Hennessey: Back to Nature

The first time I stumbled across Alena Hennessey's design work, I was an instant fan. Her nature inspired prints, totes and pillows are soothing and delightful all in one. She has also introduced a new eco-line for those green conscious people out there and offers custom work if you want that unique piece no one else will ever have.

Belloccio: Chalk One Up

How fun is this stuff? Chalkboard oil cloth you can write on from Belloccio! I can think of so many uses for this!! A table cloth for a wine and cheese tasting and write all the respective names beside the plate, a table cloth for a kids party and they can have fun drawing all over, gift tags as you see in the photo, or you can use it in a shadow box and write on it with snippets of your favorite memories placed inside. The possibilities are endless! Have fun!

India Rose: Black Tie BBQ

You can never have too many napkins in my opinion. They set the mood just right for any dinner party, not to mention your table setting. I adore these Tuxedo Napkins from India Rose. They can swing from a formal affair to a casual gathering with the subtle ruffled edge without a hitch...just be sure you aren't serving red wine or anything red!!!