A glimpse into vintage Halloween in Australia
Early October, farmer Rusty Dredge prepares to harvest around 150,000 jack-o’-lantern pumpkins on his farm near Broome, WA. These pumpkins are now transforming into ghoulish lanterns in homes across Western and South Australia, as Halloween grows in popularity.Despite the celebration’s rise, there’s significant debate over Halloween’s American origins and its place in Australian culture. While many embrace it as a fun, imaginative holiday, others argue it detracts from local traditions.Halloween has been part of Australian life for a long time, even if not mainstream. The first print mention appeared in The Geelong Advertiser in 1847. Records show that Scottish immigrants celebrated Halloween as early as the 1850s, with Caledonian Societies hosting balls and events that incorporated traditional Scottish customs, such...
We Really are the Best in Bed
Sleep Like a Dream with Our Long Staple Cotton Bedding.When it comes to creating the perfect sanctuary for sleep, the right bedding can make all the difference. Imagine wrapping yourself in the soft embrace of long staple cotton, nestled beneath nostalgic prints and colors that evoke love and comfort. Let’s dive into how our long staple cotton bedding can transform your nights into a dreamlike experience. The Magic of Long Staple Cotton - Long staple cotton is the crème de la crème of cotton fabrics. What sets it apart? The longer fibres are spun into a smoother, stronger yarn that resists fraying and fading. The drape is beautiful as the fabric is a slightly heavier cotton than typical cotton bedding. This...
11 Tips to Prevent Dry Winter Skin
Blame it on the cold air, the parching indoor heating, the pitifully low humidity levels, and those frosty winter winds— they all gang up on your skin, stealing its moisture and leaving it looking dull and lackluster. And it's not just your face, but your hands, feet, and every exposed inch that suffer the consequences.
The Benefits of Beddie Cotton and Linen Bedding for Winter Comfort
At Beddie, our pure and sustainable cotton and linen bedding offer not only warmth and comfort but also great visual appeal with our beautiful patterns and designs, our amazing customer care and our guarantee of highest quality for every piece we make.
As the winter season is upon us, it's a good time to consider how to ensure a cosy and restful night's sleep. Let's look at why investing in high quality cotton and linen bedding from Beddie can make a significant difference in your winter comfort.
10 of the Best Vintage Shops & Markets
Op shopping and vintage treasure hunting is one of my favourite things to do. It has been in my blood from since I was a small child. My parents filled our home with treasures that people had dumped and would end up as landfill. In those days, the treasures were remarkable. They still have the huge antique, ornately carved chiffonier with bevelled mirror in the dining room, with the incredible collection of glass oil lamps in all manner of colours and designs vying for space on the top. Thrifted paintings in guilded and carved wooden frames adorn every room, and curiosities from times past. Old church pews used as seating on one side of the dining table that was saved from a...
Everything You Need to Know About Our Ivy Linen
Although the price of linen bedding may have dissuaded you from indulging in a set so far, we guarantee that investing in high-quality linen bedding is truly worthwhile. Beddie Linen is made from premium French Flax plants and is a perfect 170gsm weight. Linen is a beautiful natural product that is woven from the flax plant. It is an extensive and time consuming weave to bring the fibres to ultimate softness, and a superior and beautiful fabric. It has been a favourite for bedding and clothing for centuries. It is, in fact, an ancient fabric, and has a rich and romantic heritage. It is believed to have originated in Egypt 10,000 years ago and there is evidence of its use...
Dopamine Decor
There's no doubt that colour lifts our mood, our spirits, our appetite and our sense of joy. Design goes through periods of colour as acceptable in the home, and then it's out, and the greys are back in fashion. Colourful and cheerful homes are really the ones you remember right? Never be afraid to dress your home in the way that makes you happy. Whatever is deemed style or design, can often be the enemy of creativity and the freedom to surround yourself with what makes you feel real joy. Decorating your room might not appear as a significant expression of your identity, but we believe it is a means to demonstrate self-care by embracing our true selves. Jazz up your room to...
DIY Beddie Bag Christmas Crackers!
Want to bedazzle your family and guests with some really gorgeous Christmas Crackers? Here is your very own tutorial on using your Beddie Bags to create some beautiful Christmas Table additions. They don't pull and pop, but they do offer a much nicer and bespoke item inside that is especially chosen for your loved ones by you. These are a great way to use your Beddie Drawstring bags, and they don't get thrown out as you can reuse next year as well.
Recycle, reuse and see your table looking amazing as well :)
11 Reasons To Love Spring!
Spring is here and it's glorious! The season that starts to feel like life is about to start again. No more hibernating from the cold, no more dark commutes home from work, just a whisper of joy that this season will be bringing renewed motivation and feel good vibes for next 3 months. Not too hot, and perfect for morning walks and outdoor adventures.
1. We are actually happier! Soak up some sun to boost your brain's serotonin levels and feel all kinds of happy. After being stuck indoors for what feels like forever, it's about time to step outside and enjoy the rays! Exposure to morning sunlight can also help you sleep better at night, and is particularly important to get your babies sleeping as well. 10 minutes before 10am outside in the sunshine for your baby will actually help them sleep better at night, which is a major help for sleep deprived parents.