Vanilla Scented Candles and What They Do For You

Did you know that smelling vanilla candles can fulfill some inner need and actually trigger some of us to eat less?

Surprise, surprise! It turns out that smelling something sweet, like vanilla, a common ingredient in sweet foods like cookies and cakes, can give you the same sensory input as eating them does. Since the craving is fulfilled just by the smell, we might eat less and lose weight!

For more tips, or to browse our wide selection of candles, visit www.cozycottagedecor.com/candles

High Thread Count is Important in Your Comforter Sets and Sheets, But So is Quality

We’re always hearing about high thread count, and yes, it is important. The higher the thread count the more sturdy and soft will be the sheets and comforters. But just as important as high thread count is the quality of the thread. For example, a lower quality thread in a high thread count sheet will not feel as soft or last as long as a higher quality thread in a lower thread count sheet or comforter set. Certain types of threads are of a higher quality than others, for example Egyptian cotton. This is why a sheet made from Egyptian cotton with a 200 thread count will feel softer than an ordinary cotton sheet with a higher thread count. It will also give you more years of service. So consider both when purchasing new sheets.

For more tips, or to browse or selection of Egyptian cotton and Bamboo sheets, visit www.cozycottagedecor.com

I received a tip for a wonderful idea on how to revitalize old curtains. A contributor said her curtains looked old and worn out, so she took them down and laid out a simple pattern, then sewed beads along the pattern. When she hung them back up they looked completely different. At night they also caught the light and looked brand new. Very clever!

Bamboo for Comforter Sets and Sheets

I was surprised to discover that bamboo is used now to make bedding. I can’t imagine who thought of it, but someone tried bamboo fiber and it is as soft as cotton (some think it’s softer). I am always amazed that someone thinks this stuff up and then figures out a way to get it done. To check out some great bamboo sheets, visit www.cozycottagedecor.com.

Alternative uses for Candles

Did you know that candles make good caulk? Use taper, pillar or even votive candles by dragging them around a window frame and along the sill. The wax will fill in the gaps and instantly seal that window against drafts! It also works well for cracks in the walls and holes left by pictures that were hung. In fact, it is even better than toothpaste. Visit www.cozycottagedecor.com for more money saving tips.

Hello everyone,

We are inches away from launching our store. Just a couple more minor tweaks and we are good to go. I am so excited about this. We added some fantastic candles products (piller candles, votive candles, and floating candles) and also some curtains that match some of the comforter sets and duvet cover sets we already have in our store. www.cozycottagedecor.com!

Hello everyone,

We sent off our first newsletter today, and everyone was so pleased. We plan to group a few of the best tips we have received every month, along with links to helpful articles. We will also feature a new product or two!