A year ago, I wouldn't have imagined I'd be designing pillows. But like many great inventions, the Calmily Perfectly Weighted Pillow was born out of necessity – my own!
It all started with a frustrating weekend trip. Trying to sleep in a hotel room, with 4 children, away from the comforts of home, left me tossing and turning. Those unfamiliar pillows and blankets just weren't cutting it. Back home, I started searching for a travel pillow that could provide the comforting hug I was missing. But nothing quite fit the bill.
So, armed with determination (and maybe a little sleep deprivation), I headed to Jo-Ann Fabric. I was on a mission to create the perfect pillow – one that would offer the soothing benefits of deep pressure, similar to a weighted blanket, but in a more compact and targeted way.
The initial idea was simple: a pillow with the perfect amount of weight to ease anxiety and promote deeper sleep. But getting there wasn't so easy! I went through six different prototypes (shapes) and experimented with different fabrics, fills, and weights. Finally, after months of tweaking and refining, I landed on the winning design.
For the past eight months, the final prototype has been in the hands of my manufacturing partner, Finger Lakes Textiles, who employ a diverse and inclusive workforce. It's here that it has undergone rigorous testing and quality checks to ensure it's ready for the world. And now, the exciting part begins!
Next weekend, we're having professional photos taken of the Calmily Perfectly Weighted Pillow. I can't wait to share them with you all and finally reveal the product that's been a labor of love for the past year. Soon after, pre-orders will open, and you'll have the chance to experience the Calmily difference for yourself. You can get the pillow at a steep discount just by offering me your feedback! Good deal, right?
This journey has been incredible, and I'm so excited to share the Calmily Perfectly Weighted Pillow with you. My hope is that it brings you the same restful sleep and reduced anxiety it has brought my family. Stay tuned for more updates, and get ready to embrace tranquility!