Most of us have owned or at least seen a long-loved heirloom quilt. Whether it was made by family, or purchased generations ago and handed down, a quilt retains a sentimentality that keeps it around, in addition to the practical benefits it provides with its aesthetics, and, obviously, warmth. The thing that makes quilts much more special than everyday blankets is the time it takes to make them, and the effort and love put into making them. Loved ones will {Read More}

It is the holiday season again, and as Christmas approaches, the thought turns to Christmas trees and decorating. Though many still prefer a real tree, many others are making the move to artificial Christmas trees. The reasons people are switching to artificial trees are: • Some may not have a Christmas tree farm in their vicinity, or it may prove difficult travel to a farm and transport a large tree; • People often do not know how long a tree {Read More}

Most parents have uttered the phrase that they just do not make things like they used to. Whether it concerns cots, prams, clothing or toys, a lot of people look back at the past and on their own childhood as an era of durable, well-made and strong goods. Although the arrival of plastics manufacturing has significantly lowered costs and brought wider consumer choice, a lot of people still feel that the quality has somehow been compromised in the process. Plastic {Read More}

The winter season has a knack for being cold and to seemingly last for an exceedingly long period of time, and it’s during these cold, bitter months that nothing feels quite so heavenly as snuggling into a warm, cozy bed. But unless you layer on several blankets, or wrap yourself in several layers, you may find that your bed is not quite as warm as you’d like it to be – unless you treat yourself to a duvet. Believe it {Read More}