Down with down

As I mentioned before, the Chattanooga weather has been a tad on the chilly side. To conserve energy we tend to keep our house on the cooler side, keeping our bodies covered in layers and using extra blankets at night. Last year we invested in a heated mattress pad and it is the most wonderful things on the really chilly nights.

We also have an Ikea duvet, purchased the Thanksgiving we went to Ohio to visit Austina. I think we will eventually upgrade to something of the down variety. Of course, there are some considerations on how to buy down bedding, but just like any other major purchase we plan to do our homework first.

Like how do you wash down? (Answer: Dawn liquid detergent soap.)

I just hope I don't end up allergic to it. I like to be warm in the winter.