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The Cozy Guide: Creating Your Cold Weather Sanctuary

The Cozy Guide: Creating Your Cold Weather Sanctuary

We don’t know how the weather’s feeling where you are, but here at Shepherd’s Dream headquarters around the 42nd parallel, the days are growing shorter, the mornings have a chilly edge to them, and the leaves are beginning to fade out from the height of their summer green. You know what that means—it’s cozy time!

Falling for Sustainable Home Decor Trends

Falling for Sustainable Home Decor Trends

Here we are at the threshold of Fall 2023, and the energy in the marketplace is a bit…chaotic. On the one hand, we’ve been emerging from the haze of the global pandemic and refocusing on home and our wellbeing, and on the other, the economy is wonky and news is dire about our planet’s ecological health. What’s a bedding company to do?

Upgrading Dorm Room Comfort: Bedding Essentials Every Student Needs

Upgrading Dorm Room Comfort: Bedding Essentials Every Student Needs

It’s that time of year…new students are heading to campus and moving into dorm rooms and college apartments. Even though they may be leaving the nest, it doesn’t mean they have to sleep on the usual college bedding. Many of our items are perfect for dorm life or those formative college apartments.

6 Reasons to Choose a Wool Topper Over a Featherbed

6 Reasons to Choose a Wool Topper Over a Featherbed

Feathers are a natural material that is also environmentally sustainable. So for those who prefer natural bedding, how do wool toppers and featherbeds compare? We’re glad you asked! Let’s look into it.

The Ultimate Guide to a Spring Bedroom Refresh

The Ultimate Guide to a Spring Bedroom Refresh

It’s officially March! And while several parts of the country are experiencing some epic winter weather (us included!), the days are growing longer, plants are stirring beneath the soil, and buds are beginning to pop out on the ends of the bare tree branches. So even if you’re not quite feeling or seeing it yet, the promise of it is there. Soon!

Finding Your Perfect Pillow

Finding Your Perfect Pillow

It’s 2023, and sleep is a hot topic. Most of us don’t get enough of it, and that can really do a number on our daily lives. Some of us have trouble getting to sleep, while others have trouble staying asleep through the night. And a whole bunch of us wake up everyday with aches and pains we wish we didn’t have.

Last Minute Gift Ideas—Shop Local!

Last Minute Gift Ideas—Shop Local!

The winter holiday gift-giving season is in full swing, and for many people, it can be a hectic time of year. Perhaps there are some bare spots under your tree or a few folks on your list particularly tricky to buy for, and unless you’re willing to pay exorbitant shipping costs, the online shopping window has closed. What to do?

Wool filled comforters

We offer a summer weight, all seasons and winter weight comforter…so that there is an option for everybody!

Snuggle Mate Wool Filled Topper

 Improve your sleep with Our Organic Wool Filled Topper! One of our most popular products and the perfect addition to any bed is our 3″ Snuggle Mate Wool Filled Topper. Filled purely with our Premium temperature regulating EcoWool batting and encased in a soft,...

Highlighting Products Featuring our EcoWool Batting

Highlighting Products Featuring our EcoWool Batting

Batting, noun (bat·​ting): layers or sheets of raw cotton or wool or of synthetic fibrous material used for lining quilts or for stuffing or packaging. Here at Shepherd’s Dream, we stuff several of our products with an exceptionally high quality of wool—and now’s a...

Pillows Support More Than Just Your Head

Pillows Support More Than Just Your Head

No one would argue with you if you said, “Your head is important.” But then why do so many people sleep with their heads on subpar pillows? A bad pillow can lead to neck and back pain, chemical aggravations, and poor sleep. And a lack of quality sleep can lead to all...

Just How Organic is that Organic Textile?

Just How Organic is that Organic Textile?

If you’ve taken a look at our Organic Wool Comforter or any of our other organic products, you might have seen the GOTS Approved Organic seal.  GOTS stands for the Global Organic Textile Standard. GOTS is an international organization seeking to make organic...

Sleep Your Best – Improving Health Through Rest

Sleep Your Best – Improving Health Through Rest

Sleep Your Best - Improving Health Through Rest With the way the world has been lately, many people are looking for ways to improve their health in various ways; trying their best to improve their immune system in some way or another to keep themselves and their...

