Our linen room, filled with both fine and everyday table linens, is truly a thing to experience. But if you can’t make it in person, our online selection is pretty great, too! Shop online by color or search by vendor, hurrah! We hope to see you soon either online or in the store. We’re located near the Bellevue Square Mall, on Bellevue Way NE just south of NE 12th Street.

Our question today comes from Janice in Bellevue. She wanted to know the best way to clean her Scandia down comforters. Scandia provides full-service cleaning and care for products. Contact them directly for services or give us a ring and we’ll help you connect with them!

Cleaning
As a rule of thumb, Scandia™ items only need cleaning every 2 to 4 years, depending upon the habits of the household. Duvet covers and pillow protectors should always be used and cleaned as often as necessary.

When it comes time for professional cleaning, our Scandia™ in-house experts will inspect the item for wear and then clean it in our facility built exclusively for this type of care. All down products will be washed, except where indicated. Silk will be dry-cleaned.

To read more about restoration and limits to their service offerings, see the full article on the Scandia website: http://www.scandiadown.com/cleaning.asp.

Vote for your favorite Seattle wedding vendors and help determine the Best of Bride 2012. Winners will be announced at a special ceremony this summer and appear in the Fall/Winter 2012 issue of Seattle Bride.

Voting opens January 1st and closes February 15, 2012.

NOTE: At least fifteen categories must be completed for your vote to count. Only one vote per individual e-mail will be counted. Nominations for out-of-state vendors will not be considered. Seattle Bride carefully examines all voting results. All nominations will remain anonymous, but by completing this form, you allow the editors of Seattle Bride to contact you to verify the accuracy of your vote.

Did you know we offer a full service gift registry program that we can tailor to your needs and lifestyle? Whether you require a table setting for a dozen or dream of luxury linens for every room, we want our couples to be happy with their choices for years to come.

We offer a unique registry rewards program with a 10% store credit from your guests total spending when they purchase your wedding gifts from us. After your wedding, this is an easy and convenient way to purchase items that were on your registry but not received. We think this is one of the best ways for us to thank you for registering through our store. For your friends and family, we offer free shipping of your gifts valued at over $100.00 to anywhere in the continental United States. More on our full-service wedding registry program here: http://tabletopandhome.com/c/Gift-Registry.html.

We carry an amazing selection of Alexis Bittar in our brick-and-morter shop in Bellevue. Come see us or give us a call. We can’t promise we can get you arms like Michelle, but we can make you just as sparkly.

Today’s Q & A comes to us from the good folks over at Sferra.

How many times have you come across the term “thread count” and assumed the higher the number means the greater the quality?

A: LoseCount is a campaign initiated by SFERRA to help explain why thread count is only one part of the equation in determining the value of fine linens. Sure, it tells you how many threads there are in a square inch of fabric, but it doesn’t tell you what the quality of those threads are, how they are woven and finished, or, most importantly, how they feel to you.

Our LoseCount campaign was launched to help everyone understand the bigger picture of bedding. Please visit www.losecount.com to learn more.

Now is the perfect time to stock up on Sferra at Table Top and Home! During our annual white sale, all bed and bath linens are 20% off. Shop online with code WHITE2012 or in store. And go ahead, lose count! We don’t mind a bit!

Now, isn’t that just the smartest thing you’ve ever heard?

We’re excited to celebrate our partnership with Scandia all month during our annual White Sale. Now through February 5, take 20% off the amazing Couple’s Quilt and all Scandia products when you visit Table Top & Home in person or online (Use code WHITE2012 for the discount online). This offer applies special order or in stock Scandia purchases. And don’t forget, all in-stock bed and bath linens are on sale, too!

Q: What is Appliqué?

Appliqué is a traditional technique for decorating fabrics. Evidence of the technique spans many cultures of the world, across thousands of years. Some ancient societies considered it a form writing! Others believe the technique was developed to patch holes in worn garments. Whatever the reason, applique can be seen on fine bedding and bath linens. The term is French in origin and, in this context, means “applied” or “thing that has been applied.” Typically, different fabrics are selected for the appliqué to add texture, contrast and style.

Now is a perfect time to stock up on linens, appliqued or not, during our Winter White Sale. Pick up a couple of new towel sets, or replenish your old drab white sheets with something that will freshen up your New Year – now for 20% off retail price.

Scandia Down, our featured vendor this month, is also on sale. Stock up on pillows, down and down alternative comforters in every weight and size available.

It’s our only white sale of the year, and the perfect time to special order everything you need to carry you through the next twelve months. This discount cannot be used with other sale or promotional items, or items that are currently on special order.  And although we’re closed today because of the weather, you can shop all you want online. Use code WHITE2012 for your discount on bed and bath linens, as well as Scandia Down.

We here at Table Top and Home hope your day is filled with the hope Dr. King spoke about: “I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant.”

Scandia Down, our featured vendor this month, is also on sale. Stock up on pillows, down and down alternative comforters in every weight and size available.

It’s our only white sale of the year, and the perfect time to special order everything you need to carry you through the next twelve months.This discount cannot be used with other sale or promotional items, or items that are currently on special order.

Also, for our out-of-town guests, we have a new toll-free number! It’s 1.888.851.0511. Give us a jingle!

Stay tuned: our white sale begins on January 12 (that’s this Thursday!). Get excited!

Happy Tuesday. (Don’t you love this Match clock? Perfect for the time change