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The Bella Terra bed is made form FSC-certified or reclaimed hardwood, organic cotton and all-natural latex.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence
1) The Pure-Rest O-Wool mattress pad is made from sheep’s wool. It is moisture resistant, breathable, and discourages bed bugs, dust mites and mold. $130 (twin) to $250 (king). (800) 596-7450; PureRest.com
2) Rawganique's luxurious terry blankets are made from durable and earth friendly European hemp and organic flax linen—with a touch of organic cotton for softness. From $99 (throw) to $299 (king size). (877) 729-4367; Rawganique.com
3) You deserve a great night’s sleep. Natura’s Dream Mate pillow is made with hypoallergenic, antimicrobial, natural Talalay latex and includes an unbleached cotton cover infused with aloe, a natural skin enhancer. $60. (888) 628-8723; NaturaWorld.com
4) Rest easier on a mattress made with organic cloth and nontoxic adhesives. Furnature’s Quilted Organic Innerspring Mattress contains organic cotton, dust mite-resistant wool, and demagnetized steel springs. $1,300 (twin mattress/foundation set); $2,500 (king mattress/ foundation set). (800) 326-4895; Furnature.com
5) Sleep comfortably on an organic, hemp-upholstered Bella Terra bedframe. Created from wood from sustainably managed forests and urban reclamation projects, the frame also features natural latex and organic-cotton batting. Handmade to order: From $2,700 (twin) to $4,300 (king). (800) 726-8365; BeanProducts.com
6) Keep warm in style with a handmade limited-edition quilt made from recycled-scrap fabric and certified-organic cotton batting. Flower Column wall quilt. $550. (919) 772-1412; FiberActiveQuilts.com
7) Esperanza Threads’ organic cotton sleepwear is both socially and environmentally responsible. An offshoot of the nonprofit Grassroots Coalition for Economic and Environmental Justice program, the company teaches sewing and business skills to low-income women in Ohio. Organic-cotton nightgown, from $75. (800) 397-0045; EsperanzaThreads.com
8) By hanging your favorite clothing on naturally aromatic Woodlore cedar hangers, you’ll protect it from cloth-eating moths and other pests. By practicing selective cutting, the company allows aromatic cedar to grow faster than it’s harvested, and it follows manufacturing techniques that create as little waste as possible. $5 each. (800) 288-0200; Woodlore.com
9) Snag hand-hammered, uniquely designed bedside lamps that are made by Mexican coppersmiths who gather and melt down discarded copper. Cobre Hand-Hammered Copper imports the fair trade lamps. Robertson Lamp with Ginkgo Shade: $385. Van Erp Lamp: $405. (503) 248-1111; Ecobre.com
10) For centuries, lavender has been highly regarded as a sleep aid and for its deodorizing and insect-repelling properties. Scent your drawers naturally with organic lavender from Jardin du Soleil. $17 for a set of three. (877) 527-3461; JardinDuSoleil.com
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