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		<title>Instant Inspiration: 5 Pinterest Boards We Can’t Get Enough Of</title>
		<link>http://www.ruelala.com/blog/2013/04/30/instant-inspiration-5-pinterest-boards-4/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:30:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jess Huckins</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Pinboards We Love]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Right Now]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bedroom Makeover]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Coffee]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Color]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hair Accessories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Photography]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pinboards]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pinterest]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Summer Desserts]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[1. We&#8217;ve started planning for Memorial Day – and this board has our dessert table covered. 2. Are you as pumped for a coffee break as we are? 3. Color us crazy, but some of these vibrant combos are blowing us away. 4. Our sleep space could use a revamp. Cue the inspiration to get us there. 5. These luxe hair accessories have [...]]]></description>
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1. We&#8217;ve started planning for Memorial Day – and this board has our <a href="http://pinterest.com/mixandmatchmama/spring-and-summer-desserts/" target="_blank">dessert table</a> covered.</p>
<p>2. Are you as pumped for a <a href="http://pinterest.com/atsutaka/break-time/" target="_blank">coffee break</a> as we are?</p>
<p>3. Color us crazy, but some of these <a href="http://pinterest.com/juliadzafic/colorlove/">vibrant combos</a> are blowing us away.</p>
<p>4. Our <a href="http://pinterest.com/adrianagala/bedroom/" target="_blank">sleep space</a> could use a revamp. Cue the inspiration to get us there.</p>
<p>5. These luxe <a href="http://pinterest.com/mistymorrning/hair-and-accessories/" target="_blank">hair accessories</a> have us rethinking our everyday ponytail.</p>
<p><em>Can’t get enough Pinterest inspiration? Check out <a href="http://www.ruelala.com/blog/tag/pinboards-we-love/" target="_blank">past boards</a> that caught our eye.  </em></p>
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		<title>Hotel at Home: Fall Asleep in a Five-Star Suite</title>
		<link>http://www.ruelala.com/blog/2012/11/20/hotel-home-upgrade-bedroom-five-star-suite/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Julia Ivins</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Bedding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bedroom]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bedroom Makeover]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[W Hotels]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[W Hotels Bed]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you&#8217;re entertaining out-of-towners for the holidays or looking to spruce up your own sleeping space, follow these easy at-home tips to create a bedroom that&#8217;s all about relaxation. 1. Make the bed. It may sound obvious, but if you’re anything like me, you know how temping it can be to throw that comforter over a pile [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whether you&#8217;re entertaining out-of-towners for the holidays or looking to spruce up your own sleeping space, follow these easy at-home tips to create a bedroom that&#8217;s all about relaxation.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ruelala.com/blog/?attachment_id=30430" rel="attachment wp-att-30430"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-30430" title="Screen Shot 2012-11-19 at 8.18.31 PM" src="http://www.ruelala.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Screen-Shot-2012-11-19-at-8.18.31-PM.png" alt="" width="673" height="421" /></a></p>
<p><strong>1. Make the bed. </strong>It may sound obvious, but if you’re anything like me, you know how temping it can be to throw that comforter over a pile of jumbled sheets and call it a day. Get into the habit of making the bed right after you brush your teeth, and after a long, tiresome day, it will feel as if housekeeping stopped by to tuck in your covers.</p>
<p><strong>2. Stick with one color palette, &amp; upgrade your thread count. </strong>Nothing feels more like a hotel room than crisp, white, freshly washed linens, but a soothing sky blue or neutral tone will have the same stress-relieving effect. And if there’s one thing to splurge on in the bedroom, it’s the sheets (not the TV). Up that thread count, or choose a luxury cotton like Egyptian or Supima.</p>
<p><strong>3. Fresh flowers. </strong>We don’t often think of buying flowers if we’re not entertaining or greeting someone special, but a freshly cut bouquet perched on a bedside table or vanity circulates oxygen and heightens the room by adding color and pleasing aromas.<br />
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<p><strong>4. Snack fridge &amp; breakfast tray. </strong>If space allows, designate a small area in your bedroom for these little luxuries. Store late-night snacks or a bottle or two of wine in a mini fridge, or have a breakfast-in-bed tray on hand for lazy Sunday mornings.</p>
<p><strong>5. Ample lighting &amp; blackout curtains. </strong>Lighting is key to any satisfactory hotel room. Floor lamps, desk lamps, reading lamps – there&#8217;s no such thing as too many. Install dimmers to adjust the mood and blackout curtains to ensure a restful sleep. Quick tip: Hang the curtains from the ceiling instead of the window frame (just make sure they&#8217;re long enough to sweep the floor). This gives the room a grand illusion of high ceilings.</p>
