Designer Spotlight: Matouk sale at Pioneer Linens

Matouk bath and table linens are on sale at Pioneer Linens for 15% off through August 21.

Matouk offers a wide range of designs to appeal to individual tastes and is well known for its classically accented linens -- including its signature hemstitching, satin stitching, chain stitching and banded borders. Every product combines painstaking craftsmanship and the most luxurious fabrics to create a look that is quintessentially Matouk.

The company was created in 1929 by John Matouk, who had the goal of making the world’s most beautiful, highest-quality linens available to American consumers. Over the company's 80-plus year history, the Matouk name has become synonymous with its founder's uncompromising values: insistence on the highest quality and a passion for luxury.

Matouk sold exquisite fabrics and cloths to the finest stores and elite families. Mrs. Edsel Ford replenished her linen closets by buying $75,000 of Matouk table linens -- an investment of $1.2 million in today’s terms. When linen became scarce during World War II, he pioneered a special blended fabric of mohair, rayon and cotton that became Matouk's first signature tablecloth.

John Matouk's son, George Sr., took over the company, and during his 36 years at the helm, he broadened the Matouk brand to include top of the bed ensembles, easy care tablecloths, luxury bath products, and custom sizing, embroideries, and monogramming. In 2002, he handed over the reins of Matouk to his son, George Jr., who represents the third-generation of the family-run company.

Today, Matouk remains committed to designing and manufacturing the world’s best-made and best-loved table, bed, and bath linens for its passionate and discerning clientele around the world. It sources the finest materials from around the world and uses both old world techniques and state of the art tools. The company has implemented “green tactics” including a solar energy system that produces 35% of the electricity required to power the Matouk factory located in Massachusetts.

Recently, Matouk created an exclusive collection, Lulu DK for Matouk, in collaboration with designer Lulu de Kwiatkowski. The designs combine Lulu’s unique artistic perspective with Matouk’s expert approach to fabric creation and superior craftsmanship.

Here are some of our favorite items from Matouk and Lulu DK for Matouk, including bath and table linens on sale at Pioneer Linens for 15% off through August 21.

Mirasol Table Linens
Mirasol is an exquisite collection of formal table linen and cocktail napkins. The contrasting applique arch border on crisp white, 100% linen give these a traditional yet stylish look.

Mirasol Table Linens

Beachcomber Beach Towel

With a variety of big blue printed shells on plush 100% Egyptian cotton terry, the Beachcomber Beach Towel by Lulu DK for Matouk is perfect for your next trip to the seashore. These towels can be mixed and matched with the collection's Parasol, Regatta and Rope designs to create a fun, unique look for a pool, cabana or yacht. 

Beachcomber Beach Towel

Milagro Towels
This incredibly soft designer bath towel comes in a rainbow of colors choices to meet all your decor needs. 100% Egyptian cotton with the finest Italian finishing means ultimate thickness and absorbency, and the complete edged binding of the Milagro towel adds durability.

Milagro Towels

Marlowe Bath Collection

Add a sophisticated, modern look to your bathroom with Marlowe Bath towels, woven with a luxurious 650 gram weight, long staple cotton and adorned with a handsome double-tape detailing. For those who like a seamless look from the bedroom to the bath, Marlowe bed linens are also available.

Marlowe Bath Collection

Lowell Bed Linens
This clean, crisp, contemporary look is a favorite of both George Matouk Sr. and George Matouk Jr. Lowell was created more than 10 years ago with the goal of inventing a signature classic design. It is named after the elegant and discreet hotel in New York City. White Egyptian cotton percale sheeting is set off by a 1 inch sateen tape available in 24 different colors and may be monogrammed.

Lowell Bed Linens

Olivia Lace Bed Linens

The Olivia collection from Matouk brings a more updated, modern look to traditional Swiss embroidered bedding. The delicate detailing of exquisite Swiss-made lace inset on 600 thread count Egyptian cotton sateen will set your bedroom apart and give it an air of sophistication. Available in white and ivory.

Olivia Lace Bed Linens

Check out more items from Matouk. And don't forget that Pioneer Linens' August White Sale is also going on through the end of August.

Designer Spotlight: Brahms Mount blankets are heirloom quality

Brahms Mount is renowned for its heirloom-quality blankets and throws which are made in Maine, U.S.A.

The company was founded in 1983 by Claudia Brahms and Noel Mount with the vision of American artisans weaving the finest natural fibers, like North Carolina cotton, into luxurious, high-end top-of-bed linens of superior quality and signature design.

Brahms Mount products are woven on antique shuttle looms, handled by seasoned artisans more than fifty times, and evoke richness and resilience reminiscent of hand-woven textiles. Brahms Mount owner David Kaufman says blankets made on these type of looms are more durable than those made using modern looms. They produce woven edges that cannot unravel or be aesthetically obtained on modern equipment. Brahms Mount hand folds the edges on all sides and securely sews them in place -- a seemingly small detail that speaks volumes regarding the quality of design and construction that goes into each Brahms Mount piece. Each blanket is pre-washed and therefore pre-shrunk. Washing brings yarn and fabric to life. It makes it dimensionally stable so it does NOT shrink with future washes.

