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What Is the Difference Between Linen and Cotton?
Linen and cotton are not the same. Different plants and different industries mean vastly different end products—and it’s linen that has the edge.
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Where Is the Best Flax for Linen Grown?
Find out where the best flax linen is grown and woven—and why Belgian flax isn’t your only choice when it comes to quality.
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How to Put on a Duvet Cover: Two Simple Ways
Learn how to put on a duvet cover the right way, using the traditional or the burrito method. It’ll be quick and easy, and you’ll never break a sweat.
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The Difference Between a Duvet and a Comforter
"Duvet": It's not just a fancy word for comforter! Dive into its origin, unlock its meaning, and see why this European bedding trend is taking over bedrooms worldwide.
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From Flax Seed to Bed Linen in 10 Steps
Ever wondered how a tiny seed becomes your favorite linen sheet? Dive into the inspiring 10-step transformation and discover the natural elegance of sustainably-sourced linen. Sleep well, knowing y...
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Scandinavian Style Tips for a Cozy Bedroom (and More Restful Sleep)
We all know what we should do to get good, restful sleep—get to bed on time, and turn those screens off, for a start. But in our modern world, there always seems to be one more thing to do (or watc...
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Scandinavian Interior Design: 6 Tips to Bring Scandi Style to Your Home
A brief history of Scandinavian interior design and six tips for bringing this crisp and clean style to your home. No Scandinavian heritage required!
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How to Hygge: 5 Ways to Bring This Cozy Danish Concept to Your Life and Home
We could all use a little more hygge. Here are our favorite tips for introducing more hygge into your life and home. Grab a cup of tea and read along.
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Is Thread Count Important? A Guide to What Really Matters in Quality Sheets
You may have concluded, based on how sheets are priced and marketed, that high thread count means higher quality, softer sheets. There’s more to the story however, and thread count isn’t always wha...
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The Many Benefits of Organic Linen Bedding—for You and the Planet
Organic linen bedding is where the quality of traditional craftsmanship meets the next generation of sustainability. Learn why this unique textile has become so sought after.
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