Domestic Bin just got some new Bobby Jack Bedding in. My daughter loves Bobby Jack! She has loved monkeys ever since she was little. It started with Curious Gearge and went straight to Bobby Jack. Her whole room is Bobby Jack and now she has seen 2 new bedding choices on Domestic Bin’s site.

The Bobby Jack Text Me Bedding has 2 monkeys on it and says BFF (Best Friends Forever), LOL (Laugh out Loud) and many more short hand texting that most kids use when texting or chatting / IMing. My little girl loves the whole set.
Bobby Jack TEXT ME Bedding for Kids

Bobby Jack TEXT ME Neckroll Pillow

Bobby Jack TEXT ME 50×60″ Throw Blanket

Even my little boy loves Bobby Jack. Now the Bobby Jack Going Dotty Bedding set looks a little too girly for him with the blue and green and pokadots but the pillows are perfect for him.

Bobby Jack “Going Dotty” Bedding

Bobby Jack GOING DOTTY 16″ Round Pillow

Bobby Jack GOING DOTTY 16″ Square Pillow

Typically a small space consisting of just a sink and toilet, you most likely know them by a more common term ‘half-bath’ or ‘guest bath.’ Ever wonder where the term ‘powder room’ came from? It’s derived from Victorian times, when women needed to ‘powder their noses’. Why consider them a jewel when it comes to decorating, also why bother decorating them, it is after all only a bathroom.

A bathroom is a room in your home, in fact depending on the number of baths you have it can become a public room, which means from time to time other people besides yourself will be passing through. So why not dress it up, even if guest only use it occasionally make it pretty for you.

Due to their size, a complete make over can be done in as little as a weekend and at little cost. This is also what makes them a jewel; being small you can really have fun decorating them, plus by not requiring a big budget you’re able to change the look more often.

The following are a few ideas to get started with. Start with the walls. Paint, wallpaper, stenciling what ever treatment you like. With the small size of the room, the cost will be a lot lower.

Here is the perfect opportunity to experiment with bolder colors, some type of theme or maybe you’ve been dying to try one of the many painting techniques.

Using a theme to decorate the bath can be really fun. If your not sure what to use take a look around your home for inspiration. It could be an extension of a collection you may have or a take off on a vacation.

Example of a theme, based on a vacation: Do you love the beach and vacation each year at the ocean? If so here is your inspiration. Use a wallpaper border around the room with shells or boats on it. Hunt around discount stores, flea markets or garage sales for beach related accessories; use a lightweight natural color window treatment. But before you purchase anything new, take a walk around the house, if you love the beach chances are you may already have items that you can use.

Add some sparkle with a new light fixture, mirror or towel racks in finishes of chrome, gold and bronze.

With limited floor space, look for storage solutions that perform double duty. Shelves with a towel rack provide not only a place to hang pretty towels; it’s the perfect place for extra toiletries and accessories.

New flooring can add drama however; if this is not currently in the budget an area rug in a bold color or a geometric pattern will do the trick.

Of course a complete make over is not always necessary, sometimes just simple changes could be all that’s needed. How about a vase of fresh flowers, some new towels, a whimsical piece of art or new window treatments.

Have some fun - get creative - and turn that often passed over half-bath into something special. Let it become the jewel in your home decorating projects box.

With two sizes of King beds and four names, it can get confusing when you go shopping for a King Size Bed.
A Standard King is also called an Eastern King and a California King is also called a Western King.

A Standard King is about 4″ wider and a California King is 4″ longer.

Two people sleeping in a King size bed will get the same amount of personal sleeping space as in a Twin bed. In fact, if you pushed two Extra-Long Twin beds together they’d be about the same size as an Eastern King. For great versatility in a guest room, if you have the floor space, use 2 extra long twin beds separately for singles or push them together to make a king bed for couples.

When buying sheets, you have to be careful to purchase the right size. Flat sheets will fit both sizes of King beds, but fitted sheets are cut to fit one or the other. Before you go shopping for sheets, be sure to measure your bed exactly to be sure to buy the linens that will fit exactly.

