There are two kinds of people: Those who in the bed making camp who make their beds religiously every morning, aaaand those who are ok with crumpled sheets. I’m in the former — a freshly made bed gets me off to a good, clean start in the morning. No judgments here! I haven’t always been a bed maker, but when I started seeing how pretty it looked each time I walk through my room… well it just makes my day a little brighter.
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This brings me to my 5 bed making hacks, which can hopefully come in handy for the bed-makers and non-makers alike!
1. Box spring. If you don’t have a bed skirt like my friend scored, and have one of those unsightly exposed box springs, simply use a crisp, white fitted sheet to cover it up.
2. Flat Sheet. When making your bed, make sure the printed side of your flat sheet is facing down (like in this Instagram photo.) Trust me, it’s so soft and soothing, and you’ll never go back! It’s one of those bed making hacks that seems so simple but makes such a big difference.
3. Pillowcases. If you have a lot of pillowcases to put on when you’re changing out bedding around your house, the whole awkward hold-the-pillow-under-your-chin thing can get old quick. Simply fold your pillow in half horizontally (so it’s long and thin), hold the sides together with one hand, and slip it into the case with the other. It’ll unfold on its own and settle in nicely.
4. Bedding. Buy the best quality bedding you can afford. Don’t skimp on comfort and style in this area of your home just to save a few bucks. Your bed should be a place you can truly rest and rejuvenate each evening. I buy most of my bedding from HomeGoods or TJ Maxx – it’s often cheaper than big box discount stores and much better quality. Want to shop online? The bedding above is from Wayfair for under $100.
5. Storage. To help keep your linen closet or drawer organized, after you fold freshly laundered sheets, simply slip them into a corresponding pillowcase so it’s an easy-to-access packet when you’re ready to change the beds. And to avoid that musty storage smell, add a dryer sheet in with everything.
Vicky Hunt says
June 8, 2015 at 8:10 amI love the swhole collection, but the Mireless is my favorite. Love the yellows and greys. My favorite piece is the Mireless oblong decorative pillow. Sweet giveaway! Thanks…:)
Vaishali says
June 8, 2015 at 10:46 amLove the Mireles pattern
Erica Yingling says
June 8, 2015 at 10:51 amThe mireless is beautiful
Brook P says
June 8, 2015 at 11:45 amI love the Marrakech set!
PAMC says
June 8, 2015 at 12:52 pmI love the whole collection..Love the pillows the best.
Jo @ Let's Face the Music says
June 8, 2015 at 2:06 pmLove the Andana comforter set especially the pleated decorative pillow. Thanks for the giveaway. Jo @ Let’s Face the Music
Kelly D says
June 8, 2015 at 4:47 pmI like the Eva Longoria Home Solana 4-pc. Comforter Set.
Kelly D says
June 8, 2015 at 4:50 pmtweet
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Julie Wood says
June 8, 2015 at 5:42 pmI love the Eva Longoria Home Adana 4-pc. Comforter Set! The blue color is so pretty!
Julie Wood says
June 8, 2015 at 5:43 pmTweet-https://twitter.com/JewelWood/status/608041737588596736
steve weber says
June 8, 2015 at 6:20 pmEva Longoria Home Solana 4-pc. Comforter Set is the best in my opinion.
Natalie says
June 8, 2015 at 8:16 pmMy favorite is the Eva Longoria Home Solana 4-pc. Comforter Set & Accessories because I like purple tones. This would go perfectly in my bedroom. I will have to check it out the next time I go to JCPenney!
Nicole Dziedzic says
June 8, 2015 at 10:17 pmMy favorite from the collection is the Marrakech four piece Comforter set, love this style and print.
Nicole Dziedzic says
June 8, 2015 at 10:18 pmTweeted– https://twitter.com/lil_lady_dz/status/608110781935140864
Natalie says
June 8, 2015 at 10:24 pmhttps://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/608112361636003842
Lisa Cooper says
June 9, 2015 at 5:27 amI love the Adana collection.
Lauren @ Mom Home Guide says
June 9, 2015 at 6:13 amI like the Eva Longoria Home Solana 4-pc. Comforter Set.
