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Do you realize that it’s now possible to have just about any image you want printed on your bedding? It’s true. You can get custom bedding, everything from your wedding and vacation photos to pictures of your grandkids, that special pet, your favorite movie star, an Art Deco design, a Hawaiian sunset over the ocean, or an exploding supernova. With modern digital imaging technology and digital printing techniques it’s possible to pull an image off the Internet, e-mail it to your custom bedding manufacturer, and get it shipped right to your home in the space of a few days or weeks. The design possibilities are literally without limit (except for your own conception of appropriateness and good taste, of course). But think about this, if you’re fascinated by the world’s big cats, you could quite reasonably have a bedspread, sheets, pillowcases, duvets, and bed skirts all printed in a leopard skin pattern, or even bearing the images of a whole galaxy of different big cats from tigers to snow leopards to the magnificent black jaguar. If you want, you can even get a matching dog bed made up with your personal pattern. The versatility of custom printing can enable you to have your entire bedroom coordinated with a single unified theme so that everywhere you look, you’ll see pleasing, soothing images. This kind of customized interior was formerly only available to the very wealthy at great expense, but now, thanks to the magic of digital technology, it’s within the reach of even a modest home-decorating budget. There’s at least one bedding company out there that puts out high quality, totally customizable bedding that’s starting to create quite a stir.

One of the great things about this customizable, modern bedding is that it’s not only beautiful, but the quality and prices are comparable with regular bedding. The images are permanently dyed into the material and won’t wash out or fade. Plus the fabric used to manufacture this bedding is top quality plush, micro suede fabric for the top layer; with 320 thread count sateen cotton on the bottom. This is great quality. Having a pretty, soothing pattern on your bedding is so important, especially as you age, since it becomes even more important to have sound, restful sleep when you’re older to maintain your health and mental clarity. To learn more, consult the info at http://www.apa.org/topics/whysleep.html/.

Because it’s so important to sleep soundly, custom bedding is one of the best investments that you can possibly make.

I’m a huge fan of contests and the idea of winning free stuff really gets me excited, especially around the holidays…So when I found out that VisionBedding was holding their own contest, I got even more excited.  First let me explain what VisionBedding is for those of you who are new to Bedding Blog.

VisionBedding is a not only a bedding company, but they offer lots of unique home decor products such as murals, bedding and pillows, blankets, wall art, wall stickers, etc. but instead of offering generic designs, they have a gallery of over 7 million designs.  So, you choose the design and then they turn it into whatever cool product you want – and for those who want to use their own special photo/design, they can do that as well.

So when I woke up this morning and found out that they were giving away an entire bedroom makeover valued at $1000 I wanted to encourage any fellow bloggers to join the contest (to enter go here: http://www.twittermoms.com/forum/topics/all-i-want-for-christmas-is ).  My favorite part of the contest is that it’s not one of those fill-out-a-generic-form-and-hope-that-you-win type contests – it’s one that you get to write a cool story about how much you could really use that room makeover and the most compelling story wins!

Contest Inspirational Room 

I think that not only is it soooo important for women (especially moms) to have that special space that is just for them to unwind and relax.  For inspiration, I’ve posted my latest favorite room theme collage and want to wish everyone who enters VisionBedding’s “All I Want for Christmas is a Bedroom Makeover Contest” Good Luck!

With the holidays around the corner, these are not your average Personalized Gifts, they are Photo Blankets, pillows and  bedding that will make your jaw drop to the floor. VisionBedding.com will take your photograph and transfer the image to fabric with an image clarity like never seen before.

The latest production technology is used to ensure your favorite pictures are specially dyed into photo blankets, photo bedding, photo pillows or even photo dog beds. The end result is a superb high-quality custom photo product that is super soft to the touch and easy on the eyes!

“You won’t find a sharper, more vividly colored custom photo product than ours! We also offer Pre-designed photographic bedding where you can choose from many pictures for your photo bedspreads, duvets, blankets, throws, pillow shams, or throw pillows!” said Justin Poile, president of VisionBedding.com, Poile continued “We are the number one place for crystal clear and truly personalized  custom photo bedding and throws.”

So what is the history of photo blankets you may ask? According to Wikipedia:

The photo blanket has a history nearly as long as the history of clothing itself. For thousands of years, people around the world used blankets as a form of communication through storytelling, honoring dead, and a well-respected form of art.