Standard King or Eastern King beds are about 16″ wider than a Queen bed and the same length. A King size bed is sold with two box springs or frames and one mattress. This makes it easier to move.
Overall dimensions: 76″ wide x 80″ long
Width per person: 38″
Pros: As the widest bed commonly available in stores, the Standard King is the most comfortable for two adults. The 80″ length is sufficient for most people. Sheets labeled “King Size” fit a Standard King bed.
Cons: Because of its size, a King bed may not be practical for a single person who has to do the moving by himself. They’re hard to get upstairs, through narrow, winding hallways, and small rooms. A King bed may not be long enough for very tall people. Bedding is most expensive in the King sizes. The wide bed requires at least 3 standard or 2 queen or king pillows, adding to the cost.
California King or Western King beds are 12″ wider than a Queen and 4″ longer. This is the longest bed commonly available in stores and is the best choice for tall people. Like the Eastern King, the California King bed set comes with one mattress and two half-width box springs to be more manageable when moving. Very tall single people can sleep from corner to corner and still be comfortable.

Overall dimensions: 72″ wide x 84″ long
Width per person: 36″
Pros: A California King size mattress is wide enough for two to sleep comfortably and is the longest bed commonly available. Its extra length is good for tall people.
Cons: This very large mattress may be cumbersome to move and may not fit up stairs, through narrow hallways, or in small bedrooms. Like the Eastern King, the California King bed set comes with one mattress and two half-width box springs to be more manageable when moving. Very tall single people can sleep from corner to corner and still be comfortable.
Note: Some bed manufacturers change the definition of “standard” sizes by a few inches. Before you go shopping for bedding, be sure to get the exact measurements of your bed so you are able to putchase the correct size sheets.
See our convenient Bed and Sheet Size Chart listing all bed sizes.

Any of these sizes fit in a normal room, but many couples feel that a Full or Double bed (they’re the same thing) is definitely too narrow for anything more than an occasional night’s sleep. A Queen size bed gives each one a bit more room without taking up too much more floor space.

Double or Full beds are 15″ wider than a Twin, but if two share the bed, each has only 27″ of personal space, much less than a twin!

A Queen bed is 6″ wider than a Double bed, allowing more room for each person, but still 9″ less than a twin bed.
Now the facts on Double, Full, and Queen Beds.

Double beds (also known as Full) were the most common for two to sleep in until the 1960’s. They’re only 15″ wider than a Single bed, leaving only 27″ of sleep space for each of two adults. At 75″ long, a Full size bed may be too short for some taller adults.
Overall dimensions: 54″ wide x 75″ long
Width per person: 27″
Pros: Fits into smaller rooms. Might be just right for a single sleeper who is under 5′5″ tall. Sheets are less expensive than queen or king size.
Cons: Many people find a Double bed too narrow for 2 adults and too short as well.
Queen size beds are 21″ wider and 5″ longer than a Twin bed and 6″ wider and 5″ longer than a Double size bed. Though this extra width and length can make all the difference in getting a good night’s sleep, each adult still has 9″ less of width than if they each slept in a twin bed. A Queen bed works well for guest rooms and small master bedrooms and is a good choice for couples who like to snuggle.

Overall dimensions:60″ wide x 80″ long
Width per person: 30″
Pros: Gives 2 adults more space than a double. The extra length (5″) works well for most adults. Sheets and blankets are easy to find and cost less than king bedding.
Cons: With only 30″ of personal space for each person (only 3″ more than a Double), a Queen may be too narrow for everyday sleeping for a couple. Some bedding is sold as “Full/Queen” and doesn’t really fit either full or queen perfectly. Check bedding dimensions to be sure that it will fit comfortably. Standard size pillows or queen pillows work well.
Note: You might find a slightly larger Queen size bed called an “Olympic Queen”. Beware before you buy bedding: Standard Queen sizes may not fit correctly and you might need to cut down king-size bedding, adding a considerable cost to your purchase.

Growing up I remember the popular gift for dads on Father’s Day was the infamous tie. As I get older I realize that a father can only have so many ties in his closet. This is especially bad for a dad who does’t wear ties. So now you need to find new and creative gift ideas each year.

If you have a sports fanatic type of dad then getting him anything with his favorite team’s logo on it would be ideal. Maybe he has a room for his favorite college or professional team. Maybe he likes a certain sport like football, baseball, hockey, racing or basketball. You could get him a wall clock, a comforter, or a pillow.

If your dad is a military hero or history buff then he might enjoy a throw, wall hanging or decorative pillow with his favorite military branch.

For the new dad, a new robe would be good. This way he can relax and feel like he is king of his castle atleast for a day.

Try one of these ideas for your dad instead of the easy gift of a tie. You just might surprise him.