Everything you need to get cozy and stay cozy
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I recently read “The Night Before Christmas” to my four-year-old niece, and I can’t stop thinking about how cozy the family in the poem is (before all the clatter). Imagining the children “nestled all snug in their beds,” and the narrator in his cap, “just settled down for a long winter’s nap,” I found myself a bit envious. Happily, I have a break on the horizon — we lucky Bluedotters will be taking off the week between Christmas and New Year's Day. I’ve got lots of plans, but the one that underpins them all — and that will truly make me feel merry and bright — is sleeping in. Whatever your schedule entails, I hope that you, too, have time to really rest, both next week and in the year ahead.
That’s why I’ve decided to devote this newsletter to sleep essentials. You’ll find eco-friendly mattresses, bedding, linens, pajamas, and more, as well as a great article that discusses how to shop for bedding, with information on materials such as latex, down, and wool. However you choose to spend the holiday season, I hope that you enjoy your “down” time.
Wishing you peaceful holidays and a cozy new year,
–Elizabeth Weinstein, Marketplace Editor
Our Founder's Favorite Bedding
Lots of companies have started making organic linens lately, but Coyuchi has been in the biz for over 30 years. Bluedot’s publisher furnishes her own home with their organic, Fair Trade Certified sheets, and loves their organic cotton comforters and blankets as well.
Sheets, Pillows, and Comforters
While Coyuchi has a relaxed, California-cool vibe, Boll & Branch linens tend to look crisper, with designs that speak to an upscale hotel or a modern penthouse. Boll & Branch bedding is all organic and Fair Trade Certified. They also make excellent down and down-alternative pillows and duvet inserts.
Joyful Jammies
If you enjoy your pajamas with a side of whimsy, you’ll love Printfresh. The brand’s exceptionally cheerful organic cotton pajamas are sure to bring a smile to your face. Almost all items go up to a women’s size 4X.
Cooling Pajamas for Hot Sleepers
Folks always in pursuit of the cool side of the pillow will appreciate Cariloha’s silky-smooth sleepwear made from viscose from bamboo, a fabric that helps regulate body temperature. We like this B Corp’s cool bedding, too.
Slippers that Do More
Birkenstock’s shearling-lined sandals and clogs may look ridiculously fluffy, but they’re also ridiculously cozy. These fuzzy Birks will keep your feet warm, last for years, and offer support that most slippers can’t match.
A Customizable Mattress
Naturepedic’s entirely organic mattresses include a unique, high-end line that allows you to add or change layers and materials, so that you can continue to have sweet dreams even if your needs change. We also recommend their latex pillows.
Mattresses Made Just for You
Saatva uses sustainable materials such as latex, recycled steel springs, and organic cotton and wool, and will make your mattress to order from whichever one of their 19 American factories is closest to you.
Beautiful Dog Beds
The Foggy Dog makes all of its gorgeous dog beds in the United States. You can change covers with the seasons, but don’t miss the chic, upcycled denim designs. Fill the bed cover with your old linens, or try their Sustainafill insert.
