by Furnishly | Jul 23, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Style
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Another weekend, another great Macy’s sale! Now through Sunday, July 25, score great deals on bedding and bath products from some of our favorite brands, thanks to the Macy’s Extra Value Sale. Shoppers can get back-to-school gear at Macy’s for 20 to 50 percent off, plus an extra 10 to 20 percent off select clearance items with the code BTS at checkout. The sale includes some of our favorite editor-approved bedding and bath essentials, including these percale sheets that made our Best List and this editor-approved pillow. So run, don’t walk, to snag these cozy sheets, comfy pillows, and luxurious bath towels for a fraction of the price.
by Furnishly | Jul 20, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Style
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Truth: There’s never been a better time to experiment with your bath linens. Traditional terry cotton towels have been joined by lightweight Turkish towels, absorbent waffle weave towels, and overly plush towels, so you have plenty of options when it comes to finding your perfect match. And yet — what’s wrong with that classic, simple, mid-weight terry cotton towel? Nothing, that’s what. While I certainly love a fast-drying lightweight towel and can appreciate the cozy vibes of bath linens that feel more like throw blankets, there’s something wonderful about how uncomplicated a traditional bath towel is.
If you agree, I have good news: My very favorite classic bath towel is currently on sale at Macy’s right now, for a whopping 60 percent off, through July 21. It’s the Lauren Ralph Lauren Sanders Towel, and it’s a dream. It’s absorbent, soft, and not too heavy. All in all, it’s reliable, and in 2021, that’s really all I ask for. Usually priced at $32, it’s currently just $12.80, which is less expensive than similar luxury towels. Because it’s available at Macy’s, it’s frequently marked down — but this sale is especially good.
I first discovered this towel through our Best List where it won Best Classic Bath Towel. If you’re anything like me, you appreciate a little texture to your bath towel (overly soft towels just don’t dry you off as well), and this one is the perfect amount of just-soft-enough. And again, it’s just a good, honest bath towel that will last. There aren’t any bells and whistles here — just a ribbed cotton dobby and a turned hem that’ll look really nice hanging up in your bathroom.
What else? It’s available in 17 (!) colors, so you’re pretty much set no matter your style. Really embracing simplicity? Choose from tan, white, cream, gray, and charcoal. Ready to add more personality to your apartment bathroom? Check out Maritime Blue, Rose Red, and Mint Green. And of course, you can also buy matching hand towels to complete the look. So go ahead and grab a few for yourself — you won’t regret it.
by Furnishly | Jul 16, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Style
Sarah M. Vazquez
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Sarah writes about all things shopping for Apartment Therapy. Her work has appeared in Marie Claire, Good Housekeeping, Elle Decor, and PureWow, among others. In her free time, you can find her strumming away at her guitar, on the perpetual hunt for the coziest duvet, and enjoying Sundays in the park with Marty—that’s her pup.
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by Furnishly | Jul 13, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Style
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Like so many city dwellers, I temporarily moved back home with my parents during the pandemic. Since I get the benefit of living rent-free and indulging in my mother’s delicious home-cooked meals, I figured the least I could do is to share some of the lifestyle goodies I get to test as an AT editor with my folks. One product that’s caused a rather hilarious rivalry in my home are Frontgate Resort Cotton Bath Towels, which are so absorbent and plush that everyone in my family (including me) actually scrambles to get hold of them first on laundry day.
So, what’s so marvelous about these towels that make my household rush to the dryer? For one, you’ll notice right out of the package that they’re of superior quality: super thick and plush, and also cotton candy-soft. Made from 100 percent long-staple Turkish cotton woven to 700 GSM, these towels can actually withstand lots of moisture and dry in no time. I’ve been able to dry my body and also my thick, curly hair fresh out of the shower without being left with a sopping wet towel.
They’ve also held up beautifully in between wash cycles. Frontgate’s resort towels are made with a “zero twist” process that plumps and stabilizes the yarn and keeps the cotton fibers from shedding. I chose the color French Blue, and while I’ve noticed an ever-so-slight slight fading in its previous cosmic midnight shade, I haven’t seen a single stray fiber unravel. When it’s my turn to use this towel, it feels like total treat — almost like stepping out of a sauna at a five-star resort. The feeling of being wrapped in it is reminiscent of the luxurious feeling you get at a fancy spa. Frankly, it’s hard to go back to using anything else once you’ve experienced them.
But spa feelings aside, I truly knew these towels were something to behold when my stepfather, who isn’t impressed by much, made several trips to the linen closet looking for them. “These towels are excellent,” he said to me one evening, before asking, “Is there any way you can get more?” *Adds Frontgate towels to my family Christmas list.*
All in all, if your current towels are in serious need of an upgrade and you’re ready to invest in new ones that are made to last, Frontgate’s resort cotton bath towels are some of the best that money can buy. Right now is actually the perfect time to take the plunge, as they’re part of Frontgate’s summer clearance sale, along with other quality home finds. But purchase with caution: These towels will pamper you to the point of no return.
Jasmine Grant
Senior Commerce Editor
Jasmine is Apartment Therapy’s Senior Commerce Editor, where she’s devoted to leading shopping guides and bringing you the best deals on the internet. She knows a whole lot about rugs, candles and geometric vases. Ask away!
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by Furnishly | Jun 25, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Style
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Macy’s exclusive Hotel Collection is one of the best sources for hotel-quality bath and bedding essentials, and it includes a few standout items we think are worth stocking up on whenever they go on sale. Case in point: The Hotel Collection Turkish Bath Towel, which has hundreds of five-star ratings, and today, it also happens to be almost 50 percent off with promo code SAVE! This is one of the best deals we’ve seen on this luxe, spa-like towel for a while, but you’ll have to act fast if you want to score one (or 20) of these amazing towels at a steal.
So what makes these towels so great? They’re made from pure Turkish cotton in a bouncy terry loop weave, giving them a super soft and luxuriously plush feel as well as superior absorbability. Plus, they’re available in lots of soothing colors that look great whether you’re looking to get a new matching set of towels or mix things up with two or more complementary colors. But don’t just take our word for it!
“The Hotel Collection is my go-to,” one megafan of these towels wrote in a review. “I have these towels in a few different colors and they are loved by us as well as guests. They wash and dry beautifully, will outlast any set of towels you have ever had, and they don’t get that rough scratchy feel after numerous washings.” Other reviewers agree that The Hotel Collection Turkish Towels retain their plushness far longer than similarly priced luxury towels, with one happy buyer confirming, “I bought these towels a couple of years ago and just coming here to say they are just as great as day one.” Another reviewer reports that these towels have stayed in great shape for a decade, and she only replaced them because she was ready for a new color. Fair enough, and very impressive.
So, consider these towels an instant, long-lasting classic. In addition to this generously sized bath towel, an even larger bath sheet, hand towels, and washcloths are also on sale. Reviewers have noted that that the hand towel is actually big enough to be used as a bath towel for kids, and the washcloth seems to be particularly popular for anyone with sensitive skin since it’s so soft and gentle. So as one reviewer who says they “can’t live without these towels now” puts it: “Go ahead, spoil yourself, you deserve it.”
