I’ve been nerding out on Mailchimp and HTML code I’ve been nerding out on Mailchimp and HTML code for my site and I think I finally figured it out!!! A lot of new stuff coming your way by the end of the week! Thanks everybody for your patience.
There can be a bit of a stigma behind thrifted hom There can be a bit of a stigma behind thrifted home pieces. While it’s become somewhat trendy in the last few years, I often run into people who think it might be gross, cheap, or out of style. Here’s what I have to say about that. 

1. Almost all items are cleanable. With the right technique, you can clean and sanitize just about everything that is secondhand. It’s also about sustainability. Thrifting and secondhand shopping are reusing usable items. That’s not gross. Putting well-working pieces in the landfill; more gross and a waste. You never know what someone else would consider valuable. 

2. While the items may have a cheap cost, generally you’re able to buy pieces that are much sturdier. Old things were just made better. They were made to last and were meticulously curated. And even modern pieces with good craftsmanship can stand the test of time. The cost may be cheap but the quality can be far from cheap. Thrifty does not have to look cheap!

3. As far as things being “out of style,” I say pish posh. If something makes you happy, that’s what you should gravitate towards. Don’t allow a magazine, a retail store, or even a little Instagram account tell you what you like. If you like it, it will go with your other pieces. Sometimes you just have to get creative. You are cool and unique. Let your space reflect that. 

#sorealhomes
#eclecticinspiredhome
#diymakesmehuppy
#smallsharebigdreams
#decoranddiys
#moderndiydesign
#mythriftydiy
#thanksitsthrifted
#textureismystyle
#ispyvintage
#foundandforaged
#brassisback
#curatedmaximalism
#diylookforless
#ourspaceourplace
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#hauteeclectic
#interioroasis
#myaestheticabode
#homeloveliving
#mysmphome
#moreismoredecor
#homeisafeeling
Happy new year! Man I’ve missed you all! I’m s Happy new year! Man I’ve missed you all! I’m so glad to be back. I had an amazing time with my family over the last month(s) and enjoyed the much needed time off. Virtual school may have deepened my forehead wrinkles but it’s also deepened my appreciation for my kids as individuals. Getting a front row seat to their growth in skills and confidence has been life changing. They are persevering (even with their crazy teacher at home) and are really pushing themselves. They’ve taught me so much. 

With that being said, one of the things I’ve learned about myself is I can take myself too seriously. But why? I’m really a weirdo at heart and I love that about me. I let my head get in the way far too often. I’m not a big resolution person but I do want to be more intentional about letting loose this year, reaching for my dreams, and giving myself grace when things don’t go as planned. 

Do you have any goals for this year?

Here’s a fun little tip: thrifted vintage fabric makes a fun and fresh tablecloth.

#homeisafeeling
#nestandthrive
#thenewbohemians
#mymonthincolour
#mycribaesthetics
#interiorsthatcrush
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#diyrightnow
#mywholehome
#diyhousetohome
#ourspaceourplace
#instadiyflip
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Do you ever just feel like you belong somewhere? T Do you ever just feel like you belong somewhere? That’s this house for me and our family. Everything felt right from the moment we saw it for sale online. I’m so thankful for this beautiful home and the privilege we have to make it our own.
I hope you all have the happiest of Thanksgivings I hope you all have the happiest of Thanksgivings this week (if you’re in the US). I’ve been doing so much planning for 2021 and will likely not be on here much until then so I can focus on behind the scenes stuff as well as spending time with family. I appreciate you all so much and I can’t wait to share what’s in store for next year!
Happy 9 years, Adam @dmadacreative! From dancing i Happy 9 years, Adam @dmadacreative! From dancing in the rain, kitchen cart arguments, dirt bike crashes, and accents in the car to 3 beautiful children, house projects, and going through loss, you are my rock, a shining light of God’s word. I love you more and more each day and am so blessed to do life with you. Thank you for making me laugh till I cry, for encouraging me in my dreams, and showing me so much love every day (especially when I’m stubborn 😉). I love growing older with you and you’re going down in our Rascal race in 51 years!
Does anyone get random 90’s songs stuck in their Does anyone get random 90’s songs stuck in their head on a daily basis? I’m currently rocking to TLC’s No Scrubs. But I guess that’s fitting since this bathroom makeover got rid of a scrub of a disastrous room. 😂
Well guys. I’m nothing if not consistent in my l Well guys. I’m nothing if not consistent in my lack of consistency. 🤦🏼‍♀️😂 But lets just focus on this lovely piece from @cliffandcallahan, shall we? Swipe to see a close up. It fits so beautifully here and reminds me that not all home changes have to be big and grand.
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Home Decor, life, Uncategorized · February 20, 2019

How to Wash a King Sized Comforter

…When it doesn’t fit in your washer…

If you’re anything like me, you despise laundry, but, even more, you despise spending money when it’s not necessary. This is one of those cases. We have a queen bed in our master bedroom but we have a king-sized comforter. (I actually highly recommend this. It goes lower to the ground and just makes for a higher luxe space.) So our comforter is not old and we do love it but I was not about to fork over $60 bucks to the local dry cleaner when I knew there had to be a way to wash it myself. It will not work in our top loader washer. I’ve tried … and failed. So here is how to wash your king-sized comforter at home.

how to wash your king-sized comforter at home

Ugh…. can you see that yellow comforter above?! Wow! Our sheets are bright white and our comforter is supposed to be more of an ivory or cream, but this … I’m ashamed that I even put this out there for you to see. (Insert hands over face here.)

