A little rearranging in the linen press aka the hall cupboard means the warm cosy winter sheets have been moved to the front and cool cotton summer ones are now ‘resting’ at the back. We’ve had these several years now and they definitely have to be one of my best buys ever. I still chuckle thinking about the day I first sighted them
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Sales time in a bedding store, I’d picked up all the ‘bargains’ I wanted and was in the check out line all ready to ‘tap and go’ when this slogan caught my eye.
“Sleep warm and cosy with this soft touch sheet set”
Does anyone remember a few years ago when soft and cuddly bedding was what I wanted but what I ended up with were sheets like velcro ? I had brought them out of hibernation for another chance turn on the bed….but even with silky pjs on it still felt like trying to roll over on velcro…..the decision was that they maybe possibly were definitely going to the op shop!
So warm and cosy in soft touch sheets sounded very interesting 😊
A little fondle of the sample and I was hooked.
It reminded me of the brushed nylon sheets we had back in the 1960s, similar…..not the same, thicker but softer.
…..They are constructed from washed microfibre that gives them a relaxed look and soft texture. These everyday sheets are lightweight, easy to care for and naturally wrinkle resistant…..
Oh I’m easily pleased
One queen size set went into the trolley!
I was definitely pleased.
They were smooth, warm and cosy with not a hint of velcro to be found, they received both mine and The Golfer’s seal of approval … so much so that after a week of sleeps with them on the bed in my silky pjs, then a look at how they laundered, I nipped back to the shop and came home with another set!
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I have been thinking about this over my early cup of tea and realise that over the years I’ve never given much thought to sleepwear and bedding – you needed it so bought it. Soft warm comfortable pjs are a ‘well into retirement’ necessary requirement as is soft warm/cool comfortable bedding. If my mother discovered what my thoughts on both of those things were she’d say I was going soft in my old age ~ but golly, it’s good to be pampered now and again isn’t it.
Still Waters 
As children, we both remembered sleeping under army blankets – distinctly heavy and far from distinctly warm!
Later it was Whitney wool blankets which I haven’t seen for years, but still have two which come out for the nippy early hours in the rainy season.
We found loads of heavy linen and cotton sheets when in France and actually use them, rather than stacking them up as laundry room decor as per the trendy lifestyle magazines…..
Our worst experience? Staying at a place in Nicaragua which boasted polyester sheets…spent the night just trying to stay in the bed every time we tried to turn over!
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I have certain luxuries I like—good underwear (read: expensive), top shelf cosmetics, and luxury shopping places that bend over backwards to give me good service. I sort of got all 3 yesterday except the cosmetics, while in San Mateo to see our kids. Impeccable service. It’s my utmost pleasure.
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Good bedding is not a luxury. Given how much time we spend in bed it is a necessity. And in my experience the good sheets last – and often get even better over time.
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I had a devil of a job to get my pillows right, and I was very pleased when I found a lightweight doona, but my sheets are just cotton or cotton blend sheets and they are fine.
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Comfortable bed linens and pjs make sleeping so much easier. I’m fussy about mine. The older I get the more important they become. I’m glad to see you back online. I worried a bit about you and yours.
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Bed linens are the best gift one can give oneself… it is a delight at the end of the day to tuck yourself into comfortable sheets! Like Jane… I am ever so happy to see you posting! I hope your weekend is delightful! XO
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