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Ralph Lauren Heaton Mesh Pillows

Brian Yalung — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:31:48 +0000

If a standard pillow doesn’t seem cozy enough then perhaps something branded will. For the people who cannot sleep well with the right pillow, the lush Ralph Lauren Heaton Mesh Pillows could be something elegant to keep you company once the need to get some much needed shuteye comes around.

The mesh throw pillow features a shimmering black metal mesh overlaid with accentuated golden strips that should be cool for bed or even sofas. It measures 12×16 inches and should be something great to have around. The Ralph Lauren Heaton Mesh Pillow costs a crazy $1,495 and is now available in case you got the dough for it.

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Spain’s National Siesta Championships

Brian Yalung — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 18:02:54 +0000

In what has to be an odd competition of sorts, Spain is holding its first national siesta championships in Madrid to determine who is the best napper there is to date. Napping is of course associated on how people (probably workers) who can easily take a snooze when break time comes.

Participants are monitored as they lie on bright blue sofas in the middle of a shopping mall for a 20-minute nap. Pulse monitors are attached to their bodies where a maximum of 20,000 points will be awarded to the one who manages to sleep a full 20 minutes.

The event was organized by the National Association of Friends of the Siesta. It began on October 14 and will wrap up on Saturday with the winner awarded a prize of 1,000 euros ($1,400).

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Edwards Sofa Range

Brian Yalung — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 03:16:35 +0000

For people looking for temporary respite when they get home or don’t have the luxury of space for now, the Edwards Sofa range is something you should check out. A truly iconic piece of luxury furniture is re-discovered: the Edwards sofa range from Wittmann Edwards Furniture is a modern classic. Originally released in 1981, the stylish sofas were recently discovered again and released again in 2008.

They realized that the timeless design by Paris-based American architect Edward Tuttle had retained originality still looked bang up to date over 25 years later! So, Edwards is once again available in the form of a chaise lounge, an armchair and a sofa.

The tightly-buttoned white or black leather finish reveals painstaking craftsmanship that will never go out of style. The smooth exterior surfaces offer a contrast – most noticeable on the chaise lounge.

(Source) Wittman

Pledge Fabric Sweeper

Brian Yalung — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:53:04 +0000

Now this product, the Pledge Fabric Sweeper, may be directed towards home with pets but it is bound to be a great product to use when you want to make sure that no dust or mites are existent on your bed or pillow cases. The Pledge Fabric Sweeper is a multi-use disposable hand-held sweeper that uses velourcovered rollers to lift and trap pet hair from pillows, bedspreads, car interiors, chairs, sofas and other fabric-covered surfaces.

Using moderate pressure, slide the fabric sweeper side to side in short strokes of about eight to 12 inches in each direction across upholstered furniture using moderate pressure. Sweeper is self-cleaning; as you move in one direction, one roller picks up pet hair from the fabric surface. When you move in the other direction, the second roller cleans off the first and pushes the hair inside. If pet hair builds up on the rollers, repeat the side-to-side motion a few times on a clean area of the upholstery.

Sweeper is full when it picks up no more hair – that’s when you can throw it away. Lasts for three to five weeks, depending on the amount of hair cleaned up and frequency of use. Works on woven fabrics, microfiber and suede (not for use on vinyl, leather or on wet surfaces). Pull loosened upholstery tightly for more effective pickup.

Price: $4.99

(Source) NWA News

Sleep Anywhere but the Office

Brian Yalung — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:42:05 +0000

Sleeping needs comfort most of the time and most people get this from beds or sofas. However, for the working professionals of today who serve office work, they encounter some instances where they have to sleep overnight at the office to make sure that they meet deadlines. Apparently these instances do not have the liberty of time hence the need to maximize and extend working hours which may not sit well.

Although some employees have been given the go signal to take naps at the office, nothing beats the actual comfort that most people can obtain from sleeping in their actual rooms and homes.

Source: Avoiding an office sleep-over

The Best Place to Sleep – Your Bed

Brian Yalung — Thu, 17 May 2007 18:10:54 +0000

Unless the situation calls for it, the only best way to get some sleep is through the comforts of your own bed. There is not question that beds have always been the preference that can be associated with sleep. Beds offer the comfort used for such aching bodies wanting that certain satisfying feeling.

People have used alternatives such as sofas or couches. But the total rest is still in the beds that people will always have in their minds. Besides, sleeping in uncomfortable situations may lead to people complaining on problems such as chronic back spasms or even stiff necks in the process.

Here are some more tips on how to sleep better.