Lauren @ Mom Home Guide says
June 9, 2015 at 6:14 amI also like the Eva Longoria Home Adana 4-pc. Comforter Set!
Judy Beauchamp says
June 9, 2015 at 6:14 amI love the Solana collection! very subtle!
Anne Marie says
June 9, 2015 at 6:40 amI love the Mireless set especially the comforter – gray and yellow combo is my favorite.
Maryann Brown says
June 9, 2015 at 6:54 amI love the whole collection, but the Mireless is my absolute favorite
Christina Parrillo says
June 9, 2015 at 7:01 amTie between Solano and Mireless
Cathy says
June 9, 2015 at 7:25 amI love the pillows! And especially the Marrakech oblong pillow.
DRTVrMoi says
June 9, 2015 at 7:31 amBeing a fan of blue, I adore the Adana Collection
angie says
June 9, 2015 at 7:37 amMireles is perfect!!
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
June 9, 2015 at 7:43 amI actually love that Marrakech set – it looks so clean and fresh and I could add some pops of color with pillows!!
Ann says
June 9, 2015 at 8:28 amI love the 4 piece Solana. It would go perfectly with the grey walls in my bedroom!
kylha says
June 9, 2015 at 8:38 amI love the Solana bedding design, and it’s such a light grey I can’t see it becoming overpowering or dark.
Nicole says
June 9, 2015 at 9:12 amI like the mireles best.
Cathie says
June 9, 2015 at 9:29 amI have to pick Marrakech, easy to add color to the rest of the room.
rachel says
June 9, 2015 at 9:57 amI’m loving the Eva Longoria Home Adana Oblong Decorative Pillow and whole bedding set!
mysweetiepiepie says
June 9, 2015 at 10:29 amMy favorite is the Eva Longoria Home Adana 4 piece Comforter Set.
Sherry says
June 9, 2015 at 11:44 amI love the Adana Collection! I want to update my home to coastal décor and this blue and white pattern would be gorgeous in my bedroom. Thanks for the chance to win.
Terry says
June 9, 2015 at 11:46 amLove, love, love the Eva Longoria Home Mireles Oblong Decorative Pillow (and the entire collection)…just changed my colors to gray, yellow and white so it would fit perfectly in our master bedroom!!!! Thanks for the sweet giveaway 🙂
Amanda M says
June 9, 2015 at 12:18 pmI love your blog! 🙂
Antoinette says
June 9, 2015 at 12:31 pmThe entire collection is simply scrumptious. I would be thrilled to use any of them in my bedroom which I’m just getting ready to redo, so I it would be so fun to work any of the collection into my decor.
Bri D. says
June 9, 2015 at 1:16 pmThe Adana set! Thanks for the chance to win 🙂
pepermintpatty says
June 9, 2015 at 1:25 pmThanks for the great hack tips–I am over age 65 and did not know these tips. The folding the pillow tip will really help me–I have lots of pillows to stuff. I really like the Eva Longoria black and white decorator pillow, it looks so nice and crisp.
Cassie says
June 9, 2015 at 1:29 pmThe Solana collected is so soft and soothing. I LOVE a well made bed and so happy with your rule #2. My mom raised me with that rule.
Lori says
June 9, 2015 at 2:00 pmI love the bedding! It is beautiful!
Leslie says
June 9, 2015 at 2:18 pmI like the Mereles comforter set.
Connie goss says
June 9, 2015 at 3:20 pmI love the Marrakech Comforter Set.!
Beautiful
heather says
June 9, 2015 at 8:38 pmI went to view the line and my favorite is the Eva Longoria Home Solana 4-pc. Comforter Set.
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Angie T. says
June 10, 2015 at 10:48 amI love the Marrakech collection.
Kathleen Heckman says
June 10, 2015 at 2:26 pmThe Marraceck pattern gets my vote.
Kathleen Heckman says
June 10, 2015 at 2:27 pmMarrakech previous was typo
D SCHMIDT says
June 10, 2015 at 3:05 pmVisited the site and I really like the Eva Longoria Home Adana Oblong Decorative Pillow
D SCHMIDT says
June 10, 2015 at 3:06 pmtweeted https://twitter.com/mummytotwoboys1/status/608726349327556608
Brittany says
June 10, 2015 at 3:27 pmI LOVE love love the Marrakech pattern!
