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Argos Egyptian Cotton Duvet Cover
by thriftygiftyisme
=Argos Egyptian Cotton Duvet Cover=
I like the Egyptian cotton as it is a better quality cotton, and this does get reflected in the price of duvet sets. That is unless like me you were luckily enough to get one from Argos in their clearance sale.
=Price and Availability=
I got mine from Argos, but from the clearance ... section, at the time from the website you could go through a couple of links and see the clearance in any store in your country, quite handy as I have 3 Argos stores within 14 miles radius.
=The Duvet=
This was packaged simply in a cello wrapper, with a piece of cardboard, saying it was Egyptian Cotton, and King-size.
=Duvet=
The duvet measures approximately 230cm x 220cm, it is a plain white duvet and has a button fastening at the bottom of the quilt.
=Pillowcases=
There was 2 pillowcases in with the set, these measure approximately 75cm x 50cm, they are a slide in process, with a flap of about 15cm, and this can be tucked in to the pillow cases with no problems at all.
=Materials=
The material is 100% cotton, and is so comfortable to sleep under, you can really tell the quality of the quilt. I find that I feel warmer with this quilt and do notice that it does not stick to me like some cheaper polyester based quilt covers can.
=Cost=
I was really impressed with this as I paid just under £20 for the set, which is an absolute bargain for the Egyptian cotton, "posher" shops you could easily pay £100 per set.
=Washing=
This is machine wash at 40C, it does say do not tumble dry. You can iron the set.
=Would I recommend=
I would highly recommend this quilt cover, the Egyptian cotton really is worth the money, especially in a sale.
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TU Bed in a Bag
by thriftygiftyisme
=TU Bed in a Bag =
= TU Bed in a Bag =
I certainly did not go into Sainsbury's expecting to come out with a new Duvet set, but it is that magic word that drew me Sale - on the shelf was this TU bed in a bag set with £5 price tag, I grabbed it, I must have looked like a woman possessed, as I was looking at every inch of ... it, thinking this must be wrong, expecting that I had misread the label and it was £50.
So holding onto this set for grim death, went to the desk to ask if they could just double check the price for me, as I thought there might be a pricing error, to which the lovely assistant, said, no it is £5, it was king-size you wanted. I could have done a jig or hugged her at that point. She smiled and said I think you have a bargain there, we've been clearing out the warehouse.
=The Product=
Wow, this is posh is the first words that came to mind, - as not only consisting of the duvet cover and 2 pillow cases (king-size set) it had a bed runner and a cushion cover.
=Upon Looking Around=
I noticed they do these sets, in single, double, king-size, as well as a wide range of colours and designs, with pricing between £15 to £45.
=The Packet=
The packet is a see through clear packet, and it has a white corded handle. All the items are folded neatly, and you see the items in particular the colours, as I had a white set with a teal contrast.
=Duvet Cover=
As mine was King-size the measurements 230cm x 220cm, the seams are all very well sewn and at the bottom the fastening is that of buttons, which are quite a nice size so there is no fiddling with small buttons. My cover was mainly white, a teal panel of patterning near the top of the quit.
=Pillowcases=
There were 2 pillowcases in the pack, and measure 75cm x 50cm, they contrast well with the quilt, as they have a panel at the one side of the pillowcase of the pattern from the duvet. There is a flap over of about 20cm so that once you have the pillow in you can tuck the excess in with no problem at all.
=Cushion Cover=
I have to confess that this is the first time I have brought a set with a cushion cover in it, actually mine had 2 cushion covers in, the cover measures 30cm x 45cm and this matches the teal pattern that is the contrast on the quilt and the pillows. These are easy to use as they do not have zip or popper fastening, they follow the style of the pillowcase in terms of the flap over, there is adequate material for the flap. The cushion cover is shiny and brings an element do not just contrast but a smart and real expensive feeling to the bedding.
=The Runner=
Again the first time I have had a runner, but hey, I am not complaining, although Mr Thrifty, has started to get selective deafness, as I keep suggesting some redecorating is well over due.
Back to the runner, this measures 52cm x 220cm, and lies nicely across the bottom of the bed. The runner is really smooth and is in the contrast teal colour, it is of excellent quality, and is stitched very well, no rough edges, or gaps in the stitching.
I do say that the dog has taken a fancy to it, and when he sneaks upstairs the first place to find him is sat on the bed, with the runner under his head and paws, as if to say I am comfy.
=Materials=
-Duvet Cover, Pillow cases - Face 100% Polyester, Reverse 50% cotton, 50% polyester
-Cushion and Runner - 100% Polyester
=Washing=
This can be machine washed at 40C. No tumble drying.
=My Verdict=
This is an amazing set, I must have been in the right place at the right time to get my set for £5. For myself I keep this as a summer set, as that way I can put it on the line to air dry, whereas the Winter, all the bedding gets chucked into the tumble drier. It got used quite a lot from March through to October last year and I certainly can't wait to use it again this year.
I am really impressed with the quality of this set, and I would defiantly recommend the set, the quality is second to none, and the added extras of the cushion covers and the runner are a really nice additional and I know it sounds daft, but this set, actually makes making a bed a pleasure not a chore.
 
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Argos Lavender Haze Pillowcases
by thriftygiftyisme
=Argos Lavender Haze Pillowcases=
These pillowcases are part of the Colourworks collection from Argos. There are about 14 different colours in the range, from black to white, orange to lilac, purple to fuchsia.
=Price=
£3.99 for a pack of 2 pillowcases, but some colours are presently on offer at ... £1.49.
=Bedding=
When you buy duvet sets they come with 1 pillowcase with a single duvet and 2 with double or king-size, but I like 2 pillows on each side of my bed, so usually end up with white pillowcases on the bottom.
=Argos to the rescue=
As well as the duvet sets, which are brilliant, you can purchase additional items, so when I got my Duvet set, I brought an additional set of pillowcases, to match.
=Measurements=
The pillowcases are identical to the ones on the duvet set, they measure apr. 73cm x 46cm and these have the flap over type closing, the overlay of the play is apr. 15cm, so you do have a nice even fit.
=Material=
The pillowcases are 50% cotton and 50% polyester.
=Washable=
They are machine washable at 40C and can also be tumbled dried, you can iron the pillowcases as well... (sorry I don't iron mine).
=My Use=
I have 3 sets of duvets on the go, and changed the bed weekly, they wash really well, they have not lost any of their colour, I wash them with the rest of the bedding, so if anything did run then they would all lose any colour together.
=Would I recommend=
I would highly recommend these pillow cases, I have brought some in white to go with spare sets.
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