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Monday, January 14, 2013

January is “White Sale” Month


Bedding at West Elm

Organic Diamond Texture Duvet Cover + Shams


When Philadelphia’s John Wanamaker decided to discount his white bed linens in his department store two centuries ago, the “White Sale” was born. It was called a White Sale, because sheets didn’t have color in the 1800’s.  Unfortunately John Wannamaker’s department store has closed its doors but the tradition lives on and January is still the best time to buy bedding.

Today, sheets come in an unlimited variety of colors, patterns, textures, and themes. Prices can range from $10 to $20 in a small variety store, from $100 to $500 in a department store and from $500 to $2500 for designer bed linens in exclusive specialty boutiques. That right $2,500, “the higher the price the nicer the nice.” So whether you choose to spend a little or splurge on some new bed linens, now is the time get a great “white sale” bargain.   

Check out West Elm for more bedding.