There are many celebrities in Hollywood who have been labelled as divas which according to the Urban Dictionary, the word is defined as; a bitchy woman that must have her way exactly and will do anything to get what she wants.

A diva is often rude and belittles people, believes that everyone is beneath her and is selfish, spoiled, and overly dramatic.

So it is no surprise to here that many divas in the music and acting industry only have the finest quality bedding products in their luxury homes. They can afford the best materials and expensive items and because of this, many of them will probably only sleep on a Goose down duvet or Goose down quilts.

They have all the money in the world and such a lavish lifestyle that it makes sense to install some deluxe lush inside the home too. Reportedly, the top biggest divas in Hollywood who would scream the house down if they didn’t catch some zzzzz’s on premium fabric include Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Brown, Madonna and Paris Hilton.

- Mariah Carey

The diva singer has demanded many requests in her career and has attracted many headlines over the years for her diva-ish ways. She once insisted on a red carpet lined with 2ft high white candles at 2:30am and on another occasion she arrived one hour late after breaking a nail. What is more, she once demanded eight cars and two bungalows whilst making a film; reasonable?

- Jennifer Lopez

This diva singer wanted a white room with white flowers, white table, white table cloth, white drapes and white candles when playing an Aids benefit. She has previously arrived to set with 75 aides including a coat-handler and specialist eyebrow assistant; and she insists on 250-thread cotton sheets.

- Paris Hilton

Heiress and socialite Paris Hilton showed how much of a spoiled princess she is when making a lot of diva demands when shooting her small part in the film “The Other Guys”. Despite the role only being a cameo the producers were left gobsmacked when her team handed them a three-page list of demands including live lobsters to be prepared fresh when she’s ready to eat and a bottle of Grey Goose vodka.

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Following a request from the European Commission, a panel on animal health and welfare were asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the practice of harvesting and collecting feathers from live geese for down production.

Experts on the Animal and Welfare (AHAW) Panel said that under current commercial conditions, plucking feathers, a way of collecting feathers, is unavoidable.

They recommend that a control system should be put in place to ensure that only moulting feathers are gathered from live geese.

The Working Group made use of information provided by stakeholders during a meeting held in May earlier this year; with experts from the feathers industry, in addition to information collected through a Public Consultation.

Findings from the opinion point out that brushing or combing live geese to collect moulting feathers causes no tissue damage, whereas pulling feathers out will result in pain. However, as different parts of the body moult at different times, some feathers may be unavoidably plucked when brushing and combing techniques are used.

Only feathers at the appropriate moulting phase should be gathered and that welfare-outcome indicators be put in place to ensure this is carried out in practice, such as by checking for the presence of skin tears or tissue on the feathers.

The main recommendation is that only ripe feathers should be removed from live geese. A control system should be in place to ensure this is carried out in practice or, alternatively, feathers should be removed by the person using a brushing or combing procedure so that only ripe feathers can be gathered. Grasping of feathers should be avoided.

Suffering should be avoided or minimised when catching and handling the geese, and geese should never be carried by the neck, legs or by one wing, be thrown or dropped, or be restrained by sitting on the neck or body of the bird. Operators should be aware of good animal handling methods and the differentiation between ripe and unripe feathers.

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Make sure you visit the Duvet and Pillow Warehouse autumn sale which see hundreds of bedding products slashed in price.

The dedicated online duvet store has some fantastic deals with up to 40 per cent off many of their duvets, pillows, memory foam products as well as much more.

The team at Duvet and Pillow Warehouse are continually slashing the prices on their products in order to give their customers real value for money. All of the items are of high quality yet at affordably low prices which is sure to go down a treat in your home.

And while the winter creeps in, you will find some super cosy duvets at the online bedding store.

Take a look at these fantastic duvets featured on the website which are at fantastically low prices.

Ultimate Hungarian Goose Down Duvet – Super King – 9.0 Tog

Hungarian Goose Down Duvet

It is believed that Hungarian geese duvets are the best down in the world. This duvet is ideal for autumn featuring cassette construction, a pure cotton cover and cord edging, with a guarantee for 10 years. This duvet is now on sale for just £126!

Goose Feather and Down Pillow

Goose Feather & Down Pillow

For just £7.50 you can purchase a goose feather and down pillow that is lavishly stuffed with nautral feathers (85%) and down (15%). Covered with a breathable 100 per cent cotton case and finished with cord edging, you would be mad to miss out on these fantastic bedding supplies.

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Women have been found to wake their sleeping partners up at night because they are jealous of their partners nodding off within moments of hitting the pillow.

Sleep envy – as it is known – can turn a lovely lady into a less than likeable partner.

Figures show that 1 in 4 women admitted to deliberately waking up their partner because they are jealous they aren’t able to fall asleep as easy.

