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One of these seed heads floated into our workshop this week. A reminder of what our logo is based on!

Any of our lovely friends out there who will help Oxford University out with their survey? https://psychiatryoxford.qualtrics.com/‚Ä ¶/form/SV_1LCPcPTAXx‚Ķ

Following on from our post about the Newgale mattress the other day, here are a few more pictures of its progress.

Always nice to see what happens to the organic wool we use in our products.

Word of the day, from the workshop.
Rebecca
"Some pictures of my progress after two days working on this custom sized Newgale. I find it so therapeutic making these type of mattresses. The peace and tranquillity I find myself in, imagining the heritage and history of this style mattress just makes me feel honoured to be hand crafting them in this day and age."
... #abacanewgalemattress #heritage #organiclifestyle #organicmattress
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A short video with snippets of a Chester mattress being made. A more up to date video is in progress along with many more exciting projects! #organicmattress #organiclifestyle

Oh my goodness! 2000 page likes! Thank you so much to everyone who supports our family run business. It means such a lot to us, thank you.

We don’t often post other people’s videos on our site, but we are making an exception for this one. Yes, it’s American, and there are a couple of things in it that aren’t relevant in the UK, but this man describes in painful detail what has happened to an industry that used to pride itself on its skills and workmanship. If you’re doing your research into which mattress to buy, I’d say it was essential viewing! https://youtu.be/Jlnzxugf3eY

Wool is one of those amazing fibres which is sadly still overlooked in today’s fast paced world.
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As a one off special for all our lovely Facebook friends, we are offering you all 15% off selected products. All you need to do is send us a facebook messege with which products you are interested in. If you are outside the UK, messege us your address as well and we'll give you a quote. Bedding not included in this offer.

Wow! We just hit a 1000 page likes! Thank you everyone who loves what we do üòäüòä

Following the success of our little piece on BBC One Wales, we've created a short video of our most traditional mattress. Enjoy!

The weather may have cooled down a little for some of us, but the hope is that we’ll get some more sunshine this year. A ‘proper’ summer even! Trying to get to sleep when the temperature is high can be difficult, so what can be done to make sure that you get as good a night’s rest as possible? Here are some tips that might help:
Keep windows and curtains firmly closed during the day, it’ll be hotter outside than in! Open your windows as soon as the sun goes down, and if possi...ble, keep them open all night, Circulation of air is really important in hot weather, so leave bedroom doors open as well If possible dress your bed with cotton sheets and a light woollen blanket. Duvets are designed to trap the heat! A fan can be a great help as long as it doesn’t rattle …. A cool shower before bed can work wonders for making you feel more comfortable Wear the absolute minimum to bed, and make sure that what you’re wearing is made of a light cotton Mattresses that are made with man made materials, especially foams and polyesters aren’t breathable or absorbent so you will get very hot and sweaty on them. If you have such a mattress at the moment, plan ahead and order a mattress made with natural materials. Wool is the best breathable fibre to sleep on or under as it will wick away any dampness, meaning you get a better night’s sleep. We all lose approximately a pint and a half of fluid through our skin every night, far more when the weather is warm. So make sure you stay hydrated.
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Abaca is a wholly organic company and all of us who are part of the business care deeply about the way that our raw materials are produced. That concern extends to the food we eat, and we are so pleased to see that the Sustainable Food Trust is making a real impact. Check out their web site and maybe sign up to their newsletter, it has much food for thought! https://sustainablefoodtrust.org/

A very nice article in the spring issue of The Investor magazine about our founder, Rhiannon. She's still at work helping man the phones and is brilliant at helping people choose the right mattress. Why not give her a call!

One of the pleasures of living in rural Wales is being able to escape for a walk lunchtime with the dog. So for all those feeling too hot today, here's a little clip of my spaniel enjoying his afternoon dip!