Mad About Matelasse

<div style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /> <img alt="" height="320" id="main-image" rel="" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41BlI4g01xL.jpg" style="display: inline;" width="254" /></div><br />As we transition into cooler weather I always recommend changing your linens to freshen the master, the guest room or even a bath.  In this case, lets focus on bed linens (my fav).  As I've said in the past, I need 'L.A." linens anonymous.  I am as crazy as a bed bug (creepy) for shams, sheets and spreads... Not a big shopper in most arenas, but when it comes to bedding I have so little control.<br /><br />In that vein, and based on a recent visit to Steinmart (they've got some decent home goods goin' on there now) I am now mad about <b>Matelassé</b> (mat-la-SAY.) Per Wikipedia it is a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weaving" title="Weaving">weaving</a> or <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stitching" title="Stitching">stitching</a> technique yielding a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pattern" title="Pattern">pattern</a> that appears <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quilted" title="Quilted">quilted</a> or padded.  The technique originated in France in the 18th century, which tells us it's a classic.   And looks like this:<br /><br />We've all seen it, but may or may not have known what to call it other than a quilt (which it is.)  At <a href="http://www.mydesignguide.com/" target="_blank">MyDesignGuide</a> we love this bedding for so many reasons:<br /><br />1. it lends great texture to the bedroom;<br />2. it can work with any design style and comes in any color;<br />3. it's medium weight so works three seasons; and<br />4. when combined with a comforter or throw will work year around. <br /><br />Could you curl up here?                       Or here?<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0wq_hcc-mjqdCoL5XazZC6ngzpUeaIRRFtlvI9YMEsKWhKhTRV2fe9ozoqPJS0e_aNUxKu_OMSLdlhlsqFlxfrdjVrGxrQwOuF1kksVH5gtiUzqxlBfuEelNDQenOhGxP8e-RYX018-vV/s1600/matlass2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0wq_hcc-mjqdCoL5XazZC6ngzpUeaIRRFtlvI9YMEsKWhKhTRV2fe9ozoqPJS0e_aNUxKu_OMSLdlhlsqFlxfrdjVrGxrQwOuF1kksVH5gtiUzqxlBfuEelNDQenOhGxP8e-RYX018-vV/s200/matlass2.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Traditional</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td><img alt="" aria-label="Sea Shell Green Matelasse Bedding | Quilts | Linens and Bedding" height="200" id="yui_3_5_1_5_1380564911031_603" src="http://www.thetrendybed.com/files/2865774/uploaded/Green%20Shell.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="178" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">This quilt has beautiful starfish<br /> and clam shell detailing,<br />-perfect for our coastal spaces.</td></tr></tbody></table><ul class="yui3-scrollview-content yui3-search-gallery-content dcrsr" id="yui_3_5_1_5_1380564911031_31" style="left: -15420px; top: 0px;"><li class="initial current" data-id="103" id="yui_3_5_1_5_1380564911031_38"><div class="holder" id="yui_3_5_1_5_1380564911031_605"><div class="iholder" id="yui_3_5_1_5_1380564911031_604"><br /></div><div class="iholder" id="yui_3_5_1_5_1380564911031_604"><ul class="yui3-scrollview-content yui3-search-gallery-content dcrsr" id="yui_3_5_1_5_1380564964817_31" style="left: -30840px; top: 0px;"><li data-id="24" id="yui_3_5_1_5_1380564964817_644"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" aria-label="The <b>matelasse </b>coverlet, by the way, is from the good old Company Store ..." height="200" id="yui_3_5_1_5_1380564964817_678" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioH7yRx90qMdiCSjQXlZGCU8Eht46gX47Xl57h-bdEP3kfVW2j0TN7TdyX1Xs5en6mvfaRamgITQ5IAjXQ6Mky1DiXnd72rqARvQiu7t_Q9i9qmg-V6Ph5iYJ7dIC6Y1rakmr57dlUgI45/s200/quilt_cx99_F10.jpg" style="height: 280px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 280px;" width="200" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Color Galore!</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="holder" id="yui_3_5_1_5_1380564964817_680"></div></li></ul></div></div></li></ul>Consider a matelasse quilt in your bedroom (or two!)  And if you need help selecting or decorating that space you can get it <a href="http://shop.mydesignguide.com/main.sc" target="_blank">simply and affordably right here</a> from <a href="http://www.mydesignguide.com/" target="_blank">MyDesignGuide</a>.<br /><br />Cheers!<br /><br />

Mad About Matelasse

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