Linen Life

A common dilemma amongst those making the bed these days is whether the pillows should go above or below the duvet cover. Personally, we always put them above, but then...

What are you doing to keep cool this summer? Every year it seems we get record temperatures and whether you believe in climate change or not, there’s no mistaking we...

Our home makes us feel safe, but is it really as safe as we believe? Most of us are good at avoiding all those nasty chemicals in cleaning products and...

Who doesn’t love a well-folded napkin? It’s such a great way to add a special touch to any table.  As interior writer @fernandezjo says: Paper napkins are so passé. Cloth...

Two of the most ubiquitous pieces of kitchen linen around are the tea towel and the tablecloth.  And yet, we never question their origins. We act as if they’ve always...

Now that the warm weather is finally upon us, there is nothing better than dining outdoors. In fact, it almost feels natural to sit there under the trees, enjoying the...

Now that summer’s pretty much here it’s time to lighten up your surroundings.  And that means getting rid of those darker colored linen curtains, tablecloths and napkins. Instead, embrace the...

Next month is, of course, Independence Day. And there is absolutely no harm at all in getting organised right now with your star-spangled décor for this special Sunday. Celebrating such...

Interior designers, fashion fans, upholstery makers – they all love linen. And they’re not the only ones. It’s easy to care for, gorgeous to wear and it’s fantastic for keeping...

What is mindful shopping? Mindful shopping may sound very philosophical but it’s simple. It means thinking about what you buy. We all do it. We buy too much. We have...

You love your gorgeous quality linen tablecloth right now. And your family. But you may not feel quite as attached to the latter when they topple a glass of red...

Linen curtains are a timeless item for your home. They are both durable and stylish. Linen curtains are simple, yet they create an elegance that you can’t get with any...

Guide to a Great Easter From delicious dishes to family friendly fun, here at Solino Home we’ve listed some of our favorite things to do on this lovely spring holiday weekend. Of course,...

What’s more American than peanut butter and jelly sandwiches? It was even part of the US military’s rations list during WW2. So on April 2nd, here at Solino Home, we...

Who doesn’t love the smell of freshly baked bread?! Unless you have a gluten allergy – and even so, there are delicious non-wheat/rye alternatives – the scent of hot baking...