So if the washing machine didn’t work, what could I use? The bathtub!

What You’ll Need

  • Comforter – I should make sure to mention mine is a cotton/poly blend. There is no down and I do NOT recommend this for down comforters. I would leave those up to the professionals.
  • Laundry detergent – In this case Tide with Downy
  • Oxi-Clean – Especially if you have stains like I did
  • Bathtub
  • Water (clearly…)
  • A little patience
  • Dryer with dryer balls
how to wash a king size comforter

First, wash your tub. I would hope this would be an obvious step but I know that sometimes, we forget these important things, especially when you’re outnumbered by little munchkins. But please, do not attempt to clean your comforter in something dirty. You have to sleep with it. So, just like you’d prefer your partner to clean themselves, properly clean your comforter.

After the tub is nice and shiny, fill ‘er up with some hot water! I added one lid full of Tide as the water was going.

how to wash a king size comforter

Next, I added some Oxi-Clean. Ok, this post is not sponsored but let’s take a moment to thank Oxi-Clean and whoever invented it. I use it almost daily! It has saved baby clothes from blowouts, removed grease stains from work pants, and now has helped get our comforter refreshingly clean. It is wonderful and closely follows my loves of coffee, margaritas, and tacos.

I added 3 scoops due to the size of the comforter and because of the stains.

how to wash a king size comforter at home

Next, put that comforter in the water to restore it of its former glory. Try to immerse as much of it as you can in the water. I let mine soak for about 2 hours. This is where the patience comes in. Now listen, I have played a lot of roles in my life but this is the first time I’ve been an agitator. Well … now that I mention it, I’m sure I’ve agitated a person or two in my life.

Anyway, move that sucker around to really get the soap and Oxi-Clean to do its work. Let it soak for another 2 hours or so. If your comforter isn’t stained like mine, you could probably soak it for less but I was determined to get out that yellow.

how to wash a king size comforter

Drain the tub and now get ready for your arm workout of the day. You need to wring it out. I did this by pushing down in different spots to release as much water as I could before transferring it to the dryer. You will notice that it is incredibly balled up and that it may have lost its shape. Take it to the dryer and add some dryer balls or tennis balls. You can add essential oils if you prefer. Let the dryer do its thing. Put back on your bed and enjoy how wonderfully clean it is.

Here are some super cute dryer balls, if you’re interested:

Kikkerland Cactus Buddy Dryer Balls 2 Pack by World Market

Wool Dryer Balls, 3-Pack by World Market

Hedgehog Dryer Balls, 2-Pack: White by World Market

how to wash a king size comforter at home
sheets

Although this took me about a day, it really wasn’t a ton of work. Most of the time was waiting while it soaked. So if you’re planning to do this, I would just start it that morning so that you have it clean for bed that evening. But let’s just take a minute to look at the before and after shall we?

Before and After of washing king-sized comforter at home

Isn’t she lovely? Isn’t she beautiful? Oh man… I’m just so happy with how it turned out. I regret not trying this sooner but I am thrilled I didn’t have to fork out some money to the dry cleaners. If you try this and have success, please let me know!

how to wash a king sized comforter at home
sheets

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  1. Rebecca says

    February 21, 2019 at 9:19 pm

    Fantastic idea! We recently needed to wash ours and the dry cleaner quoted me $75! This would have been awesome! I

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    • rufusandhenrietta says

      February 21, 2019 at 9:24 pm

      Oh man. It’s amazing what they can charge.

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I’ve been nerding out on Mailchimp and HTML code I’ve been nerding out on Mailchimp and HTML code for my site and I think I finally figured it out!!! A lot of new stuff coming your way by the end of the week! Thanks everybody for your patience.
There can be a bit of a stigma behind thrifted hom There can be a bit of a stigma behind thrifted home pieces. While it’s become somewhat trendy in the last few years, I often run into people who think it might be gross, cheap, or out of style. Here’s what I have to say about that. 

1. Almost all items are cleanable. With the right technique, you can clean and sanitize just about everything that is secondhand. It’s also about sustainability. Thrifting and secondhand shopping are reusing usable items. That’s not gross. Putting well-working pieces in the landfill; more gross and a waste. You never know what someone else would consider valuable. 

