Lauren Vigdor

Lauren is a writer and editor specializing in sleep health, bedding, and home comfort products. A self-described lifelong bad sleeper, she brings a personal, practical lens to her reviews, testing everything from high-tech smart mattress covers to everyday sheet sets with genuine curiosity and a healthy dose of skepticism. When she’s not trying the latest sleep tech or debating the merits of brushed cotton versus bamboo, you can find her hosting dinner parties, watching live music, or working in the garden. She has strong opinions about fitted sheet labels, envelope pillowcases, and the underrated joy of sleeping on the cool side of the pillow.

Parachute vs. Quince Bedding

Parachute vs. Quince Bedding Compared

Once you start paying attention to your bedding, it’s kind of a slippery slope. At first, you think: sheets are sheets, right? Then you splurge on a nicer set, maybe …

Miracle Sheets vs. Brooklinen

Miracle Sheets vs. Brooklinen: a Sweaty Sleeper’s Honest Opinion

I’ve tested a lot of sheets at this point, and I’m having a really good time putting them in head-to-head comparisons. One combination I haven’t compared yet is Miracle Sheets …

Parachute Down Alternative Mattress Topper Review

My Honest Parachute Down Alternative Mattress Topper Review

I really enjoy hosting and entertaining. I always have. Normally, that means cozy dinner parties complete with cocktail pairings, but I also have family from out of town stay with …

Miracle Sheets vs. Bamboo Sheets

Miracle Sheets vs. Bamboo Sheets: A Real-Life Comparison

We spend a third of our lives in bed, and yet it took me years to realize how much of a difference the right sheets could make. I used to …

Boll & Branch vs. Parachute Bedding

Boll & Branch vs. Parachute Bedding: Which is Better?

Once you sleep on a really good set of sheets, it kind of ruins you for all the cheap ones. I’ve been slowly upgrading my sheet stash and using it …

Parachute vs. Brooklinen

Parachute vs. Brooklinen Compared: I Tried Both

I’ve always got at least half a dozen home projects going at once, and one of my current projects is to redo my guest room a bit. We ripped up …

Miracle Sheets Review

I’ve been a bad sleeper since I was a teenager, so I’m always looking for ways to make my bed more comfortable and get a good night’s sleep. I’m not …