Is Your Pillow Aggravating Chemical Sensitivities?

Is Your Pillow Aggravating Chemical Sensitivities?

Are you bothered by strong candles or perfume smells? What about cleaning supplies or exhaust fumes? Many people struggle with chemical sensitivities that can make everyday tasks and outings miserable. Something as simple as sitting near a woman in a restaurant who...

What Are Kemp Fibers & Guard Hairs (And Should You Be Worried)?

What Are Kemp Fibers & Guard Hairs (And Should You Be Worried)?

Every once in a while we get a call from a customer who, having recently purchased one of our wool comforters or mattress protectors, needs clarification about the black hairs sometimes found amongst the wool.   These fibers are known as guard hairs. They offer...

All Season Wool Comforter Versus 100% Organic Comforter

All Season Wool Comforter Versus 100% Organic Comforter

Are you wondering what’s the difference between our All-Season Wool Comforter and our 100% Organic Comforter?-- You’re not alone. We get asked this all the time. In fact, we recently replied to a customer inquiry asking for more information differentiating the two....

7 Dos and Don’ts of Wool Bedding Care

7 Dos and Don’ts of Wool Bedding Care

Wool Bedding Dos and Don'ts In order to make it even easier, here are seven dos and don’t of wool bedding care to help you get started: DO let your bed breathe. Instead of insisting you make your bed every morning, we insist you unmake it. Wool wicks moisture away...

5 Benefits of Merino Wool Blankets

5 Benefits of Merino Wool Blankets

Top 5 Benefits of Merino Wool A blanket made from merino sheep’s wool is one of the softest and most comfortable fabrics to wrap up in. Once you try it, you may never go back! Not only does it feel amazing, but it also has loads of other great benefits. Here’s our top...

Wool Bedding Compression 101

Wool Bedding Compression 101

Wool Bedding Compressions One of the most important considerations in caring for your all-natural wool bedding is compression. Being mindful of compression ensures that your wool-filled bedding withstands many years of use. At Shepherd’s Dream, all of our bedding is...

Is Your Mattress Biodegradable, or Will It End Up In a Landfill?

Is Your Mattress Biodegradable, or Will It End Up In a Landfill?

Biodegradable Beds vs Conventional Beds in Landfills Did you know that 50,000 mattresses are thrown out daily in the United States? If we were to stack all of these mattresses on top of each other, they would be the equivalent of 40 Empire State Buildings...per day....

New Limited Edition, Colored Wool Blankets

We are excited to offer new Colored Woolen Blankets made here in the USA. Our Specialty Wool Blanket is made from 100% locally sourced super fine wool.  This Limited Edition wool blanket is available in a long throw size and in a variety of beautiful colors. These...

Heirloom Bed felts for the New paradigm

Ancient and Timeless Our heartfelt Woolen felts are pure, simple, versatile and affordable!  Offered to our Shepherd's Dream customer's first by the Heartfelt Collective, a group of pioneering bed makers in the Shasta Valley of northern most California.  Heartfelt is...

Washable Wool Puddle Pads

Made of 100% Pure Wool, our Washable Puddle pad is a great addition to any baby or kids' bed. Highly absorbent and protective, our pure wool Puddle pad will protect your mattresses from accidents and spills day and night!

Natural latex topper by Savvy Rest

We are pleased to be offering a beautiful, natural latex topper by Savvy Rest.  The 4" thick Harmony latex topper is available in either Dunlop or Talalay with density's of soft, medium or firm.  The latex is of the highest quality and is encased in an...

Autumn is among us..

It's always sad to say goodbye to the long summer days, but there is peace that comes with the beautiful, warm glow that comes with this time of the year. The nights are getting cooler and the days shorter as we all cozy back in to our homes and the rhythms of our...

Spring Care Tips For Your Wool Bedding

Bring the freshness of spring into your bedroom. It is the perfect time to give your wool bedding a little extra, tender loving care. Wool bedding will last for several decades with proper care. Here are some tips on how you can care for your wool bedding: Every three...