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Monogramming: The Modern Calligraphy

Nicole — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:41:03 +0000

Calligraphy – sometimes called the art of fancy lettering – might, given the advent of the digital age, not be as popular as it once was, but it’s making something of a comeback disguised as the art of monogramming. Styles of calligraphy are usually categorized in terms of factors like the language the work is ... Read More

Owner of a New Home? Start with Quality Towel Sets

Laura — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:37:12 +0000

You’re the owner of a new home. You’ve worked hard and saved to buy your American dream, and now all that working and saving has paid off. Congratulations! However, you know that owning a new house is just the beginning. Now it’s time for the fun part – furnishing and decorating. Let’s take a look ... Read More

The Lesson of the Towels

Nicole — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:40:47 +0000

My favorite set of towels ever was the cheesy, thin, scratchy bath towels I bought when I was about thirteen years old. There was a reason for their popularity, though, as they had painted on them in cheap and gaudy colors pictures of my favorite superheroes. I grew up a lonely child whose close friends ... Read More

Bathrobes Are Never Boring

Nicole — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 04:15:55 +0000

It’s a little known, but interesting, fact that bathrobes are classified into different categories on the basis of factors like the type of neckline or collar they have, the type of fabric they’re made from, the type of weave displayed and the type of sculpture sewn onto the fabric. If robes are categorized according to ... Read More

The Long and the Short of Kids Robes

Nicole — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 18:08:21 +0000

As we all know, children get dirty – often – but this is a problem that is rather easy to solve and that usually involves dunking them in the bath at least once a day! After bath-time is over and done with would, however, be the ideal time to wrap junior and the little miss ... Read More

Waffles with Cream

Nicole — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 04:49:15 +0000

Waffles, the sweet and crispy dough-based snacks that are sold throughout the world, are known and loved by just about everyone. All waffles, whether from America, Belgium or Hong Kong, are made by frying dough in a patterned steel grid, and waffle bathrobes are so called due to their fabric’s resemblance to the waffle-grid shape. ... Read More

Immersed in Sensation: Bathtub Additions

Mary — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 18:23:49 +0000

The idea of soaking in a warm, relaxing bath is a thought that appeals to many. In addition to the benefit of solitude and quiet in a bathtub, the warm water stimulates the body’s blood flow, an effect that has the well-known result of reducing tensions both physical and mental. While bathers that are truly ... Read More

Switch to Hooded Bathrobes

Laura — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 23:43:31 +0000

Chances are you’ve owned a robe or two in your lifetime, but have you ever owned a hooded bathrobe? You may ask yourself why a bathrobe with a hood is something you would need. Well…you don’t need such a robe, but they sure are nice to have. A hooded bathrobe made of quality fabric, such ... Read More

Bathing: Washing Away the Stress

Mary — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 23:22:55 +0000

Most people bathe several times a week, considering it a hygienic necessity and automatic part of their day to day lives. The act of community bathing, which functioned as a social network in the age before computers, has become sadly neglected in the fast pace of the modern world. Where once friendships, business deals, and ... Read More

Every Single Bath Mat

Nicole — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 08:33:47 +0000

A lot has been written about towels – even monogrammed towels – as well as about bathrobes, but bath mats tend to be the country cousins of the bathroom-decor world as not much is ever heard about them. This is not quite fair, however, as, just like towels and robes, every single bath mat has ... Read More

Immersed in Sensation: Bathtub Additions

Mary — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 14:34:32 +0000

No Modern Replacement for the Traditional Fluffy Beach Towel

Linda — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 16:11:11 +0000

I think you’ll agree that no one has come up with a satisfactory replacement for the traditional and comforting fluffy beach towel. Even with the ever-increasing popularity of beach lounge chairs and beach tents with canvas, plastic or rubberized flooring, beach towels in various sizes and colors are still in demand. For, they are still ... Read More

Enjoy the Comfort and Luxury of a Stylish Bathrobe

Linda — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 14:18:55 +0000

For the ultimate in stylish comfort and luxury, treat yourself to an attractive summer bathrobe or kimono. Just imagine leaning back in your contoured deck chair or chaise lounge by the pool after a swim wrapped in your soft, elegant silk kimono or Egyptian cotton robe. What a relaxing way to spend a few minutes ... Read More

It is Better to Give than to Receive

Nicole — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 04:24:22 +0000

Gift-giving holidays like Father’s Day, Mother’s Day and Christmas teach us that items like monogrammed towels and bathrobes make great gifts, but the world is wide, and there are many exciting and intriguing festival days to be found and enjoyed if only one knows where to look. Maundy coins may not be in quite the ... Read More

Charles Barkley Hit with a Heat Towel

Sandra — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 06:20:46 +0000

When Charles Barkley was an NBA player, he gained a reputation for being one of the most aggressive players in history – both on and off the court. On the court, at 6’4” he was the shortest player in NBA history to lead the league in rebounds. Off the court, he was arrested more than ... Read More

The Ever-Popular Virtues of a Classic Terry Bathrobe

Linda — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:17:37 +0000

It seems highly unlikely that the classic terrycloth bathrobe will ever go out of style. To be sure, no other type of material provides us with the complete comfort and sense of relaxation that a genuine terry robe does. Even the best quality hotels and spas understand the lasting desirability of this soft, soothing, fluffy ... Read More

How To Save Money: A Brief Paper Towel History Lesson

Diane — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 14:01:52 +0000

It is easy to save money in the kitchen through following the examples of our ancestors. Before paper towels were invented, people would use cotton hand towels to clean messy spills in their homes. In 1931, Scott Paper Company created the first roll of paper towels for use in the kitchen; however, people successfully cleaned ... Read More

Bathrobes: Soft, Stylish…Fun!

