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Saturday, November 5, 2022

Health Reveals Winners of Third Annual Sleep Awards

Winners include Casper, Brooklinen, Sleep Number and More

Today, Health released its third annual Sleep Awards honoring the 30 top products for a good night's sleep, spanning categories that include mattresses, blankets, gadgets, and more. As Americans have reported an increase in problems sleeping since the start of the pandemic1, the Health Sleep Awards guide readers through the latest items available to find the best options to fit their patterns and preferences for optimal sleep health. The full list can be viewed online at Health.com.

"We know sleep is an integral part of a complete wellness routine – a recommended 7-9 hours of sleep is essential to heart health, supports immune function, improves mood, and more," said Katrina Chernoff, General Manager of Health. "This year's Health Sleep Awards recognize the products helping people improve the quality of their sleep and provide our readers with a guide to the best products for their individual nighttime needs."

To select this year's top sleep products, Health editors researched and reviewed over 200 products and worked with a panel of medical professionals and an interior designer, who provided professional insights and personal recommendations on how to get a deep and comfortable rest. In addition, readers will find information on why sleep is important to health, how much sleep an average adult needs, and risks associated with not having enough sleep.

The categories and winners of the 2022 Health Sleep Awards include:

Mattresses:Side Sleeper: Casper Mattress Original
Back Sleeper: Saatva Classic Mattress
Pressure Relief: Allswell Luxe Hybrid Mattress
Combo Sleepers: DreamCloud Premier Hybrid Mattress
Budget Friendly: IKEA HAUGSVÄR Mattress

Mattress Toppers:Perfectly Snug Smart Topper

Sheets:Sleep Number True Temp Sheet Set
PeachSkinSheets
Saatva Percale Sheet Set
Nuzzie French Linen Sheet Set
MakeMake Organic Cotton Sheet Set
Printfresh Sheet Set

Blankets:Big Blanket
Brooklinen Honeycomb Wool Throw Blanket

Pillows:Side Sleeper: Eli & Elm Cotton Side Sleeper Pillow
Back Sleeper: Tuft & Needle Down Alternative Pillow Set
Stomach Sleeper: Sleep Number ResponseFit Ultimate Pillow
Organic: Solera Hemp Pillow

Pajamas:Lusomé Sleep Shirt
Jockey Worry Free Heavy Absorbency Sleep Shirt
Soma Sleep Shirt
Kindred Bravely Clea Bamboo Classic Short Sleeve Pajama Set
Bedhead Pajamas

Gadgets:SomniLight Red Night light
Oura Ring
LectroFan EVO
Casper Glow Light
Bose Sleepbuds II
Loftie Clock
CVS Health Relaxed Breathing Light

ABOUT HEALTH

Health is a renowned source for evidence-based health and wellness information that meets everyone – inclusive of all genders, ages, races, and abilities – where they are in their health and wellness journey. For over 40 years, Health has helped millions of readers cut through medical jargon, providing information in an easy-to-understand and culturally competent way to help readers take the next step in their health. Health is part of the Dotdash Meredith publishing family. www.health.com AASM Sleep Prioritization Survey 2021: COVID-somnia. American Academy of Sleep Medicine. April 2021. https://aasm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/sleep-prioritization-survey-2021-covid-somnia.pdf

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Sunday, March 27, 2022

National Sleep Foundation Reiterates Support for Permanent Standard Time

The U.S. Senate recently passed a bill to establish Daylight Saving Time (DST) year-round. While the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) agrees that the Senate's decision to eliminate bi-annual clock change is good for sleep and follows public sentiment, NSF's position remains that permanent Standard Time is more of a fit for our natural sleep/wake process and the better choice for health and well-being.


The National Sleep Foundation understands the appeal of having longer, brighter evenings. Permanent DST may seem like you get more hours per day of sunlight, but in reality, the plan just shifts total bright hours from when we need them in the morning to later in the afternoon.


