Design Your Own Pillows

Following in the steps of the Build-A-Bear stores, this inspired entrepreneur is building a niche around custom made, DIY pillows.

Read more about these custom made pillows.

This article also contains a few paragraphs about the versatility that throw pillows add to a rooms decor.

New Visco Elastic Tempur-Pedic Pillows

For those who like the Tempur-Pedic/Visco Elastic pillows, Tempur-Pedic has a new offering to meet the needs of those who fluctuate between sleeping on their sides AND back.

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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Tempur-Pedic, which has made visco-elastic mattresses a hot commodity on retail floors, is now turning up the marketing heat on its visco pillows.
The visco bedding leader has long packed a potent pillow lineup. It used the July Las Vegas Market to turn the spotlight on pillows, including the introduction of its seventh model, The SymphonyPillow by Tempur-Pedic.
That dual-sided pillow, which will retail for $99 and ships to dealers by the end of this month, features a new, softer formulation of the company’s proprietary Tempur material. One side is gently arched to provide additional head and neck support for back sleepers, while the other side’s more conventional shape gives a more traditional feel and works well for side sleepers, the company said.

Read the rest of the article Here

Leather Pillows

These sumptuous Leather Pillows could fit a multitude of decor styles: contemporary, traditional, or southwestern. Plus, Free shipping for all orders over $89 at Black Forest Decor. Use coupon Code CJ56 when ordering.

Brown Leather Pillow with Fringe

Dk Brown Leather Pillow with Studs - Santa Fe Leather Pillow With a Cross

Martha Stewart on Pillow Cleaning

This question of 'how to clean a pillow' was recently posted to Martha Stewart at The Toronto Star.
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Q. Can I clean store-bought pillows in the washing machine?

A. Whether made of natural fibres (such as down) or synthetic materials (often polyester), most pillows can be washed in the machine. They should be cleaned every three to six months to remove mould, bacteria and odours. Read instructions on the tag to make sure the pillow is not dry clean only.

It's best to use a front-loading washer, since pillows tend to float and stay dry in spots in a top-loading machine. If you don't have such an appliance, consider going to a self-service laundry. Set the machine on its gentlest cycle, using warm water. Add a small amount of liquid soap (powder detergent may leave a residue), and then fill loosely with your pillows. Repeat the rinse cycle a second time to remove soap completely.

If the tags say the pillows can be dried, place them in the dryer along with a couple of clean canvas tennis shoes or tennis balls to break up any clumps of filling. Use a low heat setting, and allow a few hours for the pillows to dry. Between cycles, take them out to fluff. For pillows that shouldn't go in the dryer (usually the foam kind), dry them on a rack or a clothesline.

Winnie the Pooh Pillow

This adorable Pooh Pillow
has a sweet sentiment to show the one you love how
much you care. Available at UncommonGoods
for $56.00

Back sleeper or side sleeper?

Hollander Home Fashions conducted a survey to find out people's sleeping styles and pillow habits. Their survey of 140 participants found that:

• More women than men sleep on their stomachs (21% of men compared to 7% of women).


• Men choose the back position more often than women (27% of women compared to 11% of men).


• Both men AND women seem to prefer the side laying position however (62% of both men and women).

Although I'm not positive, I would bet that if you asked most of those women of the survey, pregancy probably formed a great deal of their sleeping philosophy, considering doctors recommend that women NOT sleep on their backs during the middle/later stages of pregnancy. It becomes a habit.
The 140 were also surveyed as to when they would likely change their pillows. Only 14% said they would get new pillows within the time frame recommends by the manufacturers.
I can relate. Once you find a pillow you are comfortable with, it becomes like an old friend. Maybe a dustmite harboring friend but a friend none the less.

Read sleeping/pillow survey here.

Quilt or Pillow

If you are in need of some ideas as to what to do with slightly worn or slightly damaged linens, napkins, or curtains, this article will give you some
home decor ideas

How Do I Choose the Right Pillow

Does price really matter in choosing the right pillow? Should I choose a feather or foam pillow? Very interesting video (and article) on how to go about choosing the right pillow.

Choosing the Right Pillow

Simple Help for Conceiving A Baby? Pillows!

If the idea of stacking lots of pillows under your rear isn't appealing or too hard to master, read this article about an innovative pillow design that gives you the perfect 'lift' for your baby-making efforts.