Mary — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:10:22 +0000

Once upon a time, bathrobes were serious garments that were more at home in luxury spas, hotels and resorts than in actual homes. Often very plush and luxurious, robes were almost certainly something reserved for adults, while kids had to make do with wrapping themselves in character towels when the time came for drying off ... Read More

Three Great Towel Exercises

Sandra — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 21:16:23 +0000

Want to take your workouts up a notch? Consider adding a towel. No, not the kind of towel you carry around with you to wipe off the sweat; use towels in creative, simple ways that don’t even require you to leave the living room. Here are three towel exercises you can do at home with ... Read More

Tips for White Towels

Laura — Sat, 21 May 2011 20:14:19 +0000

Good quality white towels are the standard at top hotels. However, white towels are not only for hotel guests. You can incorporate the look into your own life. Towels of this color brighten up a room and look fresh and clean. Here are a few tips: By the Tub Is your bathroom an oasis? Have ... Read More

What Is So Great About Bamboo Towels and Robes?

Laura — Wed, 18 May 2011 15:40:51 +0000

If you’re interested in luxury bath linens, you’ve probably heard about bamboo towels, and you wonder what all the fuss is about. You see that articles and ads of bamboo bath and kitchen products popping up all over. Why are bamboo towels becoming more and more popular? When we finish with our shower or bath, ... Read More

What Will They Think of Next? The Training Wipe

Sandra — Fri, 13 May 2011 23:02:53 +0000

What happens when a man’s necktie breeds with a terry cloth bib? They spawn a creature known as the Training Wipe, or T-Wipe. The Training Wipe is a workout towel you hang around your neck designed with the squeamish in mind. For anyone who leans towards obsessive compulsive a la Emma Pilsbury of Glee, or ... Read More

The End of Taking Towels and Robes from Fancy Hotels?

Sandra — Mon, 09 May 2011 04:12:29 +0000

I remember being on a family vacation at about the age of ten, and as we were packing up to leave the hotel room, my father started to pack the hotel towels into our suitcases. My mother looked at him with a puzzled expression and asked him what he was doing. He replied, without fanfare, ... Read More

5 Ways to Get Soft Towels

Laura — Thu, 05 May 2011 04:25:01 +0000

The best bath towels are towels that are soft. They add to the pleasure of a bath or shower. However, not all towels feel good against the body and nice to the touch. What are 5 ways to get soft towels? 1. Wash your towels before the first use. If you choose material that is ... Read More

Live an Eco Friendly Life

Laura — Mon, 02 May 2011 22:36:27 +0000

What does it mean to be eco friendly? It means choosing natural products to use during your life. It is not only good for the environment, living an eco friendly life is also good for your health. When is the best time to start living this way? Now! If you start slowly, eventually you will ... Read More

Consider a Free Monogram for a Bathrobe

Laura — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:58:47 +0000

Some online stores offer a free monogram with a bathrobe purchase. Consider taking them up on the offer. A quality bathrobe is an excellent purchase, but monogrammed robes make great gifts too. Two opportunities that are suitable for this type of gift are weddings and anniversaries. If you’re stuck on the perfect gift to give ... Read More

Three Reasons Why Hand Towels are Still Important

Laura — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:41:59 +0000

Do you use hand towels? Chances are the answer is “no”. It seems, more and more, that people reach for bath towels and sometimes washcloths, but rarely hand towels. However, hand towels serve more than one purpose. Here are three reasons why hand towels are still important: Better for your face After you wash your ... Read More

Fun-Filled Cheap Ice Cream In A Bag

Diane — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:37:06 +0000

Gather-up your clean bath towels, hand towels and bath mats. With summertime almost here, it is time to treat all of the youngsters in your life to some cheap ice cream in a bag. What you will need to make cheap ice cream in a bag: Cheap Ice Cream In A Bag ~ Towels, Towels, ... Read More

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Towel

Nicole — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 22:52:20 +0000

According to Douglas Adams, author of the incredibly successful “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” series of sci-fi/fantasy books, a towel is the most important item that a galactic traveler could ever carry around with him. In his books, Adams lists the many and varied uses to which towels can be put, and, although most ... Read More

Four Tips to Extend the Life of Your Favorite Towel

Sandra — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 23:31:21 +0000

I don’t know about you, but for me, I have my two or three favorite bath towels, and it’s never a happy morning when none of them are available. There’s nothing better than being greeted by a dry, warm, fluffy, and sweet-smelling towel when you step out of the shower into the cool air. Therefore, ... Read More