Good sleep hygiene requires both a comfortable bedroom environment and a bedtime routine conducive to sleep. Our Holiday 2024 Gift Guide focuses on some of our customer-favorite products designed to support these pillars of a great night’s sleep. After all, sufficient, quality sleep is the gift that gives all year.

Where to Begin When Choosing Holiday Gifts?

Consider the personality of each recipient and what makes them unique. Are they an intrepid traveler or someone who likes to cuddle up on the couch at home? Would they choose a long, hot bath or an extra hour (or two) of sleep? Our Holiday Gift Guide offers options to fit the personality and individual taste of each friend and family member on your list.

1.     Gifts for the Travel Lover

If you’re looking for a gift for a loved one that is always on the go, look no farther than our travel collection. We offer everything your traveler will need to stay rested on the road and comfortable upon arrival including travel pillows and sleep masks. Read more about how to use these travel amenities in our travel articles linked below.

2.     Gifts for the Homebody

Treat your homebody to a warm cashmere throw blanket to snuggle under while they read or watch the newest streaming series. Pair the throw with our 100% Mongolian cashmere robe and socks for the ultimate cozy day in.

If there are kids at home, spoil the little ones with something truly unique. Our pillow fort pillowcase is designed to put their imaginations to work and to keep them occupied for hours! Five slots accommodate standard or queen pillows. Stand it up in a circle for the kids to hide inside from pirates or invaders. Lay it down to create a perfect slumber party pillow for five. Ideal for in-house play, sleepovers, and pillow lovers! When all the pillows on your beds go missing, you know someone is having fun!

Shop eco-conscious luxury bedding and rest easy knowing that your gift was sustainable sourced from seed to sleep. We recommend our d.o.e. down on earth® organic cotton bedding.

3.     Gifts for the Sleep Lover

In the last few years, research has made it abundantly clear that sleep is as important to our mental and physical wellbeing as eating healthy and exercising. Great sleep begins with quality bedding built one layer at a time from the mattress up. That includes a waterproof mattress pad to protect the mattress from spills, a luscious feather bed  like those in five-star hotels to provide an added layer of cozy comfort, delicious sheets that work with the bedroom’s aesthetic, a toasty comforter in the appropriate weight, and, of course, a perfect pillow for each sleeper. Finally, you’ll want to dress the bed with a cozy throw.

We created our pillow butler® pillow system for our hotel clients to provide each of their guests with their choice of pillow. It was their satisfied guests looking for the pillows on which they’d slept memorably well that led us to create our retail website. When selecting a pillow as a gift, you should know how your loved one sleeps (stomach, back, or side) and whether they prefer down and feather or a down alternative. Those two pieces of information can get you far in selecting the right pillow to give as a gift.

When we’re taking customers who aren’t sure what they’d prefer through the pillow picking process, we begin with those questions. If they’re stomach sleepers, we recommend our white goose down pillow as it’s our softest pillow. For back sleepers, we recommend something with a bit more loft like our 25% down/75% feather pillow. For side sleepers, we recommend our rhapsody wrap or Hyatt double chamber pillow. For those who prefer down alternative pillows, we recommend our aquaplush® polyester pillows. If you’d prefer to give the gift of sleep but let your loved one pick their own pillow, we offer our gift cards beginning at $25.

Spoil the moms and moms to be in your life with a gift from our maternity collection. Your options range from our premium feather and down full-body-length premium body pillow with pillow protector and pillowcase to our unique love pregnancy pillow manufactured in an hourglass shape with a curve in the middle. If they’re not a fan of feather and down, we offer our down alternative favorite aquaplush® body pillow. Our body pillows make naptime or bedtime a lot more comfortable for anyone who likes to hug a pillow while they sleep. 

4.     Gifts for the Self-Care Expert

Looking for the perfect gift for someone who loves—or needs—to be pampered? In addition to manufacturing the pillows and bedding that will form their sleep oasis, we share the sleep wellness information that will help them to create a soothing bedtime routine. Gifts that support their individual routines include our terry tub pillow for their relaxing evening soaks and our black silk eye masks designed to eliminate ambient light while providing the benefits of silk to their skin and hair. Consider the gift of a spa day at home. Create a bundle featuring one of our robes, a pair of slippers, and a spa head wrap. Read our articles on getting the bedroom and bath ready for their relaxation linked below.

5.     Gifts for the Host (Under $150)

Do you have a friend or loved one who is always throwing a party or hosting overnight guests? We recommend you acknowledge their efforts with one of our special amenities. A great night's sleep is always assured with our tiara silks aromatherapy pillowcases, which includes a luxurious aromatherapy pillowcase and coordinated velvet travel bag. If you’re traveling for the holidays, pack one for yourself and one for your host. Another gift for your overnight host that will let them remember you fondly is our wash me tender silk and organic cotton towel set, which includes a mitt, wash cloth, head towel, and gel pack. Our Tea Fortée tea sets and Seda France™ candles fit nicely into your carryon or purse and make perfect small gifts to share upon your arrival or departure. 

Cheers to giving and receiving a great night’s sleep this holiday season. 

-Team at down etc

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