<p><strong>6. Photos &amp; memorabilia. </strong>Hotels often provide local magazines and guidebooks to help guests feel at home in a unfamiliar place. To build a connection with your space, adorn bedside tables with framed pictures, one wall with a favorite painting, and shelves with beloved books. Choose these pieces selectively &#8211; a hotel should be an escape from chaos and clutter, not a haven for it.</p>
<p><strong>7. Move the</strong> <strong>furniture. </strong>Every so often, shift the bed to a different wall or move the dressers and side tables. For a split second when you open your eyes in the morning, you&#8217;ll forget where you are. (Which is, of course, the coolest feeling ever.)</p>
<p>Our <a href="http://www.ruelala.com/event?cm_sp=blog-_-Hotel-at-Home-_-11202012" target="_blank">W Hotels Bed</a> Boutique opens Tuesday, November 20 at 11AM ET.</p>
<p><em>By Julia Ivins, Staff Writer</em></p>
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		<title>What’s Your Perfect Bedroom Style?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2012 19:30:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna Kuchinsky</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Living]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bed]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bedding Quiz]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bedroom]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bedroom Makeover]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bedroom style]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Like in fashion, everyone has a sleeping style all their own. I, for one, can’t get some good shut-eye without an abundance of super-soft blankets and pillows at my disposal, while others may opt for a more simple approach. In honor of all the diverse sleepers out there, this quiz answers that burning question – [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Like in fashion, everyone has a sleeping style all their own. I, for one, can’t get some good shut-eye without an abundance of super-soft blankets and pillows at my disposal, while others may opt for a more simple approach. In honor of all the diverse sleepers out there, this quiz answers that burning question – what style of bedroom is perfect for you?</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-26731" title="Personal Bedroom Style" src="http://www.ruelala.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/BLG-XXX-Rue-Sleep-In4.jpg" alt="" width="570" height="1000" /></p>
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<p><strong>What&#8217;s your pre-sleep routine?</strong></p>
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<li>No routine – I hit the hay when my eyes begin to droop.</li>
<li>If my teeth are brushed and my face is washed, I&#8217;m good to go.</li>
<li>First I apply my softening face mask, then I brush my hair 10 times, and then…</li>
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<p><strong>Describe your dream vacation accommodations.</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>It’s all about location – the hotel is just for sleeping.</li>
<li>A quaint bed-and-breakfast with tons of personality.</li>
<li>Five-star resort, complete with room service (and a spa on-site wouldn’t hurt).</li>
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<p><strong>What do you look for in your ideal sheets?</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Low-maintenance cleaning is key for me.</li>
<li>Flannel – I’m all about warmth.</li>
<li>Luxe textures. The softer, the better.</li>
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<p><strong>Your nightstand houses:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>An alarm clock, and that’s about it.</li>
<li>My clock, bedside lamp, and a stack of books I’ve been meaning to get to.</li>
<li>Family pictures, my favorite scented candles, a sleeping mask, and a vase of fresh flowers.</li>
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<p><strong>My ideal Sunday morning calls for:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Sleep, sleep, and more sleep.</li>
<li>Lounging in bed with a magazine and cup of coffee.</li>
<li>Rise and shine – I’m due for a mani/pedi before brunch.</li>
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<p><strong>Mostly 1s &#8211; Low-Key Lounger:</strong> You’re not one for bedding extravagance – sleeping comes easily for you whether cocooned in your bed or under a throw on the couch. Your bedroom has a certain monochromatic charm, and you’re all about simple.  Still, don’t be afraid to spring for extra touches (like throw pillows and patterned blankets) – think of them as an added bonus. After all, who couldn&#8217;t use a little extra luxe?</p>
<p><strong>Mostly 2s &#8211; Serene Sleeper:</strong> Somewhere happily between too-low and too-high maintenance, you know the bedroom should be a sanctuary, but you don’t sacrifice function or comfort, either. For you, neutral tones and patterns, with a dramatic pop of color thrown in (sheets, pillows – whatever), will create the perfect at-home haven.</p>
<p><strong>Mostly 3s &#8211; Dramatic Dozer:</strong> They say go big or go home, but you? You go big for the home, too. Your room should showcase your bold personality, so vibrant colors, patterns, and furnishings are right up your alley. Load up on contrasting patterned pillows and spare blankets in a range of colors – they are the perfect way to bring your personality into the bedroom.</p>
<p>Now that you&#8217;ve found your perfect style, put that knowledge to work. Check out <a href="http://www.ruelala.com/event?cm_mmc=blog-_-general-_-post" target="_blank">The Rue Sleep-In: Whit &amp; Alex, Villa 408, &amp; coza</a> Boutique, opening Tuesday, October 23, at 8PM ET.</p>
<p><em>By Anna Kuchinsky, Staff Writer</em></p>
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