May 07 2023
Choosing towels for an Airbnb or vacation rental is a little different from choosing towels for your own bathroom. At home, you might happily buy the thickest, plushest towel you can find. In a short-term rental, that same towel has to survive frequent washing, dry quickly enough for turnovers, resist looking worn, and remain affordable …
May 06 2023
A good bath towel should do more than feel soft. It should actually absorb water quickly, dry you efficiently, and recover well between uses. That sounds simple, but towel absorbency depends on several things working together: fiber type, yarn quality, weave, loop construction, towel weight, and how the towel is washed. In general, high-quality cotton …
May 05 2023
The best sheets for an Airbnb have to do more than feel good on the first night. They need to survive frequent washing, fit mattresses securely, come out of the dryer looking presentable, resist premature pilling, and be affordable enough to replace when a guest spills coffee or makeup on them. That makes vacation-rental bedding …
Apr 20 2021
Candles have forever been a great gift idea and why not—they seem to be the ideal choice for any occasion. If you’re looking for something a little different in the way of candles though, you may want to consider the latest in candle innovation: soy candles. Soy candles are becoming increasingly popular for several reasons …
Oct 07 2017
August’s parcel theme was Moonlight in the Poison Garden. You’re probably wondering why we’re just now reviewing August’s parcel. WELL, I’ve had a hard time coming to grips with reviewing August’s collection for a couple different reasons. First, let me start off by mentioning that August’s parcel arrived… in September. Today is October 7th and …
Aug 27 2017
I’m starting to have quite an addiction to monthly beauty subscriptions. I started with Ipsy. Then I added Sephora Play. Now I have BoxyCharm too. Now let me preface by saying, yes, BoxyCharm is twice the price of Ipsy and Sephora Play weighing in at $21 per month while the others are $10; however, it blows …
Jul 30 2017
This month the theme from Evil Supply Company for Mister Ghost’s Highly Enviable Monthly Parcel of Simple Yet Amazing Wonderments is “Monsters at the Movies”. I love this theme because before my husband and I had an adorable little goose of a child, who is now 2 years old and totally awesome, we would go to the movies weekly. No …
Jul 11 2017
This month Mister Ghost’s Highly Enviable Monthly Parcel of Simple Yet Amazing Wonderments is mermaid themed! Ironically in the last month, Mermaids have been circling around me. I recently stopped in a shop called “Columbia Mermaid” and met a real life mermaid. Laura, who runs said mermaid shop, has been surrounded by mermaids her entire life. …
Jun 10 2017
In April I signed up for Mister Ghost’s Highly Enviable Monthly Parcel of Simple Yet Amazing Wonderments for some monthly Halloween fun! The cost for the monthly box is $12 + shipping. Included in every box is the following (taken from Evil Supply Co. website): Art print: 5″ x 7″ (12.7cm x 17.78cm), unframed Embroidered patch: The size …
Oct 16 2016
I recently went on a trip to Seaside, Oregon during the fall. I love being near the ocean during the cold Autumn months! The rain over the waves crashing on shore is just magical and perfect for the Halloween season. I’m back home now and decorating my sweet humble abode with Halloween candles and lights. …