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DST essentially fights the natural order of our circadian rhythms, the natural sleep/wake process in our bodies. Our circadian rhythms rely on bright natural light in the morning to wake us up and to synchronize important biological processes, and dimmer light in the evening to make us sleepy and ready for bed. It's unhealthy to alter our bodies' sleep schedule to have more daylight hours in the evening. Morning darkness and evening light are counter to NSF recommendations for being your Best Slept Self™.

A consistent year-round time system is agreed upon by NSF and other leading sleep and science-based organizations and NSF released a Position Statement on permanent Standard Time last year. Our sleep-wake cycle does not adjust to annual clock change, leading to negative effects on health and safety including cardiovascular disease, motor vehicle crashes, mood changes and depression, and metabolic abnormalities.

The United States experimented by switching to permanent DST in 1974 and quickly reverted to a bi-annual clock change later that same year. "It wasn't very long ago in the United States that we saw how the public reacted negatively to the effects of permanent DST. We'd love to see an end now to changing the clocks, and permanent Standard Time is the best option afterwards for helping to maintain sleep health," said Erin Koffel, PhD, LP, Senior Director of Research and Scientific Affairs at the National Sleep Foundation.

It's important to know the facts around clock changes to help make informed decisions for you and your family's health. Permanent Standard Time is a better fit for our circadian rhythms and the better choice for health and well-being.

For evidence-based general sleep health resources and easy-to-use tips and tools, visit www.theNSF.org.

About the National Sleep Foundation
The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation dedicated to improving health and well-being through sleep education and advocacy. Founded in 1990, the NSF is committed to advancing excellence in sleep health theory, research and practice. theNSF.orgSleepHealthJournal.org

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022

#ChezPeachy #TheCitythatAbsolutelySleeps PureParima Launches Bold New Color, Midnight in Egyptian Cotton Sheets, Hira Style Highly Recommended by Whom You Know

When Frank Sinatra said he wanted to wake up in a city that never sleeps, he must not have had access to the Midnight Egyptian Cotton Sheets by PureParima.  Of course he didn't...because they just came out and you are the first to know!  After our resident Sleeping Beauty, of course Peachy Deegan, woke up she just had to tell you.  Chez Peachy's bed has never looked better and the dark color is restful and oh so conducive to deep quality slumber: totally necessary to excel in any other area of your life.  And you can successfully machine-wash and dry them yourself and even Peachy could do it yielding fabulous results.  If you have a line-dry option in Manhattan you must be in the top 0.0001%.
We review a lot of disciplines but believe it or not, Peachy does not eat, shop or get her hair done for eight hours every day.  She does sleep at least that much.  The only thing she does more is spend quality time with her Lenovo thinkpad for obvious reasons!
Peachy is glad to tell you more about how to sleep like an egyptian and maybe she'll even make a song and dance for it....this is Pure Parima's very first feature on Whom You Know.
A leading provider of 100 percent Egyptian cotton sheets, Pure Parima is thrilled to expand its bedding line to include new color Midnight.  Online bedding supplier Pure Parima has earned a reputation for providing the best Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowcases, and duvet covers. As part of its commitment to delivering both quality and style, the retailer is pleased to be adding bedding in the bold new shade of Midnight to its current product line.

"We believe that our customers deserve access to the highest-quality bedding that melds flawlessly with their existing decor," said company founder Parima Ijaz. "To that end, we're constantly adding new products and designs to our collection. Our newest and boldest color yet, Midnight represents a beautiful and exciting addition to the Pure Parima line."

Featuring a rich, deep blue, the Midnight shade has been hailed as a color fit for royalty. Dark and intense, this stunning color calls to mind inky skies and glorious ocean waters. Midnight bedding products are available through both the Yalda and Hira collections. Clean and sophisticated, the Yalda Sheet Set features a good thread count of 400 coupled with a luxuriously soft sateen weave. Along with double-hem stitching, the Yalda set boasts pillowcases with envelope closure for customer convenience.