2. While the items may have a cheap cost, generally you’re able to buy pieces that are much sturdier. Old things were just made better. They were made to last and were meticulously curated. And even modern pieces with good craftsmanship can stand the test of time. The cost may be cheap but the quality can be far from cheap. Thrifty does not have to look cheap!

3. As far as things being “out of style,” I say pish posh. If something makes you happy, that’s what you should gravitate towards. Don’t allow a magazine, a retail store, or even a little Instagram account tell you what you like. If you like it, it will go with your other pieces. Sometimes you just have to get creative. You are cool and unique. Let your space reflect that. 

#sorealhomes
#eclecticinspiredhome
#diymakesmehuppy
#smallsharebigdreams
#decoranddiys
#moderndiydesign
#mythriftydiy
#thanksitsthrifted
#textureismystyle
#ispyvintage
#foundandforaged
#brassisback
#curatedmaximalism
#diylookforless
#ourspaceourplace
#featuremydecor
#hauteeclectic
#interioroasis
#myaestheticabode
#homeloveliving
#mysmphome
#moreismoredecor
#homeisafeeling
Happy new year! Man I’ve missed you all! I’m s Happy new year! Man I’ve missed you all! I’m so glad to be back. I had an amazing time with my family over the last month(s) and enjoyed the much needed time off. Virtual school may have deepened my forehead wrinkles but it’s also deepened my appreciation for my kids as individuals. Getting a front row seat to their growth in skills and confidence has been life changing. They are persevering (even with their crazy teacher at home) and are really pushing themselves. They’ve taught me so much. 

With that being said, one of the things I’ve learned about myself is I can take myself too seriously. But why? I’m really a weirdo at heart and I love that about me. I let my head get in the way far too often. I’m not a big resolution person but I do want to be more intentional about letting loose this year, reaching for my dreams, and giving myself grace when things don’t go as planned. 

Do you have any goals for this year?

Here’s a fun little tip: thrifted vintage fabric makes a fun and fresh tablecloth.

#homeisafeeling
#nestandthrive
#thenewbohemians
#mymonthincolour
#mycribaesthetics
#interiorsthatcrush
#theclassicquirkyhome
#finditstyleit
#diyrightnow
#mywholehome
#diyhousetohome
#ourspaceourplace
#instadiyflip
#homeswithcharacter
#homecanvas
#cozycollectives
#dailydecordistraction
#mymeaningfulhome
#dwelleclectically
#hgtvhandmade
#hgtvhandmadehome
#eyemydiy
#fearlessinteriors
#showingmydiy
#howwestylehomes
#interiorsthatcrush
#girlswhodiy
#thriftproud
Hey there! Remember me?! Thanks to everyone for st Hey there! Remember me?! Thanks to everyone for sticking around while I took some time off to be with family! I hope you had a very merry Christmas. I can’t wait to see what you all have been up to!
Do you ever just feel like you belong somewhere? T Do you ever just feel like you belong somewhere? That’s this house for me and our family. Everything felt right from the moment we saw it for sale online. I’m so thankful for this beautiful home and the privilege we have to make it our own.
I hope you all have the happiest of Thanksgivings I hope you all have the happiest of Thanksgivings this week (if you’re in the US). I’ve been doing so much planning for 2021 and will likely not be on here much until then so I can focus on behind the scenes stuff as well as spending time with family. I appreciate you all so much and I can’t wait to share what’s in store for next year!
Happy 9 years, Adam @dmadacreative! From dancing i Happy 9 years, Adam @dmadacreative! From dancing in the rain, kitchen cart arguments, dirt bike crashes, and accents in the car to 3 beautiful children, house projects, and going through loss, you are my rock, a shining light of God’s word. I love you more and more each day and am so blessed to do life with you. Thank you for making me laugh till I cry, for encouraging me in my dreams, and showing me so much love every day (especially when I’m stubborn 😉). I love growing older with you and you’re going down in our Rascal race in 51 years!
Does anyone get random 90’s songs stuck in their Does anyone get random 90’s songs stuck in their head on a daily basis? I’m currently rocking to TLC’s No Scrubs. But I guess that’s fitting since this bathroom makeover got rid of a scrub of a disastrous room. 😂
Well guys. I’m nothing if not consistent in my l Well guys. I’m nothing if not consistent in my lack of consistency. 🤦🏼‍♀️😂 But lets just focus on this lovely piece from @cliffandcallahan, shall we? Swipe to see a close up. It fits so beautifully here and reminds me that not all home changes have to be big and grand.
Next up on the home makeover train is our main bed Next up on the home makeover train is our main bedroom. While this has only gone through phase 1, what a difference from where we’ve started! (And how nice to not be sleeping in the living room anymore! Any of my O.G’s out there remember that?!) and actually this week, this room will be getting a little bit of a change so stay tuned for that.

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