Jessie C. says
June 10, 2015 at 9:36 pmEva Longoria Home Adana Euro Pillow is my favorite piece.
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Jessie C. says
June 10, 2015 at 9:37 pm-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/608824935708934144
Kim says
June 11, 2015 at 5:40 amAdana collection!
Mami2jcn says
June 11, 2015 at 8:54 amI like the Eva Longoria Home Solana Oblong Decorative Pillow.
Mami2jcn says
June 11, 2015 at 9:07 amtweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/608998981423788032
Jennifer H. says
June 11, 2015 at 11:24 amI love the Eva Longoria Home Adana 4-pc. Comforter Set & Accessories.
Elena says
June 11, 2015 at 12:31 pmI like the Eva Longoria Home Solana 4-pc. Comforter Set
Elena says
June 11, 2015 at 12:33 pmhttps://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/609050672294551553
shaunie says
June 11, 2015 at 3:40 pmMy favorite is the Eva Longoria Home Adana 4-pc. Comforter Set
shaunie says
June 11, 2015 at 3:42 pmhttps://twitter.com/sandyhills25/status/609098273975078913
LaTanya says
June 11, 2015 at 5:36 pmEva Longoria Home Adana 4-pc. Comforter Set & Accessories
LaTanya says
June 11, 2015 at 5:37 pmhttps://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/609127208188297216
Erika says
June 11, 2015 at 8:39 pmThe blue and white pillow from the Adana line is gorgeous!
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Julia says
June 12, 2015 at 7:11 pmI love the color blue so my favorite is the Adana line. You gave great hints for making beds. I am going to try them and am making a commitment to make my bed more often!!!
Lynda Paredes says
June 14, 2015 at 12:48 pmAll her stuff is gorgeous. I love the collection with the yellows & greys, Mireless. But if I could afford to change out my bedding for every season!
Ashley C says
June 14, 2015 at 9:09 pmI love the Adana 16″ Square Decorative Pillow
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Sally C. says
June 15, 2015 at 8:04 amThe Marrakech for sure!
Henria O. says
June 16, 2015 at 10:20 amI really like the bold contrast of the Marrakech Comforter set.
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Henria O. says
June 16, 2015 at 10:20 amTweet: https://twitter.com/sazzyfrazzy/status/610193351946604544
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Lisa Brown says
June 17, 2015 at 8:50 amI like the Eva Longoria Home Adana 4-pc. Comforter Set & Accessories
Lisa Brown says
June 17, 2015 at 8:50 amhttps://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/611169075645911042
Barbara M says
June 17, 2015 at 6:06 pmI really like the Eva Longoria Home Marrakech 4-pc. Comforter Set.
Would be great to update our bedroom!
thank you
Barbara M says
June 17, 2015 at 6:06 pmTweet https://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/611308417249099779
Sarah Bernstein says
June 17, 2015 at 11:50 pmI really like the Eva Longoria Home Adana 4-pc. Comforter Set. I love you he tip about putting everything in the pillow case. About to move in to our 1st house and this would be a great house warming gift. And just maybe I’ll start making the bed and come over off the dark side, lol.
Amy Tong says
June 18, 2015 at 3:53 amI love how beautiful it is in your bedroom! I love the Solana comforter set. So pretty.
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Amy Tong says
June 18, 2015 at 3:55 amtweeted:
https://twitter.com/uTry_it/status/611457004121370624
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Tina m says
June 18, 2015 at 1:20 pmi like the Marrakech 4-pc. Comforter Set
Tina m says
June 18, 2015 at 1:21 pmhttps://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/611599376876580864
amy tolley says
June 18, 2015 at 8:06 pmI love this pattern on the pillows very nice
amy tolley says
June 18, 2015 at 8:14 pmthis is my favorite set Eva Longoria Home Adana 4-pc. Comforter Set
amy tolley says
June 18, 2015 at 8:12 pmhttps://twitter.com/amylynn5973/status/611702840017317888 shared on twitter
Robin says
June 19, 2015 at 1:10 pmI like the Solana set.
