I N V E N T OR Y
Sweet Dreams
The early bird gets the
worm—but at what cost?
These B.C. companies
are all about the business
of sleep: upgrade your
bedtime routine with
fresh linens, high-
tech pillows, soothing
aromatherapy and more
by Alyssa Hirose
SÖMN HOME: MIKE SEEHAGEL; RESTHOUSE: DASHA ARMSTRONG PHOTOGRAPHY
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quality time
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76 BCBUSINESS.CA SEPTEMBER 2023
LINEN LIFE
When Fredrik Oerling and Julie Wu
first launched Sömn Home in 2017, they
sold out of a season's worth of product in
two weeks—proof that Vancouverites
are hungry for high-quality linen bedding.
The yarn-dyed European linen is machine
washable and doesn't need to be ironed,
so it's luxurious but also practical. Offcuts
are made into napkins and kitchen towels,
meaning you can sleep guilt-free in this low-
waste brand. somnhome.com
REST EASY
Chris Manley and Olga Roberts lead the team at Victoria-based organic bedding company
Resthouse (founded by Manley in 2014). The brand's in-house private label Kakun includes
mattresses, mattress toppers, body pillows, throws and more—counting all of their naturally
breathable, moisture-wicking products is as effective as counting sheep. resthousesleep.com
REEDING IS FUNDAMENTAL
Métis entrepreneur Megan Camp's father and
grandfather both worked for the Canadian park warden
service, so an appreciation for the outdoors is in her
blood. Her artisanal candle and scented home products
business, Camp Candle Co., reflects this: products are
made with sustainably grown, environmentally friendly
materials. Everything (including the ultra-calming
eucalyptus, cedarwood and lavender reed diffuser) is
handmade by Camp in Maple Ridge. campcandleco.ca
