The Forecast is COLOUR!
There is just something about colour that gives us the feels. Good, happy, vibing feels.
Be it a bunch of natures finest flowers, or a wall colour, or a vase, or a tshirt, it doesn't seem to matter what, but good colour will always make us smile.
And then there's the brave ones that take the extra step to inject colour fully into their homes, and you just can't believe how much it lifts a space. And you want to do it yourself, but you get nervous. Understandable I guess, but how much work is it really? And how easy is it to replace with the greige and beige again, if you do feel the need to ever go back. :)
Sleeping in Colour and Memories
There is no doubt that colours invoke quite substantial feelings. They can enhance our moods, make us feel good, or bring back some distant memory that makes us smile. The makings of Beddie's first collection was very in tune with these thoughts. Remembering patterns and colours that remind us of a long ago times in special places and with special people. We may have forgotten them entirely, until we see something that has the ability to transport us back to those places or those people. Our sense of smell can also make us remember certain times and places too, memories of which we had all but forgotten in our day to day, and then suddenly we remember love, or food, or laughter...
How to Refresh your Mattress Naturally
Baking soda is one of the best defenses against stale and musty odours.
Pour 1 cup of baking soda into a jar, or plastic container with a lid.
Add 4 drops of essential oil – either lavender, eucalyptus or peppermint, cover the jar with the lid and then give it a really good shake to blend the essential oil in with the baking soda.
Next, find a strainer or sifter. If you can't find one, just sprinkle with your hands.
While standing next to your bed, pour a small amount of the baking soda mix into the strainer, then sprinkle it onto the mattress.
Repeat this until your whole mattress is covered.
Festive Season Thoughts
It's November!
Oops.. here I am again, barely having thought about Christmas this year, even though I swore last year I would be super organised and prepared.
I feel as though I haven’t even placed the simplest, teeniest thought in my head as yet, so, sending you an email spurred me on to finding a festive pav recipe. Not because I particularly like pavlova, but because I am surrounded by people that do. Plus, they look astonishingly festive, with all those pretty red berries, soft playgrounds of creamy snow, and dramatic rivers of red syrup.
Use your imagination and add chocolate stars, or little festive edible ornaments, and you’ll really find some childlike happiness in the creative process :)
Having Trouble Sleeping?
Are you one of the millions of people around the world who struggle to get to sleep and stay asleep?
One of the keys to falling asleep is relaxation. Sounds easy right, well with practice it can be, here are some tips.
Quiet environment - You do not need complete silence, instead try calming sounds or music. Perhaps it is the sound of rain or the sound of waves crashing. Try one of the many sleep sound apps available.
Why Cotton is Good for Sleep
You’ve heard the stats - we spend approximately ⅓ of our lives in bed, so it's really important that we make sure we are optimising this time by making sure we have natural, safe bedding, and a comfortable and peaceful environment.
Your sheets, quilts, pillowcases, and mattress covers can contain potentially harmful chemicals that disrupt your health while you sleep.
By choosing a safe, natural material like Beddie Cotton, you will be getting the sleep and the comfort that you deserve.
Retro Recipe Vault
Warm yourself up with this delicious and super easy dessert.
The taste and smell of food can be extremely evocative, taking you back to eating food in a certain place or setting.
A trigger of deeper memories of feelings and emotions, like Sunday at Nanna’s, or swimming in the ocean as a kid and then running to the table of goodies mum had prepared for lunch.
Memories that stay with us forever, and bring a smile or a pang to the heart.
Try this classic Apple and Rhubarb Crumble - super easy to make, warming of the heart and sooo good to eat!
10 Common Dreams
We all dream, and although the exact reason for our dreams is not certain, it seems that they are a way for our minds to process the events of our waking lives.
We will have more than 100,000 dreams over our lifetime, and there are some typically recurring themes that will come to us over and over again.
While we are still unsure as to the exact meaning of a dream, a number of theories for common dreams are widely supported.
Let’s look at some of the most popular meaning of dreams which are most commonly experienced.
Detox Your Bedroom!
Bedroom plants can do more than just make your room look brighter. They can also boost your mood, enhance your creativity, reduce your stress levels, increase your productivity, and naturally filter air pollutants.
Insulation, paint, and furniture in our homes can pollute our indoor air with toxins like formaldehyde and benzene.
Plants are not only beautiful to surround yourself with and look at, but are warriors when it comes to purifying your air at home.
Improving Sleep
Lack of sleep or problems sleeping, could be taking a toll on your mental and physical health.
Sleep-deprivation can be linked to everything from chronic health conditions to depleted libido and trouble in relationships.
However, don't despair! Our body has an incredible ability to bounce back, no matter how exhausted you may feel.
Prioritising your zzz's really makes a difference to your mindset.
Here are a few tips to help you get started: