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200GSM vs 350GSM vs 500GSM vs 700GSM Wool Quilts: Which One Is Right for You?
Choosing a wool quilt can seem straightforward until you encounter different GSM options. Many Australian shoppers find themselves comparing 200 GSM, 350 GSM, 500 GSM, and 700 GSM wool quilts without fully understanding which one best suits their needs. The truth is that there is no single "best" GSM. The right choice depends on...Read More
How to Choose the Right Wool Quilt GSM for Australian Weather
Choosing a wool quilt is not just about selecting a brand or size. One of the most important factors that determines comfort is GSM. Understanding GSM can help you find a quilt that keeps you comfortable during Australia's diverse weather conditions and improves your sleep quality throughout the year. Many shoppers see terms lik...Read More
Complete Australian Wool Quilt Buying Guide for Every Sleeper Type
Choosing the right quilt can make a significant difference to your sleep quality. While many people focus on finding the perfect mattress or pillow, the quilt you use every night plays an equally important role in maintaining comfort throughout the year. For Australian households, wool quilts have become one of the most popular ...Read More
Best Australian Wool Quilts for Better Sleep Comfort in Every Season
Getting a good night's sleep starts with choosing the right bedding. While many Australians focus on mattresses and pillows, the quilt you sleep under can have a significant impact on your comfort throughout the year. This is where Australian Wool Quilts stand out as one of the most versatile and comfortable bedding options avai...Read More
Wool Quilt Care & Storage Guide
Introduction: Wool quilts are not just cozy; they're also an investment in comfort and quality sleep. However, like any good thing, they need a little TLC to stay in tip-top shape. In this blog, let's dive into the wonderful world of caring for and storing your wool doona . 1. Wool Quilt Wash Types The first thing we need to ...Read More
What is GSM for Doonas and Underlays? Unveiling the Comfort Code…
Introduction: Picture this: You're on the hunt for the perfect doona or underlay to elevate your sleep experience. You stumble upon the term GSM, and suddenly, it feels like you need a secret code to understand what it means for your cozy haven. Fear not! In this blog post, we'll unravel the mystery behind GSM and why it's a ...Read More
How to Stay Warm and Cut Energy Bills This Winter
Australia is a nation of extremes. Except in a few isolated pockets of paradise, we have a well-deserved reputation for the brutality of our summer and winter weather. Yet another extreme that adds to the challenge of achieving a comfortable indoor temperature is Australia's record high energy costs . But don't stress out too ...Read More
6 Reasons To Buy Australian Made Products
If I were to ask you to name some Australian-made products, your mind will probably flick to a few Aussie icons. The Akubra? Driza-bone? RM Williams boots? A cheeky SA Chardy? Chewy, overcooked, bbq Roo steaks? All these products are awesome legends in their own right, except perhaps the Roo, but awesome Australian-made goods go...Read More
Which Size Doona Should I Buy?
Your bed is arguably the most important piece of furniture in your house. It is more than just a mattress; it should be your safe harbour from the storms of the day. It should also be a warm and welcoming focal point in your bedroom Getting your bed right begins with the essential foundations. Choosing the size of your doona is ...Read More
How To Get Ready For Winter With Wool
When double-glazed refers to your doughnuts and thermals are what your nan wears, you know you’re going to be woefully prepared for winter...again! Australian homes are often designed with a focus on the hot summer months. Yet every year we are surprised at how bloody freezing winter can be. We don our Uggs, switch on expensiv...Read More
How To Get A Great Nights Sleep With Your Partner 3
Blog #3 of 3: Sleep-disorder solutions Sleep disorders affect approximately 1 in 5 Australians. And that statistic doesn’t include the partners who also suffer. That’s a lot of tired people! These situations are not pleasant for either person and certainly not helpful in strengthening a relationship. We take a look at two of the...Read More
How To Get A Great Nights Sleep With Your Partner 2
Blog #2 of 3: Create a night-time good routine It might be a romantic notion to go to bed at the same time, but it rarely works like that. Tiredness can make you cranky and crankiness leads to arguments. Avoid the negative cycle and get into a good routine. Establish your habits If your relationship is new, you're probably st...Read More
How To Get A Great Nights Sleep With Your Partner 1
Blog #1 of 3: Create the right environment There's nothing better than the simple pleasure of snuggling under the doona with the person you love. Waking up next to the warmth of your partner is one of the perks of being in a relationship...if you can ignore the morning breath! It is even beneficial for our health because it enco...Read More
7 Ways To Sleep Soundly On Hot Summer Nights
Are you struggling to get a good night’s sleep at the moment? You’re not alone. It’s been a record-breaking hot and humid summer. Whilst WA has sweltered in hotter than normal temperatures, in Sydney, we’ve been waking up to an average morning humidity of 84% ! And, unfortunately, the effects of La Nina are not set to subside u...Read More
Halcyon Dreams Wool Product & Company Update
New Products The team at Halcyon Dreams have been hard at work on a couple of new and very exciting products to be released later in 2020. We will be adding 2 x new wool quilts to our Australian wool quilts range. And we have a new wool underlay and wool pillow in the works for later in 2020. Of special interest is a new specia...Read More
Choosing The Doona Thats Best For You
It’s almost wintertime again which means it is time to bring out the hot chocolate for those cold winter nights. Speaking of those cold nights, do you have the right bedding to stay warm? If not, we’ve put together a handy little guide to help you choose a doona that’s perfect for your needs. What is a Doona, Quilt, Duvet, Com...Read More
Australian Wool History
What Makes Australian Wool So Good? Australian wool is famous all over the world for its high quality, and rightly so. On the face of it, Australia would not seem a likely place for producing the world's best wool yet somehow, against the odds, we’ve managed to come out on top when it comes to the production of top quality woo...Read More
The 4 Different Stages Of Sleep Simplified
Until the 1950’s, scientists believed that sleep was simply our bodies and minds going into shut down mode, and that there wasn’t much more to it. Nowadays this seems hard to believe as most people are quite aware that there is a difference between the foot-jerking stage of light sleep and the stage where it would literally ta...Read More
5 Tips For A Better Nights Sleep
Sleeplessness is something that around one third of the world experience regularly, so it’s most likely something you’ve had to deal with at some stage in your life. It’s proven that irregular sleeping patterns and insomnia can result in health issues, which gives us a strong message that sleepless nights are about so much more ...Read More
Halcyon Dreams Company News & Updates
With winter now disappearing in the rear view mirror, the team at Halcyon Dreams have come up for air. Due to high level demand, our machines have been running non-stop this winter, as have we! New Wool Products! We are currently pouring our focus into the development of new wool quilts and underlays to provide a more diverse p...Read More