For thirty years and counting, customers have been enchanted by the beauty and comfort of Brahms Mount fabrics. Wrap yourself in a Brahms Mount blanket or throw, and you'll see why. They are familiar and comfortable -- conforming to your body and encouraging a deep and restful sleep. Their elegant design, expert craftsmanship, durability and soft hand give them a timeless appeal.

Brahms Mount’s linen and cotton blankets are among the most comfortable and beautifully constructed that you can own. Brahms Mount Baby Blankets offer a large crib size, hardy weaves and classic colors that will outlast the nursery and give your child years of textural security and comfort. And for fans of American made products, Brahms Mount claims to be the only remaining textile mill in the U.S. weaving bedding made of linen.

Here are some of our favorite items from Brahms Mount that are on sale during Pioneer Linens' August White Sale:

Starry Nights Blanket

This incredibly soft, cotton blanket is especially beautiful in a well-lit room where light reflects off the diamond-shape pattern. Because of the unique flat weave, the blanket has the texture of a luxurious hand embroidered needlework piece. It comes in white or natural. Ensure the same quality you would for yourself for a little one with a Starry Nights Baby Blanket in blue, pink or white.

White Starry Nights Blanket

Linen Day Blanket
The Linen Day Blanket, by Brahms Mount, is ideal for warmer climates or summer months and comes in three inviting colors to add a splash of paradise to any room. This 100% linen blanket is ultra-lightweight and soft. Plus, linen balances body temperature, and the more you wash it the softer it becomes.

Linen Day Blanket

Herringbone Throw
Brahms Mounts' classic and cozy Herringbone Throws are a favorite of magazine editors, and you may have noticed them on the pages of House Beautiful and O, The Oprah Magazine. They add the perfect punch of color to any room, and their hand-knotted and twisted fringe is a unique visual detail.

Herringbone Throw

Check out more items from Brahms Mount. Pioneer Linens' August White Sale is a great time to buy a new blanket or throw for yourself or as a touching gift.

Designer Spotlight: Peacock Alley has passionate following

Dallas-based Peacock Alley was founded in 1973 by Mary Ella Gabler, who is credited with establishing the luxury linen market in the United States. The company is named for the restaurant inside the Waldorf Astoria New York, where Gabler had lunch when she lived in New York and worked as a stockbroker.

Gabler correctly predicted that the bedroom would evolve from a place to lay your head at night to a multipurpose space that functions more like a living room. She saw a void in the market and developed a line of fashionable bedding that would appeal to stylish consumers looking to dress their bedroom the same way they dressed themselves: in natural fibers, classic silhouettes, and pleasing colors.

Today, Peacock Alley has a passionate following and is a favorite among magazine editors and set decorators. You'll notice Peacock Alley sheets and towels on the pages of Good Housekeeping and other magazines, or in the backgrounds of movies such as "The Hangover."

Whether you turn to Peacock Alley for its incredible quality sheet sets, sumptuous towels or stylish and warm blankets and throws, you will surely be thrilled with the sense of indulgence, comfort and chic style of your linens. Peacock Alley is renowned for it's stylish matelasse coverlets and the glorious textures it uses in both bedding and bath towels.

Peacock Alley strives to produce new pieces each season that compliment older collections, allowing customers to build on purchases made years and even decades ago. Many of Peacock Alley’s designs transcend time and trend, and patterns like Vienna and Duet are over a quarter-century old.

Here are some of our favorite items from Peacock Alley that are on sale during Pioneer Linens' August White Sale:

Vienna Matelasse

Peacock Alley's signature matelasse for over 30 years, Vienna is classic, understated and elegant. It's fashioned after an 18th Century French button found in France by Peacock Alley's founder. The Vienna Tailored Shower Curtain features the same beautiful design.

Vienna Matelasse

Catalina Bed Linens

These exceptional bed linens, which were recently featured in Better Homes and Gardens, add luxurious color and warmth to any bedroom. The Catalina Bed Linens feature a printed damask pattern on linen. Available in both gold and coral patterns.

Catalina Bed Linens

Adagio Bed Linens

The Adagio Bed Linens by Peacock Alley are a crisp white sateen sheeting collection featuring an airy wave of embroidery.

Adagio Bed Linens

All Seasons Blanket and Throw
These remarkably plush blankets will keep you cozy all year long, and they are completely free of dyes or bleaches for a natural experience. They come in four colors: Flint, Linen, Natural and White. There’s even a crib sized blanket, so baby can enjoy the cuddly softness as well.

