Guest blogger Marilyn Kentz: I'm a little surprised the multi-pillow trend on the king-size bed has not died down yet. I think it became popular when Shabby Chic hit the showrooms. A minimum of six -- not counting the two you actually use for sleep comfort -- is required to capture the look. I recently slept in a guest room on a twin loaded with fifteen pretty ones. Her color palette was divine. There's an intuitive strategy to achieve the look. Every woman has it. Straight men do not. It confuses them.

Here's a little poem -- a ditty, if you will -- about the eight pillows on my bed:

I've been workin' real hard to get slimmed down
I'm finally back in that evening gown
Think of all the water I had to drink
So he'd walk in the door and give me a wink

Took him to the bedroom -- and this is what he said,
"There are too many pillows on the bed!"

I cooked him a tasty, special meal
Garden veggies and a little veal,
Home made pie straight from the oven.
I figured it was time for a little lovin'

Led him to the bedroom -- this is what he said,
"There are too many pillows on the bed!"