Sleep is imperative to our health and well-being. According to the Sleep Health Foundation, research has shown that you’re more likely to retain information and perform better on memory tasks after a good night’s sleep. Sleep is also responsible for rejuvenating our bodies, enabling us to grow muscle, repair tissue and produce hormones. Creating a quiet, relaxing bedroom oasis may help you enjoy a more restful sleep. Relax an overexcited mind and train your body to unwind with a regular bedtime .....
With so many bedroom furniture options out there, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with choice and forget to ask questions that matter to you the most. Like where, and how was the piece made? How long will this piece last? What has been the impact on the environment? Can it be customised or tailored to my needs? But, you may be surprised to know there are makers out there who are keen to answer those questions. What’s more, they’ll talk with passion and enthusiasm about their furniture. Where it’ .....
Do you rise and shine, or do you wake up, caffeinate and hope for the best? If the latter sums up your morning vibe, you’re not alone. Despite the very best of intentions, and an abundance of illuminating evidence on the benefits of rising early, getting out of bed is still a challenge for many of us. In fact we’d bet money on the fact that most of us are looking for ways to liven up a little in the ‘am’ and improve our flow. Whether it’s sluggishness or the warmth of the covers that keep you in .....
Hey all you linen launderers out there….that’s right we’re talking to you! If you sleep on a bed with sheets (hopefully that’s everyone reading this) then we’ve got some useful information to share. In fact, this information may actually influence your linen washing behaviours and frequency. Let us assure you, before we start, that no one is here to judge, point the finger or shake their heads. I’m sure we’ve all been guilty of leaving our sheets a little too long before throwing them in the wa .....
It’s interesting that we spend about a third of our lives sleeping, yet no one, not even all those clever doctors and medical students at Harvard Medical School, can tell us exactly why we sleep. All we know for certain is that we need to rest. In fact, every living creature from cats and pigs to grandparents and kids, must sleep to function properly. And, like eating, breathing and drinking water, sleep is necessary for us to function and survive. When we sleep, we’re giving our body a chance t .....