Additionally, customers looking to outfit their homes with Midnight bedding can shop the Hira Collection sheet sets. At once strong and exceptionally soft, Hira sheet sets feature a contemporary accent diamond embroidery and a silky sateen construction. Along with Midnight, popular shades in this line include Tan, Linen, Soft Peach, Icy Blue, and Charcoal. Buyers may opt to pair their Midnight sheets with matching duvet covers or choose a coordinating hue such as White, Ivory, or Gray.

Pure Parima also provides an array of accessories for individuals looking to accent their bedrooms. Both the Diamond Quilted Coverlet Set and the Hira Decorative Lumbar Pillow are available in Midnight. Silky and delightfully lustrous, the Quilted Coverlet Set boasts a petite diamond reversible quilted coverlet and matching shams that have a quilted front and a silky sateen back. Made from hand-picked fibers, this luxurious collection is at once cozy and cooling. On the other hand, the Lumbar Pillow wins acclaim for its contemporary accent diamond embroidery and lustrous sateen finish. This supportive piece functions equally well on a bed or in a living room or den. Smooth, soft, and highly breathable, these products are ideal for hot sleepers and those with sensitive skin.

"We attribute our success to our dedication to providing 100 percent Egyptian cotton sheets that bear the Cotton Egypt Association seal of approval," said Ijaz. "Unlike our competitors, we manufacture our luxury bedding sets using extra-long staple cotton that was handpicked in the Nile River Valley. That means our sheets resist tearing and pilling while staying softer longer."

Along with using certified raw materials, Pure Parima wins converts due to the fact that it manufactures its products free from harmful chemicals and substances. It's no surprise that Cosmopolitan called them the "Best Egyptian Cotton Sheets on the Market."

Pure Parima also offers sheets with a percale weave. Cooler and crisper than sateen, the bedding in the Ultra Percale Sheet Set features extra-long staple cotton fibers woven into an elegant matte finish. Part of the esteemed Hotel Collection, this set boasts a thread count of 350 and exquisite single-needle stitching on the flat sheet and pillowcases. The collection is available in sizes Twin, Full, Queen, King, and Cal King. Choose from two shades: White and Carbon.

Thread count is one of the many factors separating Pure Parima from the competition. While dishonest retailers frequently inflate the thread counts of their products, the truth is that only 800 threads can fit in a given square inch of fabric. Brands that claim to offer higher counts are actually weaving multiple strands of short-staple fabric together. On the other hand, Pure Parima uses only long-staple cotton fibers from the Nile River Valley. Rich with vitamins and minerals, this soil makes for a longer-lasting, silkier final product. The quality of Pure Parima sheets helped make them the Sleepfoundation.org Pick for Best Egyptian Cotton Sheets.

Shoppers should note that all Pure Parima luxury bedding sets come wrapped in a customized embroidered fabric pouch. For best results, buyers should store their sheets and pillowcases in the original packaging to prevent exposure to dirt. Stow bedding in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area and wash it in cold water. Avoid liquid fabric softeners, chlorinated bleach, dryer sheets, and excessive heat to preserve the longevity of purchases. While line drying is the best choice, it's also acceptable to machine dry on the low-heat setting.

A brief history of Pure Parima and its founder, Parima Ijaz.

Growing up, Parima was surrounded by the textile industry because her father worked as a developer of bedding with over 30 years of experience. During her senior year of college, news broke major retailers like Walmart, Target, and Bed Bath & Beyond were selling sheets that were falsely advertised as 100% Egyptian cotton. We have learned through her passion that less than 1% of the world’s cotton produced in 2015 could be traced back to Egypt.

Egyptian cotton is the best-quality cotton due to its long strands allowing it to make the softest yarn and therefore the softest bedding. Its quality and rarity are why companies charge so much for sheets made of authentic Egyptian Cotton. But charging people under false pretenses really fired Parima up. After learning about this, she set out to shake up the bedding industry and set a new standard. 

