It's funny how reading someone else's blog post can inspire us to write on the same subject or even on a completely different subject. It happens to me all the time. You never know where inspiration will strike. You never know what direction that inspiration will take you.
Last week Kathy Streib shared 10 Tips To Update Your Master Bedroom.
It's a very informative post with great ideas whether you are selling your home or not.
The part of Kathy's post that struck home with me....buying quality sheets.
Many years ago I found the BEST bed sheets, sold at JC Penney. The Chris Madden 600 TC Tuxedo Pleat sheets were amazing. Soft and luxurious, long wearing, non-pilling awesome sheets!
Because I'm cursed the sheets were discontinued.
That's right....cursed.
Whether it's eyebrow pencil, lip liner, underwear, razor, glass cleaner, slippers or bed sheets....my favorites usually end up discontinued at some point.
Over the years I've tried to find new sheets and I've been disappointed each and every time. My latest set didn't even make it a year before wearing out.
My precious Chris Madden sheets lasted well over twelve years before showing any signs of wear, and that was just a small hole on the bottom sheet at the foot of the bed.
I've had them over 15 years and the top sheets are still good as new.
I doubt the top sheets will ever need replacing, so I continue in my search for an acceptable fitted sheet.
I swear to God I love them so much that I currently still use them even though I no longer have a matching set....the top sheet and the fitted sheet aren't even the same. The bottom sheet has a patch on it made from one of the pillow cases that had ripped on one side and I couldn't bring myself to throw it out.
So, two questions....
Are you particular about your bed sheets and do you have a favorite to recommend?
What favorite product of yours has been discontinued?
UPDATE 12.20.19
The Bed Bath and Beyond sheets were not the answer. They didn't last more than a year and the second set I got was not the same feel. I've read complaints online that something changed. Others are complaining, so it's not just me that noticed a difference.
Also, regarding their "lifetime warranty"...I was told by a BB & B manager that they will no longer be honoring that after 180 days. He said you have to deal directly with the manufacturer.
Funny, because the packaging says to "return to the store for refund."
The hunt continues still.
UPDATE June 30, 2021:
I've received several private messages asking if I have found a replacement. It seems I'm not alone on my quest to replace the BEST sheets ever.
Currently I have Simply Vera by Vera Wang.
They are 100% Supima Cotton, 600 thread count.
They are as heavy as the Chris Madden, which I love... but not quite as silky soft. I have had them 9 months now and they are holding up well.
I would purchase them again.
I got them at Kohl's. They cost $135 for Queen Set and they were on sale for $75.
I think they frequently go on sale. 800 Thread Count are also available, but I have not tried them.
UPDATE January 1, 2024
I got a new mattress that is very deep and the Vera Wang just don't fit without a lot of stretching to get them over the corners.
I switched to Walmart Hotel Style Sheets 600 thread count. 100% cotton with sateen weave. Certainly not as silky soft as Chris Madden, but they are an acceptable choice for me. They have very deep pockets and make changing the sheets much easier than the Vera Wang sheets.
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