Ancient Egyptians weaved colored threads and sometimes even gold into a fabric (usually linen) or by painting with inks and dyes on papyrus cloth^[3]. The cloth (blanket) would often form pictures to tell stories and to honor prominent people or one of the multiple gods of their culture.

Navajo tribes used special indigo dye from Mexico and other vegetal dyes to color multi-ply yarns and weave them into three main types of blankets – a serape (a shoulder covering blanket that is longer than it is wide), a saddle blanket (a blanket that was folded in half under a horse’s saddle for extra cushioning), and a chief’s blanket (a shoulder blanket that was made wider than it was long)^[4].

Nepalese rug makers – one of the most respected jobs in their society – would use luxurious silks, wools, and hemp to create beautiful works or art. Using vertical looms and fibers dyed with natural vegetal dyes, they form several different types of knots together for a soft and evenly tufted finish ^[5].

For hundreds of years, tribes throughout Indonesia and Africa have used a dye and resist technique called batik to create intricate patterns and pictures. During the past two or three centuries batik has become one of the principal means of expression of the spiritual and cultural values of Southeast Asia^[6]. Once again used as a form of storytelling and passing down history, picture fabrics and blankets have been an integral part of their culture.

Asian cultures have used weaving and blankets for the same purposes, using gold and other precious metals woven into their cloths and blankets. As an important artistic form, it conveys the history and myths of a culture through iconography and pictures.

Throughout history, photo blankets have been an ever present and fundamental key to communication, decoration, and tradition. Today’s photo blankets have changed to modern techniques and more efficient manufacturing, but the primary meaning has remained very similar. People display meaningful photos that represent memories and reveal history. Adding text or symbols communicate language and add to the blanket’s storytelling aspect.

VisionBedding.com’s Photo Blankets take the photo throws to a new level in clarity and customization, offering a double layered picture blanket that will preserve your memories forever. The blankets and throws are of top quality and workmanship that is tough to find anywhere else. Features include free borders, selection of throw border size, color and selection of the bottom fabric color. As VisionBedding.com is the only source for photo bedding, they truly take personalized custom bedding to the next level.

We know how kids are ALWAYS looking for something new and cool – especially when it comes to teen boys… From skateboarding to motocross and BMX to rock bands, guys are always testing out the waters with new ideas and trends looking for that one way to express themselves best.

I recently stumbled upon a bedding design that really struck me as unique – perfect for those rocker-boys who love guitars, rock n roll and just about everything in between.  It’s called “Crush Guitar” Bedding – and takes average bedding to a whole new level.  As part of their latest guitar designs, they’ve really hit the nail on the head when it comes to boys bedding. Available in twin, full/queen sizes and both bedspreads and duvets, this design is the ‘sickest’ thing yet to hit the market.

So for all you parents out there looking for a great Christmas or birthday gift for your teenage boy or just needing help with a room re-decorating project for that hard-to-please teen – check out VisionBedding’s Crush Guitar and entire line of cool guitar bedding designs.  You won’t be disappointed!

What is the latest trend in decorating? COOL POSTERS.

Yep, that’s right – teens, college students, tweens and kids are turning cool posters into the latest wall decor.  As parents and youth search for an affordable way to decorate walls with a HUGE impact, they turn to cool posters to do the job.

Now when you hear the word “poster” you may think flimsy, cheapy paper featuring cliché designs – but not anymore!  Posters have transformed into high quality pieces of artwork that are perfect for mounting, framing or just hanging on the walls.  Companies like VisionBedding have taken the meaning of cool posters to the next level, offering the latest digital artwork and photography just for today’s youth.

Why choose cool posters?  Well, for lots of reasons: Affordability, High Impact, Ease of Use.

1.  With the way today’s economy has been going – both parents and teens are looking for great ways to decorate and personalize their space without breaking the bank…Posters come in all sizes from extra-large to small and add a whole lot of color and design to a space.  Add a cool frame and you’ve got an expensive looking piece of art for next to nothing.
2. High impact posters provide lots of movement throughout a space – let’s face it, we’d all be bored out of our minds staring a plain walls.  Cool posters are a quick easy fix to this problem. Plus you can find them in hundreds of themes or at places like VisionBedding, you can even design you own!
3. Easy…says it all.  Posters couldn’t be any easier to hang on a wall, frame or mount.  For anyone living in an apartment or dorm room you know how hard it can be to decorate without leaving a permanent mark but with cool posters you don’t have to. Use some sticky tack or a small nail and when you leave you won’t leave behind any damage on your walls.