After a year of production, auditing, and DNA testing, which required much diligence and patience, Parima has launched her bedding line, Pure Parima. Pure Parima products are made with 100% Egyptian cotton and are certified by the Cotton Egypt Association (CEA). Every product comes with a tag that shows the CEA accredited golden seal of certification with the license number so that consumers can be sure they are getting what they paid for! Each product arrives in its own signature pouch and box, and unlike many other brands that mark up the price on products that claim to be made with Egyptian cotton, Pure Parima has affordable prices, making it an accessible luxury brand.  We specifically highly recommend:

Brand: Pure Parima

Collection: Hira

Color: Midnight

Description of product: “Soft, silky, and exquisitely lustrous, our Hira Sheet Set features a contemporary accent diamond embroidery. Crafted from extra-long, hand-picked Egyptian Cotton fibers, the Hira collection effortlessly transforms a room into a stylish space.

Pure 100% certified Egyptian cotton.”

Product Details:

· Made with Certified 100% Extra Long-Staple Giza Egyptian Cotton from the Fertile Nile River Valley

· Cotton Egypt Association™ Certified 100% Egyptian Cotton

· OEKO-TEX® Certified Non-Harmful Chemicals

· Sateen Weave

· Luxurious 400 Thread Count

· Contemporary Accent Diamond Embroidery on Pillowcases and Flat Sheet

· Pillowcases use Envelope Closures to Keep Pillows Tucked In

· View our complete Care Guide for laundering instructions.

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Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Dreaming Big: CTA Announces New Sleep Tech Marketplace at CES 2017 Newest CES Marketplace presented by the National Sleep Foundation Our Coverage Sponsored by Stribling and Associates


For over 30 years, Stribling and Associates has represented high-end residential real estate, specializing in the sale and rental of townhouses, condos, co-ops, and lofts throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn, and around the globe. Stribling has more than 200 professional brokers who use their respected expertise to provide personalized service to buyers and sellers at all price levels. A separate division, Stribling Private Brokerage, discreetly markets properties over $5 million, and commands a significant market share in this rarified sector of residential real estate. Stribling is the exclusive New York City affiliate of Savills, a leading global real estate advisor with over 200 office in 48 countries. 







Whom You Know Congratulates their new President, Elizabeth Ann Stribling-Kivlan: http://www.whomyouknow.com/2012/12/breaking-manhattan-real-estate-news.html#.VvFbTrLIU

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The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)TM today announced the new Sleep Tech Marketplace, presented by the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), at CES® 2017. The announcement came during the fourth annual CES Unveiled Paris, a half-day innovation event uniting tech industry leaders and more than 60 innovative French companies. Owned and produced by CTA, CES 2017 will run January 5-8, 2017 in Las Vegas. 

"From sleep trackers and silent alarms, to bedroom lighting, white noise and even smart beds, sleep technologies are helping us take control of our nighttime routines and rejuvenate efficiently," said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Technology Association. "In a city that never sleeps, Las Vegas, we look forward to experiencing these groundbreaking innovations at CES 2017."

"New technology promises not only to help consumers better understand their own sleep, but to help significantly improve their overall health," said David Cloud, CEO of the National Sleep Foundation. "The National Sleep Foundation is eager to support technology innovators in this space, and we look forward to hosting the Sleep Tech Marketplace at CES 2017.

The Sleep Tech Marketplace will be located in Tech West at the Sands, Level 2, Halls A-D. Companies interested in exhibiting can contact Brian Moon at bmoon@CTA.tech or +1 (703) 901-4531.

About CES: 
CES is the world's gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. It has served as the proving ground for innovators and breakthrough technologies for 50 years-the global stage where next-generation innovations are introduced to the marketplace. As the largest hands-on event of its kind, CES features all aspects of the industry. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)TM, it attracts the world's business leaders and pioneering thinkers. Check out CES video highlights. Follow CES online at CES.tech and on social.

