The importance of simple, comfortable, understated, well made AND timeless bedding can’t be ignored. Though having said all that, it isn’t always easy to find; particularly if you are looking for something with all these qualities AND a slight twist. (Everything needs a slight twist doesn’t it)?

Whilst we can trust that the high street offers a great range of affordable coloured cotton bedding, our criss-cross bedding has something a little extra, embroidery. Embroidery adds a nostalgic and homespun feel, a look of your granny having made it decades ago or having found in buried in an old wooden trunk at a French flea market. Featuring a delicate wavy line and criss-cross detail our bedding comes in three classic colour ways, Poppy Red, Sky Blue and Chalk White.

These colours draw from the hues found in traditional French embroidered textiles. Inspired by traditional antique samplers (Hello Granny!) it is understated simplicity at its best, lending itself to interiors of all manners, traditional or contemporary. Whatever your style it will bring character and charm to your bedroom. As well as the unique embroidery our criss-cross bedding is made from 100% Egyptian cotton percale with a 200 thread count that offers comfort and durability. It’s cool and crisp feel is achieved by a one-yarn-over, one-yarn-under pattern which in turn creates a lightweight and soft fabric that is the perfect combination for a comfortable night’s sleep, so comfortable you may never want to leave your bed (good on a Sunday, potentially bad on a Monday).

If you know Libs, and the likelihood is you do if you are a long standing fan of DS, you’ll know that she is all about the details. Details are what elevate an object, they can make or break an object. Our criss-cross bedding is no exception to Lib’s detail obsessed and discerning eye. The embroidery is placed 60 cm from the top of the duvet cover, allowing space for a decorative turn-down of a top sheet - a finishing touch often seen in hotels to create a feeling of luxury. This considered approach brings together nostalgic charm and modern functionality, creating bedding that is timeless and hopefully treasured for years to come.Sustainability is key with the bedding being produced in small batches by a family-run company in Portugal with over 100 years expertise. The studio is careful to select the finest raw materials directly from the source, ensuring that each thread meets the highest standard. To further reduce waste, the bedding comes packaged in drawstring bags made from the same cotton as the bedding itself. This can be used to store the bedding in between uses or (hot tip) it makes a perfect underwear bag for when travelling!

We here at DS are looking forward to diving into our criss-cross bedding adorned bed soon. Sweet dreams! 

Style your criss-cross bedding with a multitude of vintage pieces and some fun pops of colour to match the vibrant poppy red. We like to keep the walls and floors simple in bedrooms, letting the accessories do the talking.

Perfect for Spring time, this light sky blue adds a soft touch to any bedroom. Add texture with throws and plants, a crate is a perfect way to store magazines and books you dive into late at night, and don’t be afraid to stack em high!

Our chalk white is more neutral and subtle, lending itself to be paired with either bolder coloured cushions or natural throws. Combine all these elements and you’ve got the perfect wind down space.

Visit our stores in Nailsworth, Tetbury or Stow-on-the-wold where our new bedding has also arrived on our shelves.

Our Nailsworth team have been busy this week, resetting the window, featuring our Honfleur Wallpaper in Peapod to liven up the walls, a staple green bobbin lamp and the new Poppy Red Criss-Cross stitched bedding. Of course not forgetting vintage touches and colourful accessories to complete a fun Domestic Science styled bedroom. Follow us on Instagram for a behind the scenes of how we created this window display.