April 2026: Sleep, stress and finding calm

April 16, 2026 2 min read

April 2026: Sleep, stress and finding calm

HELLO LOVELY SMITTEN PEOPLE!

How's your Autumn rolling along? I hope you're doing ok.

There's a lot going on in the world at the moment... I think we're all feeling it. Important to notice the little things that make you smile, the little rituals like your morning cup of tea, seeing friends, cuddling warm pets, a walk in nature. And good restorative sleep!

Carl is still in hospital, doing lots of rehab with his carers, and continues to be stoic. He really is inspirational. 

As winter approaches, it's a very good time to talk about sleeping in merino. Because sleep is SO important, whatever the weather...and I don't know about you, but sleep is getting more elusive the older I get... so most nights you'll see me in my onesie, or merino shorts and a cami :) and then a Smitten Dressing Gown over that when I trot off to  get my cup of tea...

Smitten Sleep Formula

Sleep is critical- it allows your mind and body to recharge. It helps set you up for a good day, enables you to think clearly, to be able to focus, to regulate your emotions, then there's all that important cleaning (autophagy) and memory organisation that happens while you actually sleep...

So, did you know that wearing merino wool has been scientifically proven to help you sleep better and fall asleep quicker. Yay! It really does help! Even if you're having hormonal hot flushes, it regulates your body temperature and prevents you getting cold if you get a bit sweaty - it's a miracle!

And we have an excellent range of Australian made merino pajama's, onesies, and three different types of Dressing Gowns- so you're sure to find something to help you feel cosy and sleep beautifully.

Read more here:

Wool and Sleep Health Research | Woolmark

Wool Features & Benefits

 

Smitten Sleepwear

We have some absolutely beautiful new Dressing Gowns that have just arrived to cheer up your winter- in Green, Pink and Sunshiny Yellow!

Jacaranda Blue Navy Blue Aqua Navy & Orange Stripe

Smitten Pre Loved

Don't forget - as part of our continuous quest for circular fashion, we want you to send us your unloved Smitten, we give you Smitten credit, and someone else can get your items, and around and around it goes...

Like-new condition, merino clothing on sale at cost price or lower. What's not to love? Thanks to all of you for already getting on board! It's proving to be very popular...

SHOP PRE LOVED HERE

Navy Blue

That's all from me for now,

Enjoy the beautiful Autumn days and the slow start to winter... and take time to have naps and go slowly, that's what the cool seasons are about.

Thank you for supporting our family business.

See you next time...

Warmly,
Nic, Carl and The Smitten Team