Better Sleep Blog

Why The Owners of the Trinity House Inn, Stand by Haven Mattress
We’re proud to spotlight Anne-Marie and Milton, owners of the Trinity House Inn - a boutique hotel located on the edge of lake Ontario in picturesque Gananoque. Anne-Marie and Milton... Read more...
Faces of Haven: Hilary Farr, Designer and TV Host
Our latest Faces of Haven feature is none other than Hilary Farr, the acclaimed designer and host of HGTV’s Tough Love and past designer of Love It or List It.  A... Read more...
David Fraser, Bunkie Life has partnered with Haven for Another Bunkie Life Giveaway
Hey! David Fraser here, an Ontario small business owner. Loving the hustle of our business, Bunkie Life, which I co-own with my amazing wife, Karrie. We’ve been so lucky to... Read more...
Why Hush Weighted Blankets Changed My Sleep Forever
  Honestly, Sleeping was never SUPER easy for me. Often times I overhear people say how they can hardly stay awake the second there head hits the pillow and I... Read more...
10 Gadgets to Help You Fall (and Stay) Asleep Faster
  In this age of information, with social media, trends and constant, everyday distractions, it’s easy to lose track of time and develop some nasty habits. Whether it’s binge-watching another show on... Read more...
How Do Weighted Blankets Work?
  If you’re reading this blog post, you probably already have a rough idea of what weighted blankets are about.In a nutshell, weighted blankets are blankets that are weighed down... Read more...
Weighted Blanket for Sensory Issues
  For those with sensory processing disorder, navigating through everyday life can prove to be a huge challenge. While routine noises, sounds and touch don’t seem to faze anyone else... Read more...
Weighted Blanket for Restless Legs
Restless Leg Syndrome, also known as RLS, is a chronic condition that’s hard for the layperson to understand. Basically, those who suffer from this condition experience an overwhelming urge to... Read more...
Weighted blankets for deep pressure therapy: How does it work?
Deep pressure therapy is routinely used to help individuals with autism and sensory disorders cope better, but you don’t need to have one of these conditions to use this form... Read more...
How to Help a Child with Anxiety
As parents and adults, we’re hard-wired to protect our children and loved ones, and shield them from pain and suffering. Bearing this in mind, it’s tough being a parent or... Read more...
What is a Weighted Blanket & The Top Benefits of Sleeping With One
If you’re an insomniac who wants to improve their quality of sleep, or you’d like to shed some of that stress and anxiety that you carry around with you, a... Read more...
What is Weighted Blanket Therapy?
  Weighted blankets have been around for some time now, and they’ve recently begun taking the world by storm. Now, you might have heard an acquaintance raving about their weighted... Read more...
Effects of Deep Pressure Stimulation on Physiological Arousal
Deep pressure stimulation has been used in therapeutic practice because of the assumption that it changes physiological arousal. The purpose of this study was to test the effects of deep... Read more...
Haven Sleep acquires Bedface linen company to deliver "The Ultimate Sleep Experience"
  The Ultimate Sleeping Experience”   Kelowna, BC Release May 5th, 2019 (For immediate release)   Haven Sleep Limited (Kelowna, BC) has announced today the acquisition of Vancouver, BC based... Read more...
Meet facetech™
Meet facetech™ In starting bedface and embarking on our linen revolution, we wanted to take the guesswork out of choosing the right bedding fabric. That’s why we have created facetech™ cotton, developed with quality, breathability, comfort, and durability in mind, and used in all of our products. Why You’ll Love It. facetech™ isn’t your average bedding fabric and believe me when we tell you, we tested a whole lot of fabrications to arrive at this one. facetech™ is made of 100% premium long staple cotton, has a matte finish, and... Read more...
bedface is ranked # 1 from The Sleep Sherpa
We are beyond excited to be ranked # 1 in bedding from The Sleep Sherpa.  Check out our review here: http://www.sleepsherpa.com/bedding/ Read more...
Summer 2019 Q & A with Kirsten Grove
  Summer Q & A with Kirsten Grove, Interior Stylist, from Simply Grove.   Q: Talk to us about Summer ’19, and how we may embrace the season into our homes and our bedrooms?   A: I'm beyond ecstatic for Summer 2019! Mainly because we just purchased a mid-century masterpiece and we get to discover our new neighborhood and transform this house into our home. I love adorning my home with each given season. Adding summer accessories throughout your home gives nature a chance to be a part of your space.... Read more...
bedface 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
Finding and giving gifts this holiday season doesn’t have to be a harried nightmare, but feeling an edge of panic at a rapidly filling December social calendar, means it’s only natural that you’d want to get ahead of the game. Here at bedface, we want to ensure your festive joy to festive stress ratio is weighted a little more towards the joy side, so we’ve put together this holiday gift guide to smooth the way. Below, you’ll find handy suggestions that range from quick, versatile stocking stuffers to more luxurious... Read more...
