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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?
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
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
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
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
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
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...