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Time to undress! Your bed that is. It's Spring, the perfect season to ditch that heavy duvet and lighten up with something fresh and fun. As a New Hampshire transplant raised on the sunny shores of South Carolina, I'm not too keen on winters up here. That's why I spin through my home like the Tasmanian Devil at the first sign of Spring to clean, shine, and prep things for the new season. After cleaning everything imaginable (I love to clean so I actually enjoy this part) and storing all of my winter clothes, I start swapping some of my soft furnishings with textiles that are lighter and brighter for the season -- especially in the bedroom. Would you like to know where I shop online for amazing bedding?

Of course you do. You're a decorating addict just like me.

Bedding from Pottery Barn and John Robshaw.

Tip 1: To update things from Winter to Spring, you can fold your duvet and place it about 3/4 down on your bed and replace the duvet with a coverlet or quilt. If your duvet isn't down-filled, you can purchase a new cover for it if your budget allows - look for colors that make you happy, whether that's yellow or blue, go with a color that soothes and relaxes you.

Tip 2: To add interest, you can mix and match your bedding using various prints -- striped sheets with floral cases, large florals with smaller ones, green with teal, etc. You don't have to own bedding from the same collection to make a pretty bed -- there's no rules -- do what looks right in your eyes because your opinion is the only one that matters since it's your home.

Tip 3: For a modern look, opt for clean, bold, and uncomplicated. If you're a bit of a romantic like me, look for pretty details -- I love grosgrain, eyelet, crochet or ruffled trims on pillowcases. Identifying exactly what you're looking for before you start shopping is a smarter way to shop.

DwellStudio collection for Target

Ready to check out some great shops? I tried to round up a little something for everyone:

Ouno Design salvages vintage and remnant materials with beautiful bohemian modern results.

DwellStudio is a fave of mine, I own some of it myself so I can stand behind the quality. If you're on a budget, their new collection for Target is a great budget version.

Colorful happy Missoni bedding at Auto.

Designers Guild (USA) has an extremely fresh palette and are known for bold large-scale prints. Gorgeous.
I never tire of the ethnic flavor found over at John Robshaw, his bedding is ridiculously beautiful.

Shabby Chic is another favorite. I've been purchasing Shabby Chic bedding since the 1990's, so I guess you can call me a fan. I even had the honor of meeting Rachel Ashwell in L.A. a few years ago. More on that here. If this brand is also out of your price range, opt for her Simply Shabby Chic line also available at Target.

I love the bedding at Pottery Barn this season. It's fresh, modern, clean, and affordable. How can you go wrong?

Pillows and Throws has more that the name lets on, they stock a beautiful array of modern bedding and I've ordered from them in the past and their customer service was beyond helpful and friendly.