‘Hollywood’s latest obsession’

was a huge letdown. The low thread-count ones I loved are there no more. Like you, I’m now on the hunt for a new crisp sheet favorite — like the ones I so fondly remember at my grandma’s house.

I’m starting my hunt at the place I have sent readers to: grandmothers home.blogspot.com. Click on the “Buy Crisp Sheets” page and go from there.

If I find a good substitute there I will let you know, but in the meantime, readers, please come through for us crisp sheet lovers everywhere. Send me your recommendations and include any specifics.

And, after a lot of research and testing on my own, here are some tips on what to look for.

100% cotton only. Lowest thread count available.

White (colors and prints can make them too soft). Sateen is a firm NO.

Stay away from labels that say “easy care” and “wrinkle-resistant.”

Try thrift stores where you can feel the fabric and get lucky with discontinued favorites at amazingly low prices.

From Sheila H.: “I laughed when I read the question from a reader who was ticked off about the bride’s request that everyone attending her wedding wear ‘earth tones’ clothing. Dirt is part of the earth, so even though it used to be bad form to wear black to a wedding, I would wear black to an earth tone-requested wedding. And even though clouds appear to be white, I think it is still considered bad form to wear white to a wedding unless you are the bride.” (From Ellen: Many weddings encourage guests to wear black or white, and they’re no longer strictly taboo.)

Kathie D.’s solution for toe blisters: “I saw your comments recommending socks that are constructed like gloves to prevent blisters between runners’ toes. What has been a blessing to me is RunGoo by Foot Kinetics (amazon.com, $19.99). And while I don’t run, I do walk daily and hike often as well. That caused my feet to become sore to the point where I needed help from a podiatrist, but he didn’t completely solve my problem. However, once I discovered RunGoo, my feet are doing much better. I don’t need to use the applicator top, but just add a little dab between all my toes each morning. It’s been such a terrific help for me.”

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Vogue says the vanilla French manicure’s“tip is slightly hazed out to create a softer, peachier look.”