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We all love wearing cotton. It’s soft, breathable, and durable. But as consumers, it’s important to know what we are buying and make conscious decisions about the products that go on our skin and in our homes. The ugly truth about cotton is that according to the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), although it covers only 5.7% of the cultivated land, cotton growers use 16.1% of the world’s most hazardous pesticides, including aldicarb, phorate, methamidophos and endosulfan. These pesticides can harm and poison farmers, wildlife, consumers, and the environment. Growing cotton is not good for us or the planet.  The...

If you have a bed, then you need sheets. But what kind of sheets? There are so many options out there, it's hard to know what to get: conventional cotton, organic bamboo, microfiber, eucalyptus, organic cotton? Some fabrics have obvious advantages while others have disadvantages. For example, organic bamboo is hypoallergenic but it lacks durability; microfiber is durable but not as breathable; cotton is breathable but uses a lot of water, etc. One fabric stands out amongst all others: Organic Cotton! Let's explore why. Organic cotton is healthier for you and your skin. It is grown without the use of...

We spend about a third of our lives in bed, so we truly believe it’s worth investing in a great set of sheets.We want to share our journey and the story behind how we created Westlake Home. And we hope to help you understand what goes into making the best bedding, for an optimal sleep experience. #wakeupwithwestlake  The Beginning of Our Journey “In order to understand any product, you need to research it. All brands mention thread count, so I thought it must matter. But it wasn’t until I started to do some research and travel to China that I really understood what it meant,”...

  The art of sustainable styling to get a bedroom that’s a perfect fit for you What’s your bedroom personality? Endless summer? Modern luxe? Masculine? We have some great ideas on how you can create the perfect bedroom for your aesthetic, while also utilizing sustainable materials that are good for the environment. A CHIC COASTAL RETREAT Summer doesn’t have to end just because the seasons change. If you like the cool coastal hues of a breezy summer day year-round, this is the perfect look for you. This look typically has a California bungalow vibe and the best place to start...

Small changes you can make to make your home more eco-friendly With the wildfires raging in the Pacific Northwest and Southern California, to hurricanes and flooding in the Gulf Coast, climate change is real and unfortunately, it’s here to stay. While it can sometimes feel overwhelming, there’s small changes we can make to how we live our lives that will contribute to the greater good of the planet.  Here’s our favorite lifestyle tips that we hope you add to your daily routine: Wash your clothes in cold water. Up to 90% of the energy used by a washing machine goes...

 As the golden days of summer fade into the amber hues of the Fall season, self-care remains a priority as we seek to find a balance between the “new normal” of our busy lives, with a desire for comfort and self-care.  One of the most important things you can do to take care of yourself is to get a good night’s sleep, which is just as important as regular exercise and a healthy diet. Good sleep can help you eat less, exercise better and overall lead to a healthier body and state of mind. Below are our editor’s top tips...

Our bedrooms should be our sanctuary. “It’s the one room that enables me to rest, restore and revitalize. It’s my safe space, my comfort zone,” says Marie-Charlotte, from the Westlake Home Team.  “I spend a lot of time in my bedroom, reading, meditating, sleeping. How much time do you spend in your room and do you feel good in it?” The average person sleeps about 8 hours. That’s a a total of 2,920 hours on average per year, spent in our bedrooms.  And that’s just our 'sleeping time’ it doesn’t include everything else we do in our bedroom. With all that time...

Our designs are crafted with passion for detail while also balancing our commitment to sustainability.  It has been a journey to produce a luxury sleeping experience that utilizes the highest quality, ultra-luxurious, organic, heirloom bedding while also being eco-conscious and offering our products at an affordable price point. Our Journey to Redefining Sustainable Luxury Bedding We traveled the world to accomplish this mission, and we’d like to share our journey with you. We began our journey to finding the perfect sustainable organic sheets by sampling a variety of organic cottons from around the world. We found our ideal cotton in...

Hear the story of our Founders journey to create sustainable organic cotton sheets and bedding that redefines sustainable luxury, crafted for the good of our homes and our planet.