Madeline says
June 19, 2015 at 9:35 pmI really like the Eva Longoria Home Mireles 4-pc. Comforter Set.
Madeline says
June 19, 2015 at 9:43 pmTweet link: https://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/612088249708859393
erica best says
June 21, 2015 at 2:48 pmi love the Eva Longoria Home Solana 4-pc. Comforter Set
erica best says
June 21, 2015 at 2:50 pmhttps://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/612705672430391296
mariah says
June 23, 2015 at 1:39 amADANA! The color and pattern are beautiful.
Susan Hatcher says
June 24, 2015 at 5:21 pmI like the Adana 4 pc. comforter set. Thanks for chance to win.
Susan Hatcher says
June 24, 2015 at 5:26 pmI tweeted. https://twitter.com/sebh55/status/613835482905055232
Lisa says
June 25, 2015 at 7:28 pmI could not make a decision. I loved 3 of them, and so I took a look at the Adana, the only one that was not one I was torn about, I ended up loving it. The Adana is beautiful. That is my pick. I would love to have it.
Gina M says
June 27, 2015 at 12:25 pmMy favorite is the Solana 4-pc. Comforter Set.
Thanks for the chance to win!
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Gina M says
June 27, 2015 at 12:29 pmtweet–https://twitter.com/WildOrchid985/status/614848095906627585
Kathy says
June 28, 2015 at 5:05 amI like the Solana collection
Kathy says
June 28, 2015 at 5:07 amhttps://twitter.com/mkjmc/status/615099213077192704
Amanda Sakovitz says
June 28, 2015 at 11:56 amI like the Eva Longoria Home Adana 4-pc. Comforter Set & Accessories
Thomas Murphy says
June 28, 2015 at 1:19 pmI like the Eva Longoria Home Adana 4-pc. Comforter Set.
Thomas Murphy says
June 28, 2015 at 1:20 pmtweeted
https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/615223234544447492
Janice Cooper says
June 28, 2015 at 7:11 pmI like the Eva Longoria Home Solana 4-pc. Comforter Set
Janice Cooper says
June 28, 2015 at 7:14 pmhttps://twitter.com/disneyfan40/status/615312188324982784
maria cantu says
June 28, 2015 at 11:55 pmI like the Eva Longoria Home Adana 4-pc. Comforter Set.
Cynthia C says
June 29, 2015 at 8:31 amThe Eva Longoria Home Adana 2-Pack Curtain Panels would be very nice in my bedroom.
Sandy Klocinski says
June 29, 2015 at 8:47 amMy favorite piece is the Eva Longoria Home Adana 4-pc. Comforter Set
Sandy Klocinski says
June 29, 2015 at 8:48 amhttps://twitter.com/Attea2d/status/615517134786023424
Debbi Wellenstein says
June 29, 2015 at 12:48 pmI like the Eva Longoria Home Solana 4-pc. Comforter Set & Accessories.
Kimmy Ripley says
June 29, 2015 at 5:13 pmI love black and white so I love the Eva Longoria Home Marrakech 4-pc. Comforter Set.
Crystal F says
June 29, 2015 at 6:25 pmI like the Eva Longoria Home Mireles 4-pc. Comforter Set. Thank you!!
Brittney House says
June 29, 2015 at 8:39 pmMy favorite piece is the Eva Longoria Home Solana 4-pc.Comforter Set.
HilLesha says
June 30, 2015 at 1:45 pmMy favorite is the Eva Longoria Home Adana 4-pc. Comforter Set & Accessories. Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂
rachel cartucci says
June 30, 2015 at 4:05 pmEva Longoria Home Mireles 4-pc. Comforter Set & Accessories is a really great bedding set.
Ashley C says
July 1, 2015 at 12:17 pmI love the Eva Longoria Home Marrakech 4-pc. Comforter Set!
OFG says
July 1, 2015 at 2:11 pmI like the Eva Longoria Home Mireles 4-pc. Comforter Set.
