Bed Formulas
Featuring DIGITAL FRUITS approved bedding from Brooklinen
You should’ve known your 32-year-old situationship wasn’t the one when his torn Avengers bedsheets hadn’t been washed in 10 years.
Something as simple and utilitarian as our bedding can speak volumes about our inner workings— whether it’s a deliberate choice or a relic from a past self. (Which! Is not inherently a bad thing. Sometimes embracing and caring for items from our past can be a beautiful way to honor old versions of ourselves. However, the Avengers bedsheets…)
We’ve heard it before: the chaos or serenity in our environment reflects the chaos or serenity in our brains. We are in constant, symbiotic conversation with our spaces. Our spaces shift with the ever-changing nature of our life circumstances, moods, personalities—the good, the bad, et cetera. A new interest in horses stokes the collecting of old horse paintings at the thrift store. Perhaps you’ve upgraded from floor mattress to bedframe. Maybe you’re like me and your schedule just got 10x busier, so your apartment is just sort of… a mess. But in a chic way, of course (lying to myself for mental health reasons).
Consciously or unconsciously, we can create environmental chaos that doesn’t support us and keeps us stuck in a state we’d rather get out of. But the alchemy is in the flip side— we can choose to use our space as an altar of creation and self-reverence.
Which brings me to the bedtime ritual. Because winding down and tucking into bed is more than just a thing we have to do to function— it’s a sacred little portal that helps us truly thrive when we tune into how to best alchemize this part of our day.
Maybe your bedtime ritual includes some of the same things mine does! Like:
Magnesium + L-Theanine (my Shaaaaylaaaaaa) drink a couple hours before bed
Smart bulbs in my lamps that I turn to a sweet orange-y cozy light also a couple hours before bed, paired with pillar candles for maximum peaceful vibes
App blocking app so I don’t scroll on socials in bed (as much as I can resist)
But the true foundation of a cozy, restorative bedtime ritual? It’s loving your bed. And consider that you can alchemize your bed to feel like the ultimate YOU space— to reflect the serenity, personality, or comfort you want to call into your life.
Or perhaps, you just want to get comfortable with your current life chaos and romanticize the flaws and frustrations. Sometimes just being messy and human and loving it (or letting yourself not love it) is the answer. But anyways!
Our beds are our space to ground ourselves and feel safe and rested in our bodies and brains. Creating a cocoon that feels like you is essential to building an environment where you can truly thrive. And it’s a multi-sensory experience, too— we all have different preferences when it comes to texture, color, the number of pillows, and even the weight of our blankets.
Slowing down and curating not only our nighttime routine but our bed formula will lead to not only a better night’s sleep but a deeper connection to the self. A beautiful blend, a SOUP, of being physically cozier and well-rested, nourishing your nervous system, and feeling like your space reflects all of your favorite parts about you.
Need some bedding alchemy inspiration? Allow me to introduce you to some DIGITAL FRUITS-approved bed formulas, for your perusal.
Featuring the most iconic, the most chic bedding from my favorite linen company— Brooklinen.
BED FORMULA 01
Cranberry, sky blue, and grey.
A former flannel bedding hater, this set hits different. Perfect for the colder seasons, it literally feels like a cashmere sweater. And it’s not too heavy, it’s kind of fluffy and marshmallow-y to me. Pairing it with the airy Classic Percale sheets felt like a perfect combo for the chilly Winter-to-Spring transitional season.
This formula is edgy, she’s running late for her DJ set kind of vibe. Punk with a little hyperpop.
She smells like a smoky-dark-berry-vanilla perfume.
BED FORMULA 02
Cream, ivory, navy, poppy red.
Okay, yeah, I cheated. This is not only a bed formula but a fresh-out-of-the-shower cozy nighttime garb formula. The Washed Linen sheet set has aaalways been my go-to sheet set (I rocked the orange/cream striped linen set for years). It was a no-brainer to include it in this list, especially ahead of summer. Not to mention, it’s one of the most affordable European flax linen sheets you can find. Airy, comfy, cooling, and gets softer and softer with each wash.
And if you’re a girl that loves the put together feeling of a matching workout set, perhaps its time to consider the matching shower set. This KULE collab is so cute, I’ve been quite literally living in it like the homebody I am. It’s a nice and weighty terrycloth that’s super soft. And the towels are the perfect size (AKA big), great for the shower or the beach.
This formula is giving French Riviera vacation. For the girlypops who appreciate airy, cozy textures and a clean, consistent colorway. Easy, breezy, and a little Parisian chic.
She smells like sea salt and expensive hotel candles.
BED FORMULA 03
Chartreuse green, creamy blue, beige, white.
Oh, she’s fun. Light, bright, and full of creative energy. The Classic Percale set in full feels perfectly versatile, especially when paired with a fun throw (I like to sleep with this set on its own and if I get chilly I pull the throw on top).
This is a formula fit for the plant lover/artist who’s favorite season is spring. Perfect for if you have a cat, because I can confirm my cat Winston George Michael Jordan Peele LOVES this throw.
She smells like the peel from a just eaten blood orange.
BED FORMULA 04
White, navy.
This girl has her life together. Your most aspirational friend. She’s mastered the balancing act of girlbossing too close to the sun and prioritizing her wellness. She’s structured in her sleep routine, but spontaneous when it comes to her creativity.
This formula just works. Every time. Perfect if you don’t want to think too hard, but want to make subtle statement.
She smells like a mix of sunscreen, black tea, and an earthy rose perfume.
BED FORMULA 05
Cream, black, mints.
The effortlessly chic, zen friend. A writer, a tea drinker, a yoga class taker. She discovered wabi-sabi design and never looked back.
This duvet cover is my FAVORITE of the lot. An elevated basic that goes with literally every sheet set. It has a little weight to it, so it feels a little like a weighted blanket to me. Writing this from under it right now.
A formula that feels peaceful, chic, and elevated.
She smells like hinoki incense and mossy perfume oil.
BED FORMULA 06
We all know this diva. She collects archive magazines, has a subscription to Vogue Runway, and does in fact require a rose matcha to function.
Out of all of the throw blankets, this one is my favorite. Something about the dark colorway with the check pattern feels incredibly cool to me. But the real star of the show? The Luxe Sateen sheets. Holy shit? This is my first time trying this set out, and I didn’t know what to expect. But they are easily my favorite sheet flavor of the month. So soft, so luxurious, and I sleep like a BABY in them.
This formula is fun, fashionable, and mature without being boring.
She smells like amber and sandalwood. And probably matcha and old magazine paper.
Sleeping is my favorite hobby, and I’m dying to know what helps you do it well. What’s your bed formula?
Sweet dreams. xo
<3, Emma
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I love brooklinen!!!
omg this comes at a perfect time for me