Did you know that there could be carcinogenic dyes and finishes in your bedding?  To be assured of eco-friendly and non-harmful products, look out for "Oeko-tex" certification. Oeko-tex is an extensive certification that tests finished products for chemicals like pesticides, formaldehyde, arsenic, and others that have no business being in your bedding; it even tests the pH so you know the fabric won't irritate your skin. Certified eco-friendly means you can rest easy knowing that you won't be exposed to chemicals while you sleep.

Cuddledown has a good selection of certified products. Also, high-end Swiss label, Schlossberg of Switzerland's entire line is Oeko-tex certified!  They make beautiful things, among them 100% micro modal Millennium towels and Urban Collection Sheets.

Dwell bedding has been around for several years. This year they're upgrading their signature collection to European production.  The entire adult bedding line is now being made in Portugal. Be careful though, if you want the European-made goods - - some of their old inventory is still in the market.  Certain styles will not release until later this year in the new stock.

The new fabric feels amazing! It has an extremely soft and silky hand.  The new stock is available now in Linen Edge, Sketch, Thicket, Hedgerow and new style Collage. The only bad news is that the price points have gone up.  They used to be $242 for a full/queen set and $275 for a king set and now they're $308 and $352. It's expensive, but it's well made and high quality.

Shown Here: Collage Duvet Cover with new Marguerite throw pillow in saffron

This is probably pretty silly, but I've just discovered Downy.  My mom always used dryer sheets growing up, so I never knew what "Downy soft" was.  Well, now I do.  I can't even believe it.... it works much better than dryer sheets.  Sheets and towels come out so much softer, it is quite amazing. I prefer the non-smelly type of Downy that has no dyes or fragrances.

And it's okay if you have an older washing machine because you can put the Downy in this ball thing that dispenses it at the right time.  The ball cost all of $1.42 at Target! 

I washed my favorite 600 Stripe Egyptian Cotton sheets with Downy... they were already great and some of my favorite, but they came out better than ever!