OFG says
July 1, 2015 at 2:11 pmI like the Eva Longoria Home Mireles 4-pc. Comforter Set.
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Ali Celestino says
July 1, 2015 at 2:53 pmI like them all there all beautiful !!! But I really like the Eva Longoria Home Solana 4-pc. Comforter Set.
nancy says
July 1, 2015 at 9:11 pmMy favorite is the Eva Longoria Home Adana 4-pc. Comforter Set
Kimberley Meier says
July 1, 2015 at 11:14 pmTweeted: https://twitter.com/MRSMEIER5627/status/616459166605946880
Chi Shannon says
July 2, 2015 at 1:15 amLots of pretty stuff to choose from! I think my favorite is the Adana 4-pc. Comforter Set 🙂 I love the dark color and pretty design 🙂
Kimberly Hilbert says
July 2, 2015 at 5:29 pmI like the Eva Longoria Home Adana 4-pc. Comforter Set & Accessories the best.
Mary J says
July 2, 2015 at 6:11 pmI like the Eva Longoria Home Adana 4-pc. Comforter Set .
Tarissa says
July 2, 2015 at 10:57 pmThe Home Marrakech Valance would look wonderful with my new bedroom re-do I’ve been working on. Hadn’t picked anything out yet for the windows, but I love these from JCP.
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Tarissa says
July 2, 2015 at 10:58 pmTweeted! https://twitter.com/pixel_berry_pie/status/616817989279739904
Angela W says
July 3, 2015 at 2:21 pmI would love the Eva Longoria Home Solana 4-pc. Comforter Set
Danita says
July 3, 2015 at 4:50 pmThe Adana collection is perfect. I’ve got a plain comforter and color would be nice.
Kristen says
July 5, 2015 at 8:08 amtweeted
https://twitter.com/rubylorikeet/status/617681095560069120
Elle says
July 5, 2015 at 2:54 pmI really like the Eva Longoria Home Solana 4-pc. Comforter Set from her collection.
Elle says
July 5, 2015 at 3:00 pmTweet: https://twitter.com/PrettyHotPink6/status/617785128740241409
Susan Smith says
July 5, 2015 at 6:21 pmI like the Eva Longoria Home Solana 4-pc. Comforter Set.
Susan Smith says
July 5, 2015 at 6:26 pmhttps://twitter.com/susan1215/status/617836953610887168
Jennifer says
July 5, 2015 at 11:26 pmMy bedroom desperately needs a makeover! I love the Eva Longoria Home Marrakech 4-pc. Comforter Set.
Stephanie Galbraith says
July 5, 2015 at 11:50 pmI like the Eva Longoria Home Marrakech 4-pc. Comforter Set.
joni says
July 6, 2015 at 12:40 amI love the Eva Longoria Home Adana 16″ Square Decorative Pillow.
joni says
July 6, 2015 at 12:42 amhttps://twitter.com/smilekisses/status/617931507953463296
Leela says
July 6, 2015 at 5:07 amEva Longoria Home Solana 4-pc. Comforter Set in King.
Karen Drake says
July 6, 2015 at 8:44 amI love the Eva Longoria Home Mireles 4-pc. Comforter Set, my bedroom really needs a makeover.
Lauren Olivia Wood says
July 6, 2015 at 1:06 pmI do need a bedroom makeover! I love the Eva Longoria Home Adana 4-pc. Comforter Set & Accessories!
tiffany lane says
July 6, 2015 at 7:04 pmi like the eva longoria solana set
Rebecca says
July 6, 2015 at 7:28 pmI like the Solana bedding set! Purple is one of my favorites!
denise a says
July 6, 2015 at 8:25 pmI like the Eva Longoria Home Adana 4-pc. Comforter Set & Accessories
mariemh says
July 6, 2015 at 8:31 pmthe adana set is my fAVORITE
Rebecca Graham says
July 7, 2015 at 3:13 amI like the Eva Longoria Home Adana 4-pc. Comforter Set.
joe gersch says
July 7, 2015 at 3:39 ami really like theEva Longoria Home Mireles 2-Pack Curtain Panels
Bert Ruiz says
July 7, 2015 at 10:13 amI like the Eva Longoria Home Adana 4-pc. Comforter Set
Bert Ruiz says
July 7, 2015 at 10:18 amtweet https://twitter.com/iamdadtastic/status/618438774704332801
Linda G. says
July 7, 2015 at 11:56 ammy favorite set is the Eva Longoria Home Marrakech 4-pc. Comforter Set & Accessories, it would go perfect in my bedroom.