#breakfastinbedface Contest Winners
Steaming cups of coffee. Perfectly steeped tea. Seasonal fruits. Stacks of pancakes. Sizzling fry-ups. Baked goods fresh out of the oven. Mmmmmmm. Few things conjure such shared joy as breakfast foods and for many, the height of indulgence is carving out a slice of time to relax with breakfast in bed. Recently, we challenged some of our favourite food bloggers to cozy up with their bedface sheets, whip up their ultimate breakfast in bed, and share the process with us. The results were beyond what we could have hoped for!... Read more...
bedface | September Essentials
So you’ve made it through the funky August-September transition hopefully without too many sleepless nights. That morning alarm is still sounding pretty shrill, but you’re up and ready to buckle down to new routines, and meet your busy days with gusto. The following chaos is starting to feel relatively organized:   a) you’re back at work b) you’re back at school c) the kids are back at school d) all of the above! All that juggling and constantly having to be in two places at once means that now more... Read more...
Q&A with @togetherweroam
  This past summer, we reached out to van lifers Parker and Janelle of @togetherweroam to ask them a few questions about planning adventures and keeping home cozy on the road. You may recognize them and their adorable pup companion Emma (aka @emma.roams) from their stellar instagram posts that we’ve been featuring throughout this last year. Now is your chance to hear more about the logistics and lessons behind the extraordinary wanderlust-filled, photogenic excursions you’ve been seeing. Credit: @togetherweroam 1. When did you guys start your van adventure? We started... Read more...
How to care for your bedface sheets
 1. Machine wash in cold water.  2. Tumble dry on low heat.   3. Take sheets out while they are still warm and make the bed (to avoid wrinkling). 4. Invite your favorite person over to netflix and chill in your freshly made bed.  5. Tag your photo to our instagram for a chance to win a new set of sheets. @havensleepco     Read more...
Q&A with Artist Ola Volo
bedface is super excited to be collaborating with artist Ola Volo and Artslandia Magazine. Ahead of the launch of the collaboration, we caught up with Ola to talk about her art, her inspirations and more!  Q: Can you tell our readers a little bit about yourself and what you are up to? A: My name is Ola Volo, and I'm an artist. I'm currently based out of Montreal, where I'm producing work from my studio.    Q: When did you first start illustrating? A: I began illustrating when I was... Read more...
Q & A with Vancouver Creator Nadine Nevitt
Q & A with Creator Nadine Nevitt Q: Can you tell our readers who you are and what you do? A: My name is Nadine Nevitt and [ever] since I can remember I have been curiously creating things. Most people say I’m an artist but I think I prefer the word creator because it is more inclusive to all aspects of design. Each day I work on many different projects; branding work for small and large businesses, product photography, trend research, fashion design and most recently pillow making! Currently I’m a... Read more...
Five Reasons to Sleep in the Buff
Healthier Sleeping naked has many benefits that go beyond the surface of your sleepy skin. Just beneath the surface your endocrine system is working away and your buff bod is increasing cortisol regulation. The reason this happens is because your body is regulating its own temperature within the optimal range. If you are sleeping hot your cortisol levels will be heightened, even when you wake up. High cortisol attributes to increased anxiety, unhealthy cravings, and decreased motivation.Another benefit of this increased internal heat regulation is actually weight loss. Your body... Read more...
Does Thread Count Really Matter?
  What is thread count? Of all the factors that go into creating an amazing set of sheets, thread count seems to be the one that everyone talks about. But... Read more...
10 Tips for Mixing Patterns
  Playing with pattern can be daunting if you have no idea where to begin (and let’s face it, most of us don’t). Those artfully mixed swirls, spots and shapes... Read more...
6 Meditation Apps For a Stress-Free Holiday Season
  If you weren’t already hip to the benefits of meditation, now’s the time to smarten up. Along with helping you sleep better at night, meditating—even for just a few... Read more...
7 Ways to Fall Asleep Faster
  Falling asleep isn’t always easy. The daily stress of life keeps a lot of us awake, and can quickly take its toll on the quality (and amount) of sleep... Read more...
