2025 was an extraordinary year for James and me. We finally launched Sleeping Dove in April after a couple of years of grinding through design and prototypes, with comforters spread all over the house. We had a slow start, mostly because we had no experience launching a patent-pending product and absolutely zero knowledge of social media. But little by little, we began to find our footing.
In the fall, we were honored to be featured by Sleep Foundation twice as “Best for Couples,” and then included in Sleep Unplugged’s annual sleep gift guide. Having sleep experts recognize that what we created a natural cooling comforter designed to help with overheating in bed was a deeply humbling moment. We were also featured on ABC10 in their holiday gift segment, and it was incredibly moving to see our work shared on local television.
Even more meaningful has been the response from our customers. We’re seeing real momentum, thoughtful feedback, and stories that remind us why we started in the first place. Comments like “I just ordered my second one. Love it.” or “We really love your bedspread.” or “Just got mine and I love it.” mean more than we can put into words, especially after so many long nights measuring, testing, cutting, and sewing during the prototyping stage.
I still remember a police officer who approached us during a convention. She spent time examining the comforter, asking questions, and sharing her struggles with overheating during menopause. I could almost read her mind: Is this finally going to help me sleep better? I saw myself in her, back when the idea first came to me and I tested the Softwing panels for the first time. She bought the comforter, and three weeks later wrote to tell us that going to sleep was finally a joy again. It feels incredibly rewarding to help someone who puts her life at risk every day. Knowing that others who sleep hot are finding cooling relief with the Sleeping Dove comforter never ceases to warm our hearts.
As of a few weeks ago, we’ve also begun packaging the comforters ourselves, so every shipment goes out with care and intention. We want each customer to feel special, because to us, they truly are. Looking ahead to 2026, we’re already planning for new colors, patterns, and additional sizes, all while continuing to refine our cooling comforter to support better, more comfortable sleep. We remain committed to what matters most to us: natural comfort, simplicity, and connection.
Thank you for being part of our journey so far. We’re incredibly grateful, deeply motivated, and excited for everything the new year holds.