Flannel Duvet - too late in the season?
I ordered a new flannel duvet back in November-- but there was a shipping problem and by the time it was discovered, they were sold out. I loved the pattern but felt certain I would find another so I didn't jump on finding a replacement.
Alas, now I am ready to shop again and I can't find a single flannet duvet I like. I waited too long and they're all sold out! Many still have the sheet sets-- which I am considering (to pair with a solid winter white or gray duvet cover) but I fear flannel sheets under my down comforter will be too much warmth. I had occasional hot flashes the last two years -- they seem to have passed now but even still, I don't like to be too warm when I sleep.
I've looked at Garnet Hill, The Company Store, Macys, LLBean, Cuddledown, landsend. Where else can I look?
I'd like something in the light blue/green/gray range-- but not too pastel. A winter white pattern would be ok too. I have planned to pair the duvet with solid white or ivory percale sheets.
Here are a few patterns I like (but sold out)
This seems kind of youthful but I would have used just the duvet (top) with white sheets.
Any ideas?
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7 years agoI love Company store velvet flannel and keep it on my bed year round. In the summer, I replace the duvet with a down blanket. I'm posting this one because I sent for this pattern in sheets for an xmas gift. I don't like the pattern as shown in the pics of the bedding, but if you scroll down to a close up of the pillow case (I'll try to post here) it looks much closer to the real pattern and colors. It's much softer looking in real life not as rigid a pattern - and the colors are soft without being pastel. There is a gray and almost a pale teal, which doesn't look true on the screen. And it feels divine!
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7 years agoThanks for all your suggestions and guidance! I just didn't find what I was looking for so Ive decided to go a different direction.. only partially influenced by the fact that I woke up hot at 5am this morning. (This is when my thermostat program kicks the temperature up a bit in preparation for getting up)
Much as a flannel duvet sounds lovely to me-- I just know flannel sheets will be too much. I need warm layers that can be removed, if needed. Since I can't find a pattern I love in flannel, I decided to just wander the sites and look for a pattern I do like.. one that is calming, pretty-- but not too fussy or precious.
I've settled on this one from the company store-- which happens to coordinate with a very soft, furry blanket I already have. I don't usually go for a sateen but I am going to give it a try. Bonus: it's 20% off today.
Thanks again!
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