About Consumer Technology Association:
Consumer Technology Association (CTA)TM, is the trade association representing the $287 billion U.S. consumer technology industry. More than 2,200 companies - 80 percent are small businesses and startups; others are among the world's best known brands - enjoy the benefits of CTA membership including policy advocacy, market research, technical education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. The Consumer Technology Association also owns and produces CES® - the world's gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. Profits from CES are reinvested into CTA's industry services.

About the National Sleep Foundation 
The National Sleep Foundation is dedicated to improving health and well-being through sleep education and advocacy. Founded in 1990 by the leaders in sleep medicine, NSF is the trusted resource for sleep science, healthy sleep habits, and sleep disorders to medical professionals, patients and the public. For more information visit sleepfoundation.org or sleep.org. Follow us onFacebook and Twitter.


CT Hall of Fame Dinner
November 9, New York, NY

CES Unveiled New York - Register
November 10, New York, NY
CES Unveiled Las Vegas
January 3, Las Vegas, NV

CES 2017 - Register
January 5-8, Las Vegas, NV
CES Asia 2017
June 7-9, Shanghai, China

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Monday, September 12, 2016

The City That Absolutely Sleeps: Sleeping Beauty Peachy Deegan Recommends Belle De Nuit & Noir De Nuit Eye Masques, La Sieste Tranquillité, and Charmeuse Case by Branche Beauty Sleep




In a world that is obsessed with health and in particular, a top diet and a demanding exercise regimen, the aspect we feel is most overlooked in health is getting quality sleep. Notice we did not say quantity-but quantity is important too. We cannot help you in regards to amount of sleep, however, we have discovered a brand new to us: Branche Beauty Sleep, that will help you tremendously in quality sleep. If you don't sleep well, you cannot expect to do well. There are two words for the world to be aware of when Peachy Deegan does not get quality sleep: watch out! She slept quite well last night, because she wore Noir de Nuit, the mask she likes the best by Branche Beauty Sleep. It is a generous size and practically covers her entire face. It's black on both sides to offer stronger light filtration. No light gets in at all, and her hair which is a work of art in itself thanks to Edward Tricomi and Julien Farel is fabulously protected with all of these products which are all 100% silk (see "Hair Benefits" later in this article). And it is practically Donna Day on Whom You Know-we just featured Donna Degnan for the first time; Branche Beauty Sleep is created and owned by Donna Hinds. It's Fashion Week in New York right now, but you will never look fashionable with no sleep.

We like Belle de Nuit for an afternoon nap. Like Noir de Nuit, it is ideal for relaxing the eyes to prevent dark circles and fine lines. (and ooh la la don't you love how the names are in French? We do wish they manufactured them in the USA or Europe however.) This lightweight silk eye mask fits like a dream. The generous size keeps light out to induce a more restful sleep and prevents pressure to delicate eye tissue. 100% Silk, inside and out. It's filled with silk fibers stretched and sewn by hand, so it’s lightweight and comfortable, and the inside panel is made of non-bleached, non-dyed silk to caress your face with the benefit of silk’s 18 natural amino acids.

Branché Sleep masks are recommended by doctors and sleep experts to increase the body’s own regenerative processes allowing skin’s deepest recovery; including melatonin production, a skin-protecting antioxidant, and human growth hormone, a crucial ingredient in collagen production.

La Sieste Tranquillité
This edition is the ultimate in healthful rest, as it is covered in luxurious Branché Silk with a Flax Seed Insert to apply gentle weight to acupressure points to assist in relaxation. Use this one on the horrible, no good, very bad days. The Flax Seed Insert can be warmed or cooled for therapeutic benefits. When it is cool, it relieves dry, puffy eyes and takes the sting out of a brow wax and reduces swelling after a cosmetic procedure.  It's especially useful during allergy season.  When it's heated, it helps to reduce nasal congestion and relieves the discomfort from sinus headaches. 

