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It's Your Last Chance to Win a Restoration Hardware Spring Cleaning Set!

DearSugar — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0700

Spring has sprung, which means it's time to do a little Spring cleaning! In the spirit of the season, and to make this chore a little easier, DearSugar is giving away two Restoration Hardware Fresh Cleaning sets, valued at $134 each. Two winners will get one of every product in the collection, which includes everything from surface cleaner to vacuum BBs and a fragrant kitchen candle. All of the products are biodegradable, nontoxic, and made without animal products or testing.
To enter, you must log in and take the quiz below. Your eligibility is not based on getting the answers correct, just by completing the quiz once you are logged in. You do, however, need to be a TeamSugar member, and you must log in before taking the quiz. If you're not already a member, register here for an account. One quiz entry per person, as all repeat quizzes will be ignored.

The contest is open to US residents only and ends on Mar. 27, 2008, at 11:59 p.m. PDT. Click here for Official Rules. Spring cleaning always make me feel lighter and more focused not only at home, but also in my life, so I hope you reap the same benefits. Enjoy and good luck!

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Last Chance to Win a Restoration Hardware Satin-Stitch Robe! Our Winner Will Be Chosen TODAY at 5 PST!

DearSugar — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 12:38:40 -0800

If you saw my December must haves, you know that a cozy terrycloth bathrobe is an essential addition to your wardrobe to keep you nice and warm this Winter. So we're giving away a Restoration Hardware Satin-Stitch Robe (a $99 value) to one lucky reader! Made from white terrycloth with silver-sage piping, this lavishly-thick, soft-cotton robe will make you crave bath time like never before!

To enter the giveaway, simply leave a comment in the comment section below by 5 p.m. (PST) / 8 p.m. (EST) by Friday, Dec. 14. We'll announce the winner Monday, Dec. 17. Please, only leave one comment per person; duplicate comments will be discarded. You must be a TeamSugar member to leave a comment, so if you're not already registered, please do so here. For rules and regulations, click here.

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We Have a Winner!

DearSugar — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 09:00:00 -0800

DearSugar's Restoration Hardware robe giveaway is over! I want to send a big thank you to everyone who entered to win, and just because you didn't win this time around, rest assured that there will be many more chances for you to walk away with something fabulous!

Let's all congratulate our winner, Kas423. This Restoration Hardware Satin-Stitch Robe is all yours to enjoy, and once again, congrats!

On the Newsstand: Look Inside the White House

CitizenSugar — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:00:32 -0800

Think you know your Green Room from your Queen's Bedroom from your Lincoln's Bedroom? If you haven't seen the recent exclusive pictures of the newly redone White House in this month's Architectural Digest, you might not recognize them.

Perfect timing for President's Day, the glossy spread features updates to the decor in almost a dozen rooms, including the Oval Office. From the first occupant, John Adams in 1800, every president has added his own touch to the residence. FDR added the movie theater, which is also featured in the story, having been redone in the rich, red upholstery of early 20th century movie palaces, which was Mrs. Bush's inspiration. I love the calm and crisp yellow in the new Vermeil room, with Lady Bird Johnson's portrait above the mantel.

AD has a fantastic slideshow of the whole house, highlighting all of the updates. Now, I'm no Casa, but my favorite pieces are the rosy-brocade bench at the foot of the bed in the Queen's room and the new Restoration Hardware-esque bedding in the Lincoln Bedroom. I wonder who will be staying there in the Bushes' final year? Moving out of that house must be pretty hard.

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DearSugar — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 04:00:00 -0800

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Things He Should Know: Quality Matters

DearSugar — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 14:30:00 -0800

I don't know about you, ladies, but there's just something about staying in your own bed, showering in your own bathroom, and using your own stuff that I have a hard time compromising around when the relationship gets serious.

I like a little color, good quality linens, a few nice candles, and other small indulgences that make home feel like sanctuary. I don't want to gender stereotype here, but I think maybe the fellas just haven't been taught what to appreciate or look for in linens.

Therefore, a primer for the bedsheets and the boys. Upgrade, and we just might spend a little more time in your bed! Click here to read more

Since the days of top sheets and blankets are numbered, finding a quality duvet is both a practical and easy first step. Get it baffled with high quality down. You must buy a duvet cover at the same time, fellas. Make it the same size as the duvet itself and keep the cover washed once a week, as with your bottom sheet. If you can't wash it once a week, buy yourself two. Please.

If your pillows are lumpy and heavy, or flat as a pancake, you've got a problem. Anything with feathers must be replaced at least every three years. It's shocking, but after 2 years, ten percent of your pillow weight is due to dust mites, mold, fungus, droppings and bacteria. Pretty gross, huh? For everything you could ever want to know about these mites, click here.

Believe me, boys, when I tell you thread count matters. The thread count of a sheet refers to the number of threads that are woven together to make up one square inch of your linens. As a rule of thumb, your sheets shouldn't be any less than 200-thread count. The more threads, the softer the sheets. Nirvana can be achieved at 1000-thread count (or so I've heard). For more information, click here. Ideally, I would shoot for 400 count. That's a grown-up thread-count, it won't break the bank, and your girlfriend will be tres impressed. Every good store has an annual sale, and that's the perfect time to stock up on linens. Restoration Hardware is known for having 'masculine' colors and patterns for the bed and bath, so their site could be a starting point.

Some small improvements to your bedroom will make a world of difference for you and for us. Besides, it's a nice way to begin appreciating the little, subtle things around you, which we find very sexy. Stay tuned for bathroom advice!

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