All Seasons Blanket and Throw

Bamboo Bath Towels

Besides being naturally antibacterial, highly sustainable and more hypoallergenic than most other natural fibers, the increasingly-popular bamboo is luxuriously soft and stylishly beautiful when rendered in Peacock Alley's Bamboo Bath Towel. Available in Celadon, Espresso, Glacier, Ivory, Wheat, Flint, Linen, and White.

Bamboo Bath Towels

Check out more items from Peacock Alley. Pioneer Linens' August White Sale is the perfect excuse to add new bed or bath accents or pamper yourself with a new blanket.

Designer Spotlight: Frette a favorite of rich and famous

Founded in 1860 and based in Milan, Italy, Frette (pronounced fret-tay) is the leading provider of high-end Italian bedding, bath linens and homewear to the world’s finest hotels, resorts and homes. Frette's elegant, handcrafted textiles and spa-inspired bath linens transform everyday spaces into lavish retreats.

According to the South China Morning Post, Madonna, Bill Gates, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones, Pope John Paul II and the Italian, French and Spanish royal families are all fans of Frette's legendary linen. Frette is used in top hotels including The Ritz in Paris and The Savoy in London, on board the Orient Express and on prestigious cruiser liners in Europe.

Those in the know appreciate Frette's contemporary design and unsurpassed quality workmanship and materials. Frette is renowned for intricate jacquard designs printed using a trademark process that produces solid colors which do not easily fade. Cotton is grown exclusively for the company in Egypt where the best-quality cotton with the longest fibers is grown.

Here are a few of our favorite items from Frette's collections:

Hotel Double Piping Bed Linens
Frette's Hotel Classic Collection has endured for well over a century. In pure white, Egyptian cotton, finished with a distinctive two-line border and the Frette logo, it confirms that the best things in life are often the simplest.

Hotel Double Piping Bed Linens

Hotel Charme Bed Linens
Frette's Hotel Charme Collection weds traditional charm with a modern sensibility. Featuring alternating jacquard stripes with a solid sateen trim, this bedding confirms that luxury is always an essential. It comes in white and beige.

Hotel Charme Bed Linens

Checkerboard Towels

Frette's Checkerboard Towel design can be found in the world's top five-star hotels. This contemporary towel features a double row of waffle detail and is extra absorbant. It pairs perfectly with the linen collections above.

Checkerboard Towels

See more items from Frette

Pioneer Linen's Annual August White Sale

Pioneer Linen’s annual White Sale is going on now with discounts up to 20% off! Every August for the past 101 years, Pioneer Linens has held this once-a-year savings event.

You may be wondering, “What’s a white sale?” It's when retailers offer the biggest discounts on linens, bedding, bath towels, etc.

Back in 1878, the famed Philadelphia department store John Wanamaker began holding a "white sale" in January. During the sale, the store sold white only bed linens at a discount. Other retailers began having similar sales. Today, white sales usually include more home goods and are not restricted to take place in January. Plus, they no longer just involve items that are white in color.

Pioneer Linen's August White Sale is the perfect time to buy the Egyptian cotton sheets that have been on your wish list, take the opportunity to brighten up your bathroom with colorful, plush towels, or pick up items for a creative table setting. Check out some of our favorite sale items to help you sleep, shower and dine in style.

Vento Bed Linens
At 20% during the White Sale, the Vento Bed Linen collection is an amazing deal! The bed linens, which feature a delicately beautiful satin stitch embroidered design, are a luxurious 300 thread count, 100% Egyptian cotton sateen, Made in Italy exclusively for Pioneer Linens. They are available in white and ivory. Pair with a classic Ballad Sheet Set by Peacock Alley.

Vento Bed Linens

The Eloise Bedding Collection
This fun and flirty print will add a bright splash of color to any bedroom. The collection, named after Mary Ella of Peacock Alley's granddaughter Eloise, is 10% off during the August White Sale. 

Eloise Bedding

Red Seahorse Towels
Noted for their exquisite artistry in embroidery, Anali’s Red Seahorse towels are full of color and design and are currently 20% off. Available on White terry, these towels are not only appealing to the eye, but are plush, soft, and machine washable. Also in white with blue seahorses.

Red Seahorse Towels

Blue Loop Towels
For a limited time, you can buy these 100% Egyptian Cotton terry white towels with exquisite loop embroidery in subtle shades of blue for 20% off. They are Made in the USA by Pioneer Linens.

Blue Loop Towels

Crochet Edge Napkins
Get 10% off on a set of 4 Crochet Edge Napkins by Kim Seybert. These white napkin are finished with a fine crochet border and are perfect for pairing with whimsical napkin rings or creating a classic look.

Crochet Edge Napkins

Crystal Constellation Napkin Ring
Get 10% off on a set of 4 Crystal Constellation Napkin Rings.  Available in four colors -- green, teal, red, and olive -- and accented with small crystals, this napkin ring will add the perfect amount of sparkle to your table!

Crystal Constellation Napkin Ring

Don't miss out. For these and more great discounts, shop the August White Sale now.