Perchance to dream.
When my husband and I married, we got a lovely wedding gift from his parents. It was a bedspread set, certainly nicer than anything we’d get for ourselves. It was double sided, with a lighter color print on the reverse. As grateful as we were to have it, I must confess that when it finally started to develop a few holes, I wasn’t heartbroken. It was a kind gift that we’ve enjoyed, but we were married 15 years ago. Fifteen years of daily use had left it a bit faded and worn.
We got new curtains for the bedroom earlier this year, so a new bedspread was a logical next step. Since we had kept the last one for 15 years, we knew we wouldn’t be changing the new one out anytime soon. It made sense to spend a little more if it meant we’d be getting a good quality product that would last longer. And so, voila! Duvet! The cover came from Target, but the goose-feather insert came from Crate and Barrel. It was reasonably priced for the quality, and was made in the USA, which we appreciated. Having a separate cover and insert means that it will be easier to clean and easier to change out just the cover when it wears through.
Having slept under our old bedspread for 15 years, it took a few nights to get used to the new one. The new bedspread is thicker and cushier. Lying under it is like being smothered by a marshmallow peep. It’s also louder. The duvet cover rustles more than the old bedspread did, so I feel like I can’t turn in later than my husband or I’ll wake him up just by brushing past the bed to get to my side. Hopefully a couple of launderings of the cover will help that problem. It’s also a good deal warmer. The first few nights I found the cover creeping to my husband’s side so I could throw a leg out from under the covers. That could be good if it lets us turn the thermostat down another degree in the winter.
After a few nights, though, I started to adjust. I’m learning how to move so I don’t feel like I’m trapped. It’s kind of comforting, being underneath it, but then, I suppose that’s where “comforter” comes from.
Above all that, it’s nice to have something in there that we chose ourselves which reflects our current tastes. It’s revitalizing. Odd for a new down-filled duvet to give one energy, but that’s what change can do.