Good sleep can make or break your day. This may be a “blanket” statement, but it’s one that science is proving over and over. Humans need sleep to be able to function effectively each day. Darren and Kim Rennie, owners of Dreamland Sleep Shop in Upper Gibsons since 2000, have become sleep experts and are passionate about everything sleep.
Their number one goal has been to support clients in improving their sleep, so that they can get a great night’s sleep, which translates to a great day.
Why do they think sleep is so important? They believe “good sleep is good health.”
Leading experts now recognize sleep as a pillar of health. Poor sleep doesn’t just make you cranky the next day. Studies have shown that chronic sleep issues can lead to weight gain, impaired brain function, decreased memory and problem solving, increased inflammation, insulin resistance, reduced ability to regulate emotions, depression, and other chronic conditions.
How can Dreamland help you get your best night’s sleep? Whether it is Darren, Kim or one of their well-educated staff, they start with listening to your struggles. Each person is unique in their “why” – the reasons they are not getting the sleep they desire. These could include over-heating, back pain, insufficient support, stress, allergies, or other causes. Dreamland staff ask questions to discover “your why,” and then provide solutions to improve your sleep the very first time.
From mattresses to eye masks, you can rely on Dreamland to put you to sleep. They carry natural bedding products including wool, for those who struggle with over-heating, and bamboo, for those who like a soft, silky feel to their sheets.
Mattresses are available for every unique challenge. Do you and your partner each like a different mattress firmness? They can resolve that. Need to elevate your head or feet? They carry mattresses that adjust. Newer on the market are healing mattresses (supported by science) which can help you fall asleep faster, increase blood circulation, and regulate body temperature. Sounds dreamy, doesn’t it?
Another important aspect of getting a great night’s sleep is your pillow. Dreamland carries a large selection of pillows to suit your sleep style. Whether you are a side sleeper or a back sleeper, they can help you find the right pillow to support you throughout the night.
Organic cotton, bamboo, flannel, and linen sheet sets are available to satisfy your sleep comfort needs. These come in an array of colours to give your bedroom your desired look.
Darren and Kim don’t just take the word of the product rep as to the value of each item; they do their own research. They’ll try out mattresses and sheets to experience what it’s like to sleep on the products they carry. They want first-hand knowledge of how to best support their clients’ needs. This knowledge is always shared with their staff, so everyone has the information to educate customers on the best sleep options.
Twenty-three years ago, Darren and Kim recall, they were discouraged from opening Dreamland. Both are glad they didn’t take that advice. They are grateful to be in Gibsons, where the community has supported their business from day one. There is nowhere to hide in a small town; reputation is key. The Rennies are committed to honesty, great value, and supporting your best night sleep.
As F. Scott Fitzgerald once said, “The worst thing in the world is to try to sleep and not to.” With the help of Dreamland Sleep Shop, you won’t ever have to worry about not having a good night’s sleep again.
