june-2014

ARE YOU READY FOR SUMMER?With temperatures already soaring, now isthe time to get your home ready for summerand all those visitors who will be descendinganytime soon! A little time spent preparingnow will mean you can relax and enjoy timewith your family and friends instead of rushingaround at the last minute!Washing your curtains and cushion covers willfreshen them up after the winter. You couldconsider new voiles instead of curtains for thesummer to let the light in and keep the sunout. There are some fabulous voiles availablein both modern and traditional designs.Blinds can be every bit as eye-catching ascurtains and are practical, durable and costeffective. Great for keeping the sun out andprotecting your furniture, they are really easyto install.Throws are also a good idea to protect yoursofas and chairs from suntan lotion, stickyfingers and sweaty bodies!Cool Nights Pillows are extremely popular dueto their silver threads which help to regulatebody temperature. Tests show up to a 21%decrease in temperature. Feather Pillows arestill the first choice for many people. Whateveryou prefer, have a look at your pillows.Do they need replacing? Do you have enoughfor your visitors? Current advice is to replaceyour pillow about once a year for hygiene andcomfort reasons.BRIGHT BATHROOMSThe next room to check is the bathroom.Make your bathroom feel light and brightwith fresh new towels and bath mats. Trysome new colours to celebrate the arrival ofsummer. Lime, cerise, aqua or orange areall great for this season adding a real zing toyour bathroom. A new shower curtain willalso help to liven up shower time. Don’t forgetthe anti-slip shower mats, especially ifyou have young or elderly guests staying withyou.Lastly, new beach and pool towels are a mustif yours are looking a bit tired. Make sure youhave enough for all your visitors too! Theynever bring their own do they? Poncho Palsare a great idea if you have kids visiting asthey give protection from the sun as well aslooking cool!In association with Costa Cálida International Radio and www.angloINFO.comBEAUTIFUL BEDROOMSMake your bedroom a haven of cool and comfortby choosing your bedding with care. Thetype of pillow or duvet you choose and whetheryou use mattress and pillow protectors ortoppers can all make a difference to the qualityof your sleep. If you’re still using yourwinter duvets it’s a good time to get themcleaned and stored ready for next winter. Dependingon the size of your washing machine,you could wash them yourself. If not you willneed to have them dry cleaned. Check theprices for dry cleaning as many of our customerstell us that sometimes it’s cheaper tobuy a new duvet! 4.5 Tog Duvets are perfectfor now until the temperature really soars andall you want is a cool sheet.Contrary to popular belief, memory foam willnot make you any hotter, but will make youmore comfortable and therefore you will sleepbetter. If you’ve never tried it, join the millionswho sleep so much better with a MemoryFoam or Latex Pillow or topper. If you preferhollow fibre there are some great pillows tochoose from, including ones with built-in supportor pillows made to feel soft as down. OurWarmer nights give you a great opportunityto dress your bed in lighter layers. 100%Egyptian Cotton Sheets will keep you coolerand more comfortable during the hot nights.You may also like to consider Egyptian CottonMattress Protectors. White always looksfresh, cool and summery topped with a quiltcover, throw or bedspread and of course,cushions! Sorry guys, it’s a girl thing! Themore cushions the better!Add a splash of colour to create an invitingand fresh space. Choose pastels for a calmingeffect or hot colours for a brighter Mediterraneanlook. There are some gorgeousquilt covers and bedspreads around now andmany of them are available with co-coordinatingcurtains and cushions. Many of ourcustomers find it so much easier to buy acomplete look for a bedroom with everythingperfectly coordinated. Others like to mix andmatch. Whichever you prefer there has neverbeen more choice and temptation! Still, if wecan´t treat ourselves now and again...Have a happy summer and enjoy everyminute of the fabulous climate and beacheshere with your family and friends.Yorkshire Linen in Puerto de Mazarrón andSan Javier offer a full range of bedding, towels,curtains, soft furnishings and decorativeitems.See the latest collections at www.yorkshirelinen.comCall 968 595 946 or 968 193 912 for moreinformation.Page 8Costa Cálida Chronicle: Please tell our customers where you saw their advertisement tSales Contact Teresa 619 199 407 or for the Editor Contact Patti 646 005 017www.costacalidachronicle.com email: costacalidachronicle@gmail.com