The most common revenge is to simple toss and turn until their sleep-eyed partner wakes up.

The next wake up tactic is the ‘accidental’ poke or prod in the ribs.

Others used less than subtle tactics such as chatting until they got a reply, making a loud noise and even turning on the light or television.

One in ten actually confessed to pinching their partner to wake up.

The sleeping envy confessions came about after a poll was conducted about women and their sleeping habits. Around 25 per cent of the women took up to an hour to drop off, while most men said they fell asleep in under ten minutes.

A third of women said that they felt frustration at watching their partners effortlessly fall asleep while they toss and turn, leading to unnecessary arguments before bed.

“Not being able to sleep can be frustrating enough, bout our survey shows that it is made worse when you are next to someone who is sound asleep,” the Daily Mail quoted for Silentnight, which carried out the poll, as saying.

“However this sleep envy phenomenon is actually doing more harm than good and will only prevent you from getting to sleep longer.

“Sleepless Brits should try tiring themselves out by reading or having a warm drink in another room, so as not to disturb their partners,” he added.

If you are struggling to sleep at night you may want to consider changing your bedding to a more cosier duvet and pillow to ensure you are getting the most out of each night’s sleep. From memory foam pillows to goose down quilts the Duvet and Pillow Warehouse website has some fantastic bedding supplies on their dedicated online store.

We all love snuggling into bed and night into our warm duvet. As soon as our head hits the pillow we can feel ourselves drifting off into a peaceful sleep, not thinking about the thought of getting up for work the next day.

However, that isn’t how all of us feel.

Our bed is meant to be the safe haven of where you want to be after a night out, if you are ill, upset or feeling very tired, yet why do we fill it with rubbish bedding pillows that do nothing for our comfort and support?

Well at Duvet and Pillow Warehouse, we have come up with some top ideas to make sure that you know which pillows are the best to buy in order for you to get that perfect night’s sleep.

Feather pillows and down pillows, such as goose down pillows are usually the most comfortable but also the most expensive.

The question is, which one should you go for?

• If you want to feel like you are resting on a cloud a 100 per cent down pillow is the way to go.
• If a slightly firmer feel is preferable, go for a blend of feathers and down.
• If you are looking for that complete firm pillow then 100 per cent feather pillow is highly recommended.
• From time to time, bedding pillows do get dirty and need to be regularly washed to reduce dust mites and other bacterial like dead skin. Most bedding pillows can be washed in the washing machine on a gentle cycle and dried in the tumble dryer on a low heat. Some people suggest putting a tennis ball or pair of CLEAN trainers in the machine too to help beat out any clumps that may have formed during washing.
• And if your pillows aren’t dirty but just need fluffing, place them in the dryer on low heat with a damp washcloth.

For more information about bedding pillows and to purchase the perfect feather pillows for your home, visit Duvet and Pillow Warehouse today.

Waking up in the morning with neck or back ache can often mean that the pillow you are sleeping on is too hard or too soft.

A persons preference differs from one to the next. Some people like their bedding pillows to be firm and supportive while others prefer a pillow with a soft and fluffy feel to it. This decision really comes to down to the way you sleep at night.

Before you purchase your new bedding pillow, look at how you sleep. Do you sleep on your back, side or front, or a combination of all three positions? How does your neck and back feel when you wake up?

There are a wide range of different types of bedding pillow all which give varying levels of firmness. They are;

Goose Down Feather Pillows or Duck Feather Pillows – For a medium to soft feel.

Microfibre Pillows and Hollowfibre Pillows – For a medium to firm feel.

Memory Foam Pillows  -For a supportive firm feel.

Goose Down Pillows

Goose or duck down feathered pillows are renowned for their ultimate luxurious feel. The delicate yet substantial feathered filling offers a medium to soft feel that adjusts itself to the contours of the neck and spine.

Warm pockets of air are trapped by the soft down which gives the pillow that lightweight airy feel you can really sink into while still offering support exactly where it is needed.

Micro Fibre Pillows

 Allergies can be a nightmare when you are trying to sleep. If you or any member of your family suffer from any allergy or asthma, natural filling like down and feather is definitely a no go.

Micro Fibre pillows are made from a highly compressed synthetic fibre that has an air pocket running through the length of it. The material is as warm and comfortable as goose down pillows as the air is pumped into each fibre during the spinning process, however microfibre pillows are highly breathable and have a more economical price tag.

Hollow Fibre Pillows

Hollow Fibre is a hypoallergenic material which is very light and fluffy. The pillow gives a light to medium firm feel to the pillow and is perfect for asthma sufferers and children as it is completely man made and non-allergenic. The bonus about hollow fibre pillows is that they are generally better at maintaining their shape and loft than natural fill pillows are.

