Reinvented

Mattress Buying Tips

2013-06-05T06:57:00.001-07:00

Hi friends.

If there’s one thing you know about me, it’s that I will almost always buy some vintage, well-loved, or just plain old before new.

There is an exception to that rule, however. Mattresses.

While we did accept a family hand-me-down mattress soon after we got married (that will be 22 years ago on June 14th!), that was a one time deal.

We will be in the market soon for a new mattress for our bed, so I thought I’d share some edumacation I received on choosing a mattress based on my preferred sleeping position. Which is “start on your side, roll to your back while sleeping, wake yourself up snoring and roll back to your side. Repeat.”

The following is a guest post written on this very topic! How cool is that?

source

The position you sleep in is often a huge factor in regard to the quality of sleep you get. Since your sleeping position affects how well you sleep, it’s important to choose the right kind of mattress. Making the wrong choice can result in sleeplessness and discomfort, and many people often overlook their sleeping position when it comes to purchasing a new mattress or bed.

Dependent on what position you sleep in, different body parts will have direct contact with the mattress, whereas others will not. With that in mind, www.bedroomworld.co.uk has compiled a list of tips to guide you when it comes to choosing the correct mattress for your style of sleep.

source

Back Sleepers:
Those who sleep on their back might notice that the curvature of the spine is more pronounced in this position. It’s important therefore to have good support for the lower back. Stiff mattresses should be avoided since they push against the spine as opposed to providing the curved support needed by those who sleep on their back. On the other end of the spectrum, it’s also advisable to avoid choosing a bed which is too soft, as it will simply be unable to provide an ample level of back and body support. Back sleepers should opt for a medium-firm mattress.

Side Sleepers:
Sleeping on your side means that your hips and shoulders are in greater direct contact with the mattress, and this can lead to a noticeable build-up of pressure on these body parts. Side sleepers should choose a bed which won’t put too much stress on the hips and shoulders – preferably one which will relieve pressure from these areas.
Memory foam mattresses are ideal for those who sleep on their side as they are generally softer, allowing the body to sink into the mattress. Softer beds will allow for easy accommodation of the natural curvature of the body while keeping the spine correctly aligned.

Front/Stomach Sleepers:
When sleeping on your stomach, the flattest area of the body comes into direct contact with the mattress. With this in mind, it’s a good idea to opt for a bed with a firm mattress. Choosing a soft or medium mattress could lead to suffering from backache, as the spine will take too much pressure as a result of the pelvis sinking into the bed. Those who sleep on their front should also take into consideration the elevation of their head and neck from pillows – too much could also cause neck ache.

source

Got any more mattress buying tips for me? Please share in the comments!

(all pictures are from my new “Bedrooms” Pinterest board. Follow along here.)

Don’t forget to enter the Shabby Apple Vintage Dress giveaway here!

Vintage Style Giveaway from Shabby Apple

2013-06-03T18:09:00.001-07:00

Hello friends!

Happy June to you!

Don’t ya just LOVE June? Here are FIVE reasons to love June:

1. It’s warm, but not too hot.
2. No bugs yet.
3. Graduations and weddings. So many wonderful new beginnings.
4. School’s out!!
5. June is the first month of summer, and winter seems far far away.

Today I have a treat for you. Shabby Apple would like to give one of you a beautiful vintage style dress to wear to one of June’s many dressy occasions.

I love Shabby Apple’s style, the beautiful fabrics, and the perfect way they evoke the vintage clothing feel that so many of us love.

Now, I got to pick the dress, so I picked this gorgeous charcoal gray style named Moon River.

This style is a nice slimming dark color, with a beautiful peplum style. I heard somewhere that the peplum style can hide a belly bulge. Ahem.

Not that I think any of you might prefer a dark slimming color or a peplum. Just sayin’

Here’s the description:

Wide boat neck fitted dress with cap sleeves

Available in charcoal grey

Tapered skirt with tiered ruffles at the waist

Stretch sateen

Click here for more views of this gorgeous dress.

Want to win? Just leave a comment on this post and tell me to what memorable occasion you would don this beauty.

I’ll announce the winner on Friday, June 7.

Polka Dot Patio Table

2013-05-29T16:27:00.001-07:00

Hello friends! It’s been awhile since we talked, but a LOT has been going on behind the scenes here at Reinvented.

Good stuff. Positive change.

Stuff I will share about over the next few weeks.

Man, we’re going to have f.u.n.

Speaking of fun, I’ve got a funtastic trash to treasure project to share today.

My latest adventure started with this here yellow and rusty metal table. I bought it at the Rural Society Antique and Garden Show earlier this month.

Our first journey as new friends was to the back yard for a much needed bath with a steel wool soap pad. We all look fresher after a little exfoliation, don’t ya think?

After we had gotten to know each other a bit, out came a can of colonial red spray paint.

Aaannnddd some fabulous accessories.

As in vinyl polka dotted accessories cut with my under-used and much neglected Silhouette machine.

So cute, huh? And yes, I was so going for an imperfectly beautiful look.

She’s just perfect with my low maintenance, high plastic chairs from Lowe’s.

I think that she, my magazines and a wine glass will be inseparable this summer.

Got any trash to treasure projects you’d like to share? E-mail me at reinventedkb{at}gmail.com and your project could be featured here on Reinvented!