Yoon Lee says
July 7, 2015 at 12:17 pmI love the Solana set!!
Kristen G. says
July 7, 2015 at 2:13 pmThe Solana set is really cute!
Ed says
July 7, 2015 at 2:15 pmThe Adana Euro Pillow is the bee’s knees!
s riches says
July 7, 2015 at 5:58 pmI really like the Eva Longoria Home Marrakech Valance. It would look great over my kitchen window.
Kerry says
July 7, 2015 at 6:58 pmI like the Eva Longoria Home Mireles 2-Pack Curtain Panels.
Kerry says
July 7, 2015 at 7:21 pmtweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/618575456200228864
Debbie B says
July 7, 2015 at 8:38 pmi really like the Eva Longoria Home Solana 4-pc. Comforter Set
Tabathia B says
July 7, 2015 at 9:23 pmI like the Eva Longoria Home Mireles 4-pc. Comforter Set
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Stephanie Phelps says
July 7, 2015 at 9:28 pmMy favorite is the Eva Longoria Home Solana 4-pc. Comforter Set.
ANGEL JACKLYN says
July 8, 2015 at 12:32 amTHE Eva Longoria Home Adana Valance IS A BEAUTY! THANKS FOR THE CHANCE!
Betty C says
July 8, 2015 at 1:51 amI would absolutely love to have the Eva Longoria Home Marrakech 4 piece comforter set. It would be perfect for my bedroom.
Sarah L says
July 8, 2015 at 2:37 amMy favorite is the Eva Longoria Home Solana 4-pc. Comforter Set.
Thanks for the contest.
tina reynolds says
July 8, 2015 at 9:28 amMy favorite is the Adana four piece set is so so pretty love the cute color
thischickwins says
July 8, 2015 at 2:17 pmthe Marrakesh comforter set is my fav
Veronica Garrett says
July 8, 2015 at 3:01 pmThe Eva LongoriaHome Solana Valance is my favorite piece.
Roxann says
July 8, 2015 at 3:41 pmMy favorite is the Eva Longoria Home Adana 4-pc. Comforter Set.
Seyma Shabbir says
July 8, 2015 at 4:24 pmI love the Eva Longoria Home Adana 4-pc. Comforter!
Kathryn C says
July 8, 2015 at 4:44 pm#SweepstakesEntry- comment
All lovely designs & items but I’m partial to the color blue and I’m really drawn to the Adana 4 pc comforter set w/ accessories!
KC
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Kathryn C says
July 8, 2015 at 5:11 pmmy #SweepstakesEntry tweet:
https://twitter.com/thrincor/status/618905213764771841
KC
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Laurie Emerson says
July 8, 2015 at 6:14 pmI love the Eva Longoria Home Adana 4-pc. Comforter Set & Accessories. It would give my bedroom a whole new look.
Deborah G. says
July 8, 2015 at 7:15 pmI love the Eva Longoria Home Solana 4-pc. Comforter Set!
Deborah G. says
July 8, 2015 at 7:19 pmTweeted! https://twitter.com/debbieg510/status/618937454200905728
Melinda says
January 23, 2017 at 1:50 pmBethany!! Love JCPenney bedding. I buy their Euro pillows for my bed! And their matelasse bedspreads.
Terry says
January 23, 2017 at 5:32 pmMireles is my favorite (it matches the colors I have in my bedroom)!!!
Katy says
February 26, 2018 at 1:32 pmThank you so much! I love the sheets in the pillow case suggestion, Why didn’t I think of that after all these years. Also the fold the pillow lengthwise ideas is great, too.
Gina Luker says
February 28, 2018 at 8:14 amThanks Katy and I totally agree, I love a good hack!