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moneypenny20 Jun 6th 2014 9:52 pm

Re: Domestic goddesses
 

Originally Posted by Kelli28 (Post 11291669)
I'm off shopping this afternoon will have a look at my options, I'm thinking a new doona might just be the easiest option or I googled and found some clip like things on amazon that are made for this very purpose but not sure if I want giant bag clips.
I think the popper option is good I'd need to sew quite a few of them on though and it'd be fiddly making sure they all line up... Just wondering if Velcro would be strong enough? I may have just answered my own question :lol:

If it was sew on velcro it would work but you'd have to be careful with the stitching as you wouldn't want a load of stitching showing on the outside of the nice expensive duvet cover.

lesleys Jun 6th 2014 10:27 pm

Re: Domestic goddesses
 

Originally Posted by moneypenny20 (Post 11291810)
If it was sew on velcro it would work but you'd have to be careful with the stitching as you wouldn't want a load of stitching showing on the outside of the nice expensive duvet cover.

You can get either stick-on or iron-on velcro, so no sewing.
https://www.spotlight.com.au/departm...ery/hook-loop/

moneypenny20 Jun 6th 2014 10:39 pm

Re: Domestic goddesses
 

Originally Posted by lesleys (Post 11291833)
You can get either stick-on or iron-on velcro, so no sewing.
https://www.spotlight.com.au/departm...ery/hook-loop/

Stick on doesn't wash too well, not regularly anyway. Never tried iron on in a washing machine so that may work, don't know.

lesleys Jun 6th 2014 10:48 pm

Re: Domestic goddesses
 

Originally Posted by moneypenny20 (Post 11291842)
Stick on doesn't wash too well, not regularly anyway. Never tried iron on in a washing machine so that may work, don't know.

I haven't tried either of them.

I think I'd try a new doona - it all sounds like too much effort. Should get a bargain in the sales right now.

moneypenny20 Jun 6th 2014 11:46 pm

Re: Domestic goddesses
 

Originally Posted by lesleys (Post 11291855)
I haven't tried either of them.

I think I'd try a new doona - it all sounds like too much effort. Should get a bargain in the sales right now.

Are there sales on? My duvet is really on its last legs, bought it from BHS donkeys years ago but it's one that is two that clip together so you get three different weights. Not seen them over here.

carolinephillips Jun 7th 2014 5:42 pm

Re: Domestic goddesses
 

Originally Posted by moneypenny20 (Post 11291899)
Are there sales on? My duvet is really on its last legs, bought it from BHS donkeys years ago but it's one that is two that clip together so you get three different weights. Not seen them over here.

I think Target or Big W had a 3-in-one duvet a while back. It is time for the EOFYS, so most shops have reductions.

moneypenny20 Jun 7th 2014 8:16 pm

Re: Domestic goddesses
 

Originally Posted by carolinephillips (Post 11292810)
I think Target or Big W had a 3-in-one duvet a while back. It is time for the EOFYS, so most shops have reductions.

Cool, I'll take a look, thanks.:D

lesleys Jun 7th 2014 10:45 pm

Re: Domestic goddesses
 

Originally Posted by moneypenny20 (Post 11291899)
Are there sales on? My duvet is really on its last legs, bought it from BHS donkeys years ago but it's one that is two that clip together so you get three different weights. Not seen them over here.

End of financial year sales. I've seen the clip-together duvets in Pillow Talk. If you can drag yourself to Harbourtown there's Sheridan and DJs outlets which can have bargains.

We have a goose down duvet for winter and a couple of different weight cotton ones for summer. I don't like polyester or wool.:thumbdown:

BadgeIsBack Jun 8th 2014 12:02 pm

Re: Domestic goddesses
 
Decisions, decisions..

https://www.masters.com.au/product/9...oilet-seat-lid

So I can't be bothered to get a new ironing cover (the saga has been going on for over 5 years) but I might get a new lid for the bog.

Should I get a wooden one? People even review them on the site.

PS We have a new Masters store right next to Bunnings. The staff are extra special nice...

asher Jun 8th 2014 12:17 pm

Re: Domestic goddesses
 
large plastic poppers work well

I love the box sided doonas for winter they are light but very warm :thumbsup:

cresta57 Jun 8th 2014 3:31 pm

Re: Domestic goddesses
 

Originally Posted by BadgeIsBack (Post 11293843)
Decisions, decisions..

https://www.masters.com.au/product/9...oilet-seat-lid

So I can't be bothered to get a new ironing cover (the saga has been going on for over 5 years) but I might get a new lid for the bog.

Should I get a wooden one? People even review them on the site.

PS We have a new Masters store right next to Bunnings. The staff are extra special nice...

I'd prioritise the dunny seat mate, when you're that full of it you need a good quality one. ;)

BadgeIsBack Jun 8th 2014 4:36 pm

Re: Domestic goddesses
 

Originally Posted by cresta57 (Post 11294037)
I'd prioritise the dunny seat mate, when you're that full of it you need a good quality one. ;)

I got a new one for 50 bucks and - AND it has a soft close lid.:D

This is what my life has come to.

carolinephillips Jun 9th 2014 12:08 am

Re: Domestic goddesses
 

Originally Posted by BadgeIsBack (Post 11294096)
I got a new one for 50 bucks and - AND it has a soft close lid.:D

This is what my life has come to.


lovely- I got one for $19 from Bunnings- plastic, soft close, but quite thin. Still, none of the more expensive ones would fit on our loo. (Loathe wooden ones.)

BadgeIsBack Jun 10th 2014 9:44 am

Re: Domestic goddesses
 

Originally Posted by carolinephillips (Post 11294492)
lovely- I got one for $19 from Bunnings- plastic, soft close, but quite thin. Still, none of the more expensive ones would fit on our loo. (Loathe wooden ones.)

Looks like I didn't do so well. And it wasn't all plain sailing...there was an awkward moment when it looked like the connectors were spaced wrongly soon sorted by twisting them to fit.....Chief loved the soft close..she had asked for this feature....no more kids waking her up in the night...

In the finer (and higher) traditions of BE anymore trivial domestic matters to address. .......

ianandhelena Jun 11th 2014 5:59 pm

Re: Domestic goddesses
 

Originally Posted by BadgeIsBack (Post 11290516)
My wife coopts me once every few days to have a bit of a jiggle in the bedroom

Some things are best left unsaid, I think....:lol:


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