Branché Charmeuse Case is designed to work naturally with skin and hair, making nighttime beauty treatments more effective and morning routines a breeze.

Silk’s amino acids resemble those found in human skin, creating a perfect synergy and a balanced pH that can help to increase skin and hair hydration levels. Even the finest cotton robs moisture from your face and hair, making skin more prone to wrinkling, and leaving you with dull, frizzy hair. 

SKIN BENEFITS
PREVENT WRINKLES: Let’s skin glide instead of creasing, helping to avoid the development of sleep lines, and, if they are shallow enough, helps to let previous sleep lines heal and regenerate.
BETTER-HYDRATED SKIN: Silk helps to maintain skin’s moisture content preventing the onset of wrinkles, as hydrated skin is more resilient, so it bounces back and less likely to develop lines and wrinkles.

INCREASED EFFICACY of SKINCARE PRODUCTS: Silk enhances absorption of your beauty products, increasing their effectiveness. 

SMOOTHER SKIN: Your natural tossing and sleep movements over silk polish skin’s outer epidermis, resulting in smoother skin.

HAIR BENEFITS:

BETTER-HYDRATED HAIR: Silk doesn’t rob your hair of its natural oils, making for healthier, silkier hair. 

LESS HAIR BREAKAGE and HAIR LOSS: The slippery surface let’s hair glide across the pillow, avoiding unnecessary hair loss due to breakage caused by cotton. Your mane will be thicker and fuller. 

SHINIER HAIR: When you sleep on a silk pillowcase your natural tossing and sleep movements smooth the cuticle layer, resulting in smoother, shinier hair.

BLOWOUTS LAST LONGER: Charmeuse Case keeps hair tangle-free, and allows blowouts & hairstyles to last longer. This reduces damage caused by daily styling, and frees up valuable time.

HEALTHIER EYELASHES: Even your eyelashes can benefit from silk, whereas cotton can tug and crease your eyelashes, sleeping on silk helps to keep your eyelashes healthier and fuller.



Donna Hinds
Creator/Owner

Born and raised in the small river town of Hannibal MO, famous for Mark Twain's boyhood stories, Branché founder Donna Hinds' childhood was every bit as colorful as these classic tales. Her vivid memories include playing Hide and Go Seek on horseback with her brothers and sister, she and her best friend Heidi packing saddlebags with Barbies and peanut butter ‘n jelly sandwiches for a play date on horses and admiring the smooth satiny pillow slip which had been part of her mother's bridal trousseau.

Donna's early love of textiles unfolded into creating Branché, her own line of women's fashion. In 1994, Branché became one of the first environmentally friendly lines, and the name, taken from the French term for “hip” & “connected”, was perfect for the company that remains the culmination of Donna's design degree, yoga certification, energetic healing studies and organic lifestyle.

Aware of the healing power of color, Donna helped revamp the fashion industry by infusing color into the very beige-and-black fashion world of the mid-1990s. Her soft flowing designs inspired a more feminine style of dressing and were featured on the cover of California Apparel News.


Selling to over 800 specialty boutiques including Nordstrom, Donna needed to look the part of a self-empowered business owner and fashionable clothing designer. She had a ‘warehouse' of clothes, but a demanding schedule left little time for her hair.

Inspired by the memory of her mother's polyester satin pillow slip used to keep her hairstyle between weekly visits to the hairdresser, and silk charmeuse, one of her favorite fabrics, Donna recreated a vintage pillow slip for her own use. Not only did her hairstyle look fresh in the morning, she also found that she no longer woke with creases on her face!

"I took it everywhere, especially to NY trade shows where I had to be ready early, with a 3-hour time change, after a rushed week of shipping orders and preparing the new sample line."

Knowing that silk’s magical qualities have been recognized in many cultures for thousands of years and certain that she woke up more refreshed, calmer and more balanced, Donna researched and discovered that silk is used in post-surgical healing and for rapid recovery from trauma.

