How to Make a Hotel Bed

A few people had doubts about the bed making tips I posted a couple of weeks ago, so here is a video that will help you see how to make your bed like the hotels do.

It's easy and definitely worth your time!

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Hotel Bedrooms Continued

Have you ever wondered why hotel beds feel so crisp and snug? Or how you wake up and the sheets and blankets are still in place?


This week one of the readers of my blog sent me this tip she learned whilst studying hospitality. I was taught to make my bed this way and I have been doing it ever since. This really works. Your feet will never be left uncovered again! Try it in 4 easy steps...


Step 1
After placing the fitted sheet on the bed, center the flat sheet and tuck the bottom end of the sheet underneath the mattress. Grab the trailing edge of the sheet, about 2 feet from the corner of the sheet, to make a 45-degree angle away from the mattress corner and pull towards you.

Step 2
Still holding on to the sheet, pull it up vertically to form a triangle (the sheet should fold at a 45-degree angle).

Step 3

Lay the triangle of sheet onto the bed, then tuck the bottom part of the sheet under the mattress. Building in this tucked fabric is the secret to a well-mitered, taut-fitting sheet.

Step 4

Drop the triangle of sheet down toward the floor, then tuck it under the mattress to form a mitered corner. Smooth the hanging sheet bottom underneath the mattress, all the way to head of the bed. Repeat on the other side of the bed.

Sleep tight!

A special thanks to Isabela Munhoz for this tip.

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Tips to Achieve a Hotel Chic Bedroom

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The Making of: HOME

'She carefully watches everything in her household and suffers nothing from laziness. Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her.' Proverbs 31:27-28 (NLT)

The Virtuous Woman that God so clearly describes, has several qualities that set her apart from the rest. One being her care for her home and her family. She 'carefully' looks after them and in return she is praised.

Unfortunately, many women have despised the importance of taking care of their home. They think it's something that bored housewives do, and that people with busy schedules just can't possibly be expected to do such a thing. Besides all they do is sleep there, so why bother?!
These women might as well move into a hotel. At least they would have room service and their beds would be made every morning.


Now, if you are reading this post and you are this woman who treats your house as a hotel BUT are willing to change, then please read on. If not, then STOP right here because reading this won't help. 


So as I was saying, we all have houses but not all of us have homes. Home is meant to be a haven, your corner of the world. It's the place you have power over and you can decided what goes and what doesn't. It's where you and your family can relax and regain strength for the next day.


No matter how busy I am, I always find time to invest in my home. It brings me joy to see my house in order and to know that everything has my touch. Just as God put his touch on everything he created, so we must be. 


If you are on a tight budget as most women are, that is still not a reason to compromise your home.


Here is what I do to make my house a home without draining my bank account (so my husband will 'praise' me as promised):

1.  Make a list of everything you want to get for your home. Include things that have worn out and need to be replaced, especially in your kitchen.
2. If you live with other families agree to a budget you can all stick to every month to get the items on the list. That will help you get things quicker.
3. Choose a color scheme for each room and work with that. Having the same color through out the house gets tiring quickly. Of course, choose colors that work well together so you don't end up with a rainbow. 
4. Other than cleaning your house every couple of days (or as needed) and spring cleaning it once a week, invest in a fragrance that will set the mood for each room and give it a fresh feel. Wall Flowers from Bath and Body Works are my favorite, but you can also choose from plug-ins or scented candles available at your local supermarket. These usually last a couple of months.
5. Make it a point to get the whole family to sit at the table for meals when home. Avoid having dinner on the sofa or while watching TV. Dinner time is family time. If it's just you and your husband, then breakfast in bed is something you can do occasionally for a special treat; if you enjoy that of course. 

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