I think this would make a great present…or a coffee table book or bedside read. Or something you find at a mattress retail store while you wait for your purchases to be finalized. What do you think?

DISCARDED DREAMS: a year of mattresses is a full color, 86-page softcover book documenting a year-long photography project of accumulating discarded mattresses in the trash and on the streets of New York City.

In addition to close-up shots of the surprisingly beautiful quilted fabrics and the mattresses in their sometimes bizarre locations, the book also includes short descriptions of interesting findings, unusual facts, amusing stories, and gross discoveries along the way.

This offbeat book appeals equally to both a sense of beauty and humor – a must have for your bedside table! Plus, it includes a complete index of the entire project broken down month by month.

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These silky bamboo sheets are up on sale at Viva Tierra. Save up to 30% on your purchases, the eco-friendly sheets now go for $189-239 down from its original price of $279-329. 250 thread count; fits mattresses up to 15″ deep.

Eco Fact:

Using an ingenious technique, manufacturers turn bamboo pulp into silky fabric that perfectly imitates the finest Supima cotton’s cool texture. That’s good news, because conventional cotton production produces nearly as much toxic pollution as the pharmaceutical and chemical industries worldwide. In contrast, bamboo is grown without pesticides.

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There are days when one would prefer to sleep on the floor rather than a conventional bed. Some pregnant women or people with back problems have the urge to do this and really, it doesn’t have to be uncomfortable. When you have a soft cushion to support you while you sleep on the floor, it can probably even be one of the best sleep experiences ever.

The floor mat is has the portability and function of a typical futon. It doesn’t take so much space, too. It can even be an extra sleeping space if guests are around.

GreenFeet’s floor mat is made from — “100% natural cotton batting with an unbleached cotton shell.” A strap is attached to it for easier transport.

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Made of Syriaca clusters and pure clean Hungarian goose down, this down comforter is also “unbleached, undyed, chemical-free 100% cotton fabric”. It’s hypoallergenic and definitely offers a healthy and most comfortable sleep option.  While goose down may be considered harmful to some people as it may cause allergies, this comforter is different as it is combined with syriaca clusters (or milkweed) which emits properties that work to prevent the cause. The comforters come in three types to suit you — light (Southern), medium (Classic) and heavy (Arctic).

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This standard twin sized bed with a roomy storage space under the mattress offers plenty of practical use. The lever installed makes it easy to lift the top part, like any ordinary chest box.

Some assembly is required for this type of bed frame. The wood working is in European veneer finish.

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The soygreen covering on this mattress is said to contain proteins and amino acids that help repair the body, as such, lying on it is the perfect way to rejuvenation. Soy fiber is also quite soft to touch and the mattress is constructed with deep set channels, assuring a dry and comfortable sleep.

Mattress core treated with essential oils:

* Mattress height 10″ (25cm)
* Orthopedic Ecogreen core
* Two side construction
* Superior breathability
* Recyclable

Soy fiber ticking:

* Regenerating microcapsules of soy protein
* Amino acid release
* Soft to the touch
* Removable and washable
* Ecological

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Although this pad looks like a regular mattress with Damask quilted polyfiber covering, it is in fact one that is inscribed with magnets under the memory foam. Its composition and structure though is carefully thought of:

The entire pad is not memory foam, only the 1/2″ layer that runs throughout the whole pad. Memory foam has a firm surface that will mold to your body for deep comfort and support. The mega pads have ceramic magnets that are larger (1″ x 1/4″) but are still our popular disc size magnets. Unlike all other shapes, discs create the purest most effective magnetic field, resulting in the most therapeutic value for the customer. Magnetic lines of flux radiate in a curved shape. In square, rectangular or triangular magnets, the curved flux lines are disrupted, thereby reducing the magnetic force. These other shapes can be large, heavy magnets that look impressive but yield less magnetic force than an equal weight disc magnet. Using disc magnets allows us to make a lighter, stronger magnetic pad.

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The Tri-Zone foam mattress topper seems to address all kinds of back problems one might encounter because it has been designed to provide proper anatomical support in different levels of the body. Its support may be best compared to getting a Shiatsu Massage.

The egg-crate design is to allow proper air circulation and enhancement of sleep. And as with many mattresses today, it is made of hypoallergenic substances.

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Joint inflammation and arthritis are common with older dogs and cats and a special memory foam pet bed would help alleviate it.

The visco memory foam makes it ideal for the relief of arthritic, joint or muscular pains or could simply give your pet the most comfortable and best night sleep the little terror ever had. By responding to the body temperature and weight of your dog/cat, virtually eliminating all pressure points, our Restore® orthopedic pet bed will mould itself to your dogs/cats body shape, allowing the skeleton, muscles, joints and spine to rest in their natural position. This makes our orthopedic pet beds also perfect for older, overweight and obese dogs/cats.

This memory foam pet bed is also covered in a waterproof poly cotton faux suede which is easy to care and which can be bought separately for replacement.

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Of course this mattress is really more of a health/medical than anything. Its especially made for those suffering from severe ailments requiring them to be bedridden. To appease their discomfort, a special kind of mattress such as this may prove helpful. It’s waterproof and promotes natural airflow, thus preventing bed sores.

Contact Milligrams for more of its medical benefits.