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How To: Wash Your Sheets

May 29, 2008 - Ask the Decorator online home-improvement and decorating show host Meghan Carter interviewed Alan Jesseman, the creative director at Anichini, to learn the right way to wash your sheets. He offered some expert tips on the task, some of which may make you realize you've been doing it all wrong! I've summarized a few for you:

Sheets should always be washed; you don't want dry-cleaning chemicals close to your body.
Use a mild detergent or soap, something that doesn't have any whiteners or brighteners, and something that has minimal fragrance or colorings to it.
Test oxygen bleaches on a corner before using to make sure it won't take the color out.

There's more where these came from and a video of the interview, so read more - 12 Comments

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Ask Casa: Elle Decor Black and White Striped Rug

Jun 26, 2009 - Dear Casa, I was thumbing through the July/Aug 09 issue of Elle Decor last night and fell in love with Monelle Totah's striped black and white rug on page 71. Any ideas on where I can find that rug or a similar one? I love the triple-stripe look. - 3 Comments

Ask Casa: Decorating With a Puppy in Mind

Oct 22, 2009 - Hi Casa, We've just recently adopted an adorable puppy, and we're having a great time with her. The only problem is she's taken over the house! We had to move and hide anything she might eat or chew, so our living room and bookcases look empty. - 5 Comments

Ask Casa: How Can I Create an Old Hollywood Starlet Pad?

Oct 08, 2009 - Twitter user DefDulce asked me a question which, judging from current trends, I think is on a lot of young decorators' minds: "How can you turn an ordinary apartment into an old Hollywood starlet pad?" Without seeing her apartment, I can't offer specific, tailored changes or updates. So I thought I'd respond by offering a few key elements essential to any old Hollywood home. - 1 Comment

Ask Casa: Help With My New Living Room

Nov 10, 2009 - Hi Casa, I recently rented my first apartment and now I have to furnish and make it my own space. Eeek! I feel like I need some serious help. - 8 Comments

90210 vs. Melrose Place: Which Was More Scandalous?

Nov 18, 2009 - The Tuesday night CW block made a particularly strong showing this week. Personally, I thought 90210 had one of its best episodes of the season — nice character development, a few teary moments, and some "oh no she didn't" disses. And as for Melrose Place, I've got two words for you: Heather Locklear. - 16 Comments