5 Bedroom Essentials for Fall
  You don’t have to be a Game of Thrones fanatic to acknowledge the show’s biggest takeaway: Winter is coming. And though you’ve spent much of the spring cleaning and refreshing or... Read more...
Style Your Bedroom: 5 Rooms We Love
  Of all the spaces in your home, bedrooms present perhaps the ultimate marriage of form and function. Though their main purpose, of course, is to foster sleep and relaxation,... Read more...
Yoga Poses For A Better Night's Sleep
  Yoga is a many-splendored thing. Along with increasing flexibility and improving your posture, it turns out that certain yoga poses can actually help you sleep more soundly at night.... Read more...
How To Fake a Good Night's Sleep
  We’ve all been there. We stayed up too late the night before, hit the snooze button too many times, and only have a half hour to get to work... Read more...
10 Bedroom Storage Solutions
  Finding stylish ways to forge extra storage space for your bedroom isn’t always easy. While unsightly over-the-door organizers and bulky dressers are of course, always an option, it really... Read more...
The 8 Best Netflix + Chill Movies to Watch in Bed With Someone
  Whether you’re staying in with your S.O. this weekend or on the giving or receiving end of a “Netflix & Chill” invite, picking out the perfect movie to watch... Read more...
How To Survive Daylight Savings Time
  Resetting your clocks for Daylight Saving Time can be a major setback for your sleep schedule. Especially when you “Spring Forward” and lose an hour of sleep in March,... Read more...
How To Care For Your Sheets
  You’ve received your brand new set of sheets. Now how to keep them pristine for as long as possible while still using them to their fullest? Knowing the right... Read more...
The Right Lighting For Your Bedroom
  Your bedroom is your sanctuary. It’s the place where, above all else, you rest and recharge every night. But it’s easy to forget that the modern bedroom is also... Read more...
7 Ways to Improve Your Skin While You Sleep
  It’s not called beauty sleep for nothing. During your nightly shut-eye, while your mind is getting some much-needed rest, your skin is hard at work fighting environmental damage and... Read more...
These Six Plants are Scientifically Proven to Help You Sleep
  From glossy green vines cascading down your window sill to a spray of fresh blooms to brighten your bedside, it’s no secret that plants can transform a space with... Read more...
Pick the Perfect Paint Palette for your Bedroom
  Color has the power to not only transform the look of a space, but also the way you feel. So when it comes to picking a paint color for... Read more...
6 Tips for Hot Sleepers
  Warm summer nights are great for many things—alfresco dinners, long walks on the beach, catching fireflies—but, unfortunately, sleeping isn’t one of them. Higher evening temperatures prevent us from cooling... Read more...
8 Tips For Spring Cleaning Your Bedroom
  Spring is here, and with it comes clearer skies, budding branches, singing birds...and a cleaner, more organized home. No other season feels so synonymous with a fresh start, which... Read more...
How To Iron Sheets
  While we love the relaxed vibe of a soft, rumpled bed, sometimes we crave the luxury of freshly-ironed sheets. Yes, ironing your bed linens may seem like a hassle,... Read more...
How to Be the Perfect Guest
  Planning to visit a friend or relative this summer? Whether you’re crashing at their adorable beach cottage or using their centrally located apartment as a base to explore a... Read more...
Sleep Tip #8 GET A BETTER NIGHT'S SLEEP
From long days at work to a jam-packed social calendar, getting a good night's sleep often falls by the wayside. However, it only takes a few simple changes to step... Read more...
Sleep Tip #7 INVEST IN GREAT MATTRESS
  Think all mattress are made equal? Think again! In reality, your bed can make a huge difference in the quality of sleep you get on a daily basis.  ... Read more...
Sleep Tip #6 LEARN HEALTHY HABITS
  Do you drink coffee after 3 pm? Do you have an alcoholic drink or two or three most nights? Do you drink water immediately before bed, triggering lots of bathroom breaks? Do you fail to get plenty of exercise? All of these habits can negatively affect your sleep, leaving you tossing and turning instead of catchings Zs.   While it's fine to have the occasional night out or late afternoon coffee date, if you want a better night's sleep, you need healthy habits. Cut out excessive alcohol, nighttime coffee,... Read more...
Sleep Tip #5 CREATE A ROUTINE
  Sleep is a highly regimented process, progressing in cycles through the night. You may think this is the only important cycle in your sleep habits, but in reality, routine... Read more...
Sleep Tip #4 EXPERIMENT WITH AROMATHERAPY
  If your bedroom isn't a relaxing place, you're not alone. For many people, the bedroom serves a few different functions, providing a space to kick back and watch TV,... Read more...