Memory Foam Pillows

Memory Foam Pillows were the original answer for people who suffer from neck and back problems. The bedding pillows give a firm and supportive feel as well as being very comfortable to sleep on.

Memory Foam was used by astronauts in space and is an amazing material that spreads out evenly whenever pressure is applied to it. The material is heat sensitive and will shape itself to your body no matter which way you lie. If you move around a lot in your sleep the foam will gradually return to its original shape and conform to your new sleeping position.

Memory foam pillows are said to help people who suffer with insomnia, sleep apnea and other sleep disorders.

For more information about bedding pillows and how they can help you get a good night’s sleep whatever your sleeping position visit Duvet and Pillow Warehouse today.

There is so much information out there about goose feather pillows, but we have put all the information in one place to make it easier for you!

• Goose feathered pillows are normally 75% feather and 25% down.
• They are not the lightest pillow out of the feathered family and many people prefer to snuggle hug or fold it around their hands or back of their body while sleeping.
• It is believed to be lucky if you have a couple of feathers which pop out of your pillow while sleeping.
• Even though they are less durable, goose feather pillows are very soft, cuddly, and snug to sleep on.
• Depending on their size, normally 800 feathers are used to make each pillow.
• Some people can be allergic to goose feather pillows but it is often in exceptional cases.
• Children are known to love goose down pillows as they are soft and snugly for them to sleep on.
• You should purchase a goose feathered pillow if you sleep with your face down as your body structure won’t support the hardness of a pillow.
• The goose down feather pillow can provide comfort and support to a sleeper without having to bear the pain of muscle and joint aches.

There are so many different types of feathered pillows such as hollow fibre pillows, Hungarian goose down pillows, hypoallergenic pillows, Polish goose down pillows, Siberian goose down pillows  and microfibre pillows for you to choose from, so pop on down to Duvet and Pillow Warehouse today to find out which one’s will work in favour and support of you while you sleep.

Choosing the right pillow for you can often leave you a bit baffled with so many different types of feather pillows on the market.

But like any decision, a little information goes a long way and we have put together a few simple definitions that will help you purchase the right product.

A Duvet and Pillow Warehouse, there are many bedding pillows which are filled with goose down or other amazingly soft and down-like synthetics.

The quality is of a high standard and within your budget.

Down is an insulating fluff found under the chest feathers of waterfowl. Soft, nearly weightless clusters radiate in all directions from a central point and interlock to trap air. It’s the air that keeps you warm.

There are, however many different types of down. Generally, the colder the climate and the longer the goose is allowed to mature, the larger and warmer the down clusters.

At Duvet and Pillow Warehouse, we have a range of down products available. Each of our bedding pillows can be purchased via the website with the following fillings;

White Goose Down

Hungarian Goose Down

Polish Goose Down

Siberian Goose Down

At Duvet and Pillow Warehouse the bedding pillows are hypoallergenic pillows accommodating for those who suffer with allergies.

For more information about the wide range of luxury pillows on offer, visit Duvet and Pillow Warehouse today.

Struggling to get to sleep at night?

We at Duvet and Pillow Warehouse have come up with some top tips to make sure you fall into dream land and get the well deserved rest you need.

Getting yourself comfy

It is important that when you sleep at night you support your whole body while it rests and recovers from its long day. An old mattress may have been good for a while, but once you have reaped all the benefits it a good idea to throw out the old and bring in the new.

A great type of mattress is a memory foam mattress designed to mould to the shape of your body. However, if you are on a budget and are looking to pay a little less, a memory foam mattress topper may be the answer.

Exactly like a memory foam mattress the foam moulds to your body shape as well as protecting your mattress below.

Fluctuating Body Temperatures

When its summer your too hot, when its winter you are too cold so buying a duvet can be a challenging task. If you are unsure about what to look for when purchasing a duvet, then here are some important things to consider.

Check the tog rating on the duvets. The higher the tog rating, the heavier and warmer it is going to be.

When it comes to the fillings duck feather duvets or goosedown duvets are perfect as they are light as a feather! and can be super warm in the winter, but light on your body in the summer!

If you suffer from allergies it is important that you look for hypoallergenic duvets which will help you sleep soundly at night.

Pillows

It is so important that you support your neck while sleeping to prevent strain or injury.

There are a wide range of pillows available which may help you get a good nights sleep so it is important that you assess how you sleep at night in order to choose the perfect pillow for you.

If you sleep on your back a medium-firm pillow will be a good support.

If you sleep on your side you should opt for a firm pillow to fully support you neck.

And if you sleep on your stomach a soft pillow should be able to provide cushioning and support.

You could even purchase a memory foam pillow to match your memory foam mattress topper to get the perfect nights sleep.

For more information visit Duvet and Pillow Warehouse today.