Utilizing her experience and extensive knowledge of fabric, Donna was able to locate and identify the optimum weave, weight and quality of fiber to result in a pillow slip that preserves the magical qualities through repeated washings and the rigors of everyday life.

"Craving a simpler lifestyle and discovering the beauty benefits, healing properties, and the luxuriousness of sleeping on silk charmeuse, I literally woke up one morning inspired to create Branché Charmeuse Case. I depend on Charmeuse Case to wake up with ready-to-walk-out-the-door hair, this frees up available time to focus on other things. I can’t imagine my life without it and know that other women will relish the same convenience."

Donna Hinds, CEO / Creative Director.
Donna earned a BA in marketing from the University of Denver and a Certificate in Fashion Design from The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles.

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Monday, July 18, 2016

The City That Absolutely Sleeps: Whom You Know Recommends the ChattyFeet ChattyPillow Cases of both Taylor Sleep and Johnny Slept by Gil Kahana and Humberto De Sousa



Quite inventive, quality products often are designed and manufactured in Europe!
To that end we are thrilled to introduce a new brand to you: ChattyFeet which we learned about through the brilliance of Twitter.  In this case, they are designed in the UK and made in Spain.  The result is high-quality brilliance in both fabric and color artistically emblazoned on each pillowcase.  
Sleeping well is of utmost importance and it is more fun to sleep well when you have pillowcases that are entertaining, and in this case, of entertainment!
Perfect for families and singles alike, if you need good company when you’re home alone (or just want to have more fun in bed) ChattyPillow can lend an understanding ear and ensure you’ll never be lonely! These happy characters are great to cuddle with and chat about your day when there’s no one else around, so they are perfect for students living away from home or when your partner is away with work. They’ll be your children’s best friend and help keep night-time monsters at bay and can comfort YOU when your kids are away on a sleepover!


Follow ChattyFeet on: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , Pinterest

Co-founder and Co-owner Gil tells us:
It all started few years ago when we met with friends and had a funny idea: 'What if your socks could talk like a sock puppet?'. We thought it would be funny so we decided to give it a try. We started prototyping by drawing on a white sock and creating short funny videos with sock characters. It was challenging to find a producer but after trying in different countries, we were glad to find a good partner to collaborate with.

Our first collection was launched in December 2012 with only 4 characters designed by us and our friends.  
We sold them in markets and online and the reactions were great. It made people laugh and gave us motivation to continue. 
Three years and a half of trading and the ChattyFeet collection now have around 30 characters selling in 10 countries. 
For us, the greatest achievement is when we see that our products made people smile. We hope to create many more chatty products in the next year.

Gil Kahana is a designer who is passionate about encouraging people enjoy playful lives. His background in User Experience Design helps him create meaningful products and services, thanks to his deep understanding of audiences. Gil also loves to cook and in 2009 he co-wrote a recipe book to help readers prepare better lunches for work. The book sold more than 30,000 copies and helped many more workers to enjoy exciting, satisfying packed-lunches. In 2012, Gil co-founded ChattyFeet with Humberto De Sousa, a funny gift brand that focuses on illustrated sock characters. These entertaining accessories cheer up wearers and encourage imaginative play between generations. 

Humberto De Sousa is a communication designer, specialising in web and mobile products. He enjoys working on products that people have fun using and is currently one of the ‘big feet’ co-founders at ChattyFeet.com. More than just a socks company, the brand offers creative and interactive gifts. Humberto is also a designer at Hoop, a mobile app that helps families do more together, and previously helped millions of shoppers save money while working at VoucherCodes.co.uk, the largest online coupon business in Europe. Despite living in London 12 years, Humberto likes to show off his Southern Portuguese origins at every opportunity with the art of deboning fish.

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New Column: The City That Absolutely Sleeps

We believe quality sleep is crucially important to overall success.  Do not ever make the mistake of waking the sleeping Peachy...

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