The pillow that helps you get pregnant

New Pillow to Help Sleep Apnea

A high-tech pillow that pumps air into the mouth is the latest treatment for sleep apnoea, the dangerous snoring condition that affects three million people in Britain.
The foam pillow is a miniature version of the equipment used in sleep clinics. Called BreatheX, the battery-powered device resembles an inflatable travel pillow. But it contains a tiny computer-powered motor that pumps pressurised air through a tube and into the mouth.

Read rest of article on the sleep apnea pillow

Body Pillows

You don't have to settle for just the simple standard size or even queen size pillow these days. No. You can give your body a full cushion-y treat with a variety of body pillows now available. Fillings can range from polyfil to foam to feathers to 'microbeads'. And shapes are just as plentiful. Take a look at these.

"Barbapapa" Body Pillow by Mogu, 14" x 24" $75.00 USD



Bean Products Sleeping Body Pillow 5 different fillings available
including white goose feather and staph chek, 66inches long. Starts at $44.00 USD


Mogu Long Pom Pom Body Pillow
37inches long, $24.99 USD



Hooked on Comfort Body Pillow Yellow $69.99 USD. Online ONLY



Snoogle Original
$49.99 USD

More Cereal Pillows to Enjoy

O.K. for those whose taste in breakfast cereals is a tad bit more cultured, here is the next offering for you to enjoy.

Large Plush Frosted Flakes Frosted Flakes Large Plush Pillow. This colorful soft plush pillow has the Frosted Flakes label on it. Available in Squishy Pillow as well

Large Pillow Cheerios Plush Cheerios Large Plush Pillow. This colorful soft plush pillow has the Cheerios label on it. Fun room decor. Squishy or Plush

Large Pillow Rice Krispies Plush Rice Krispies Large Plush Pillow. This colorful soft plush pillow has the Rice Krispies label on it. In Squishy or Plush style

Roni
Pillow-Guide.com

Categories: squishy, plush, cereal

More Cereal Pillows

Did any of you eat these cereals for breakfast when you were kids? I always wanted to try them. The closest I ever got to a 'fun' breakfast cereal was Raisin Bran. I really liked Raisin Bran too. I would let the 'bran' get real mushy. Yum. Here's the next selection of novelty cereal pillows.

Large Pillow Trix Plush Trix Large Plush Pillow. This colorful soft plush pillow has the Trix label on it. Fun room decor. In both Squishy and Plush.

Large Pillow Count Chocula Plush Count Chocula Large Plush Pillow. This colorful soft plush pillow has the Count Chocula label on it. Plush only.

Large Pillow Lucky Charms Plush Lucky Charms Large Plush Pillow. This colorful soft plush pillow has the Lucky Charms label on it. Available in Plush and Squishy

Believe it or not, there are more cereal pillows to come! Stay Tuned.
Roni

Categories: squishy, plush, cereal

Coo Coo for Cocoa Puffs?

OK, here are some more kitsch-y, fun, unique pillows from those folks at FunToCollect.com. From $14.99 to $27.99

Squishy Pillow Cocoa Puffs Soft squishy pillow has a Cocoa Puffs label on it. Also available in Plush

Large Fruit Loops Plush Fruit Loops Large Plush Pillow. This colorful soft plush pillow has the Fruit Loops label on it. Also available as a Squishy Pillow

Large Pillow Franken Berry Plush Franken Berry Large Plush Pillow. This colorful soft plush pillow has the Franken Berry label on it. Only in Plush

More cereal pillows later.
Roni

Categories: squishy, plush, cereal

Pillow Comfort for the Sports Fan

Need a gift for the Sports fanatic in your life? Let 'em lounge against their favorite team. From $17.99 to $23.99 at FunToCollect.com

University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish Locker Room Throw Pillow


University of Alabama Crimson Tide Sidelines Throw Pillow


University of Texas Longhorns Sidelines Throw Pillow


University of Georgia Bulldogs Locker Room Throw Pillow

Need more gift ideas? Go to Pillow-Guide.com for more pillow inspiration.

Fish or Lobster?

Here's the one that got away along with his lobster buddy.

Fish Pillow, 24"x9", $29.99 at Wards.com




Lobster Pillow, already wrapped for "freshness". $10.95, at WonderfullyWacky.com