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Five bed making hacks

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.

Smart bed making hacks - the sheets trick is genius

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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!

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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.

simple & smart bed making hacks - love this pillow trick

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. 

simple bed making hacks - love this bedding!

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.

 

 

 

 

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  1. I 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…:)

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  12. My 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!

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  13. My favorite from the collection is the Marrakech four piece Comforter set, love this style and print.

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  28. I love the Solana bedding design, and it’s such a light grey I can’t see it becoming overpowering or dark.

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  33. I 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.

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  34. Love, 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 🙂

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  36. The 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.

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  38. Thanks 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.

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  39. The 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.

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  62. I 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!!!

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  63. All 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!

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  70. I really like the Eva Longoria Home Marrakech 4-pc. Comforter Set.
    Would be great to update our bedroom!
    thank you

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  72. I 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.

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  87. I 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.

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  88. My favorite is the Solana 4-pc. Comforter Set.

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    wildorchid985 AT gmail DOT com

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  110. I like them all there all beautiful !!! But I really like the Eva Longoria Home Solana 4-pc. Comforter Set.

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  113. Lots 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 🙂

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  116. The 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.
    pixelberrypie at yahoo dot com

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  125. My bedroom desperately needs a makeover! I love the Eva Longoria Home Marrakech 4-pc. Comforter Set.

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  130. I love the Eva Longoria Home Mireles 4-pc. Comforter Set, my bedroom really needs a makeover.

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  131. I do need a bedroom makeover! I love the Eva Longoria Home Adana 4-pc. Comforter Set & Accessories!

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  140. my favorite set is the Eva Longoria Home Marrakech 4-pc. Comforter Set & Accessories, it would go perfect in my bedroom.

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  144. I really like the Eva Longoria Home Marrakech Valance. It would look great over my kitchen window.

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  151. I would absolutely love to have the Eva Longoria Home Marrakech 4 piece comforter set. It would be perfect for my bedroom.

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  160. I love the Eva Longoria Home Adana 4-pc. Comforter Set & Accessories. It would give my bedroom a whole new look.

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  165. Thank 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.

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