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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.

Dreams are a part of our sleep cycle but we don't always remember them. In our blog, we discuss what part of our brain controls dream memory and why we often quickly forget our dreams when we wake up. We also suggest ways in which you can boost your abiity to remember your dreams - and how changing your bedroom environment and bedding can help.

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.

Some memories stay with us forever—those special moments shared with Mum that bring warmth to our hearts. To celebrate, we’re giving you the chance to win a luxurious Devon Duvets wool duvet of your choice! Simply share a cherished memory with your mum to enter. One lucky winner will be selected at random. Enter now!

If you are constantly waking up with a blocked nose, itchy eyes or by coughing and sneezing, you might be dealing with an allergy. In our blog we discuss how some types of bedding can make your allergy worse and discover how switching to a wool duvet can help. You'll also discover what special properties wool has and why it is both hygeinic and hypoallergenic.

Have you ever wondered why our sleep patterns change as we get older? In our blog we discuss how our natural body clock changes during our life and the factors that can impact on it. Find out what these factors are and check out our tips on how to achieve better sleep.  You can also find out more in Dick's podcast, which is attached to this blog.

Sleepwalking occurs when someone partially wakes up during deep sleep but their brain isn't fully active. This means they can move around, or even carry out actions, without being consciously aware they are doing so. In our blog, we discuss what can trigger sleepwalking and give some lifestyle tips that can help to reduce it. 

Customers often ask us about TOG ratings and how these work for wool duvets. In our blog we discuss the unique properties of wool, why these make wool such a wonderful duvet filling and how it can help you to sleep better. We also explain why fixed TOG ratings do not apply to our wool duvets.

Caffeine can affect the quality of your sleep and this is because it is a stimulant and can affect your body's natural triggers for sleep. In our blog and podcast we explain how and why caffeine impacts our sleep - and also offer some tips on how we can make some lifestyle changes that will help us to improve our sleep naturally. 

Sleep research has discovered that certain colours are more calming when it comes to relaxing or sleeping in your bedroom. Read our blog to find out which are the best colours for sleep, and which colours are more likely to make you feel energised or more restless. We also briefly touch on the science of colour and how our eyes and brain work to translate light into colour.

With so many duvets out there to choose from, this blog discusses the different types and how a duvet filling can play a significant role in not only your comfort during sleep but also your health and the envrionment. Read more to discover the difference between synthetic, down and wool duvets and then watch Dick's podcast "What's really inside your duvet?"

If you sleep better, you dream better...and if you dream better, anything is possible. We have always believed this at Devon Duvets and so in this this blog, we list 7 great ideas that reportedly came about as a result of sleep or dreams. This includes science, literature, music and the movies. Read on to find out more.