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Reindeer are not just associated with Christmas, they've been a part of our lives since prehistoric times - especially to those who live in the forests and tundras of the Arctic circle. Read our blog to discover some interesting facts about them, including some that may surprise you!

We're committed to being as sustainable as possible - and that means ensuring we find ways of reusing our scrap wool so that nothing goes to waste. Read our blog to find out how our scrap wool is helping hedgehogs at a local hedgehog rescue centre...and discover a few hedgehog facts you might not have known.

Here, at Devon Duvets, we know all about wool and how amazing it is!  It’s been at the heart of our business for nearly two decades - and we’re proud that the wool we use for our duvets, pillows and toppers is 100% British wool, from British farmers we know. But wool is used in many other eco-friendly ways that you might not know about. Read on to find out more. 

The autumn and its accompanying shorter hours of daylight can impact on our sleep cycles, especially when the clocks first go back. In our blog, we offer some top tips for helping to adjust your sleep schedule,  which includes suggestions to help you prepare for sleep and create a cosy haven for more peaceful slumber. 

It's well known that sleep is critical to our wellbeing - but there is still so much we are learning about it. Scientists all over the world are engaged in studies about sleep and, in our blog, we thought we share some of the interesting facts that have come to light in recent years. So, read on to discover 21 unusal sleep facts.

Sleep is a common thread in fairy tales and they remind us of the power of rest and sleep. Usually encompassing themes of finding true love or dealing with life's challenges, these stories use sleep to remind us that being well rested can help us. We also take a brief look at our own collection of bedtime stories, each one reflecting our committment to help you sleep better.

Planning our holiday getaways is one of the most exciting times of the year. Read our blog where we suggest nine unusual places to sleep on your holiday - and make it an exciting part of your trip. Check out glass igloos, double decker buses, yurts and more... We also mention our option of making bespoke bedding to top up the luxury in your campervan or motorhome.

Refreshing your bedroom can help you to create a better sleep environment - and Spring is the perfect time to make a start! In our blog we suggest five ways in which you can do this, including a change to bedding that's made with natural materials and exploring how aromatherapy can help you to relax before bedtime.

Daylight Saving Time - or British Summer Time as it is known in the UK - means that we put our clocks forward by one hour so that we can enjoy lighter, longer evenings. In our blog we discuss why this can interfere with our body clock for a while and suggest some lifestyle tips that can help to lessen the effect whilst our bodies adjust.

Britain's heritage and wool has been synonymous for centuries, dating back to Roman times. In our blog we discuss how wool became the cornerstone of the British economy, the importance of the British Wool organisation's role in wool grading and animal welfare -  and why British sheep farming is still important today.

We've been making luxurious, individually handcrafted British wool duvets, toppers and pillows for over 15 years and during that time we've also answered a lot of questions about our products! We've put together some of our most frequently asked questions in this blog (and provided some links that you might find useful)...but if you have anything else you'd like to ask before purchasing from us, then do let us know.

There is a lot of information available about sleep and why it is so important for our mental and physical health. In this blog, you'll find 10 facts about sleep that you might not be aware of, including why external stimuli can sometimes be incorporated into our dreams.