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Don’t let your guests give you grief! Making your bed certainly isn’t rocket science, but the difference between a messy display and an especially smooth (and super-inviting) mattress is actually all in the details. We’re here to help you kick some bad habits when it comes to making the beautiful bunk!

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1. You lay your top sheet pattern-up.

Placing it pattern-side down is actually the best way to show off that fun print. When you fold the top of the sheet over your duvet or comforter the pattern will be revealed, not the washed-out backside.

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2. You skip hospital corners.

Whatever way you tuck in your sheets will look great, right? Not so fast. Hospital corners are classic for a reason, because they make the entire bed look taut, polished, and elegant. They’re really not that hard to do, either.

3. You don’t make your bed every morning.

That rumor that your bed needs to “air out”…it’s a myth. Make your bed every morning, and after a while, you won’t feel like you’ve properly started your day without tucking in your sheets.

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4. You don’t iron your sheets.

Yes, it’s a pain, but it makes a huge difference in your bed’s look and feel. Certain fabrics don’t need ironing (like flannel), but if your sheets are made from linen or cotton, take the time. No one likes to cuddle up with wrinkled sheets.

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5. You don’t use the inside-out trick when stuffing your duvet cover.

Struggling with your duvet? Here’s a tip: Turn the cover inside out and place your hands inside the corners of the closed side. Grab your comforter with those hands, too, and then, shake the cover on.

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6. You don’t use the duvet ties.

You have a duvet with ties and a comforter with slots — use them! They really help keep a fussy duvet in place, even after a night of tossing and turning.

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No need to stress about your Thanksgiving table! We’re here to help! We know it can be very overwhelming with all the small details, but we’ve come up with a way to make it just a little bit easier on you. There are multiple options for your Thanksgiving table setting, but to help you show off your inner designer, we’ve complied a few items from different local stores (Target, Pier1, Bloomingdales, and ZGallerie). We’ve broken them down into three different styles to fit several different personalities!

We wanted to showcase a traditional Thanksgiving tablescape, because this is the usual decor you see at most family dinners. Stick to the typical colors of the season, such as orange, yellow, and red. Using these colors will truly bring the feeling of Thanksgiving to your home. Try and use things you already have in your home, such as candles, to make a beautiful centerpiece. If you can’t find anything, a vase with some fresh flowers is always an easy go-to for a wonderful (and great smelling) centerpiece, but nothing completes a traditional Thanksgiving like pumpkins and leaves! Try to incorporate those into the table decor.

Glam it up with a more modern take! First off, we love this fur table runner! It’s so unique and trendy, but also gives the feeling of warmth we need throughout the fall/winter season. However, this style is much easier to incorporate items from around your home, such as white dishes, clear glasses, or white candles for a little extra fire in your table decor. Bring the bling with silver and gold accents! They will look great against this black and white backdrop and will give the table a very elegant look.

Or maybe, you’re a free spirit who doesn’t like traditional or modern! Maybe you prefer an “anything goes” approach. We encourage you to not hold back! Let your inner color child go wild. The beautiful, fun colors go great with rustic accents. Add wood and light garland to the table decor to keep it seasonal and relevant. Don’t be afraid to layer and add tons of texture. You can add in whatever your little heart desires!

Want more Thanksgiving Tablescape tips?! Tune in LIVE to Fox35 Good Day Orlando on Monday November 23rd at 9:45am to watch Amber share some of her creativity!