Dreams

Exercise Your Sleep Potential

Posted by on December 3, 2011 at 6:27 am

Drowsiness is routinely blamed on a lack of a good night’s sleep. Often this is a justified hypothesis; especially when you try to go to work the morning after the Bon Jovi concert smelling of beer and roadie sweat. The two hours of shut-eye you got before your alarm went off are not enough to [...]

The Doctor is IN

Posted by on October 31, 2011 at 6:15 am

Did you know that Mattress Choice keeps a doctor in the house?   A psychiatrist, to be exact, who specializes in dream analysis.   You may know him as Dr. Floyd – and he wants to hear what’s been dancing through your nocturnal world.   Dr. Floyd is always available to help you bring meaning [...]

Exposed?

Posted by on October 13, 2011 at 3:53 pm

There you are, standing at the bus stop with your brief case, when you realize you forgot your pants. We’ve all had these dreams — the ones in which we suddenly realize we’re baring all our private parts in public. Nudity in these very common dreams symbolizes a variety of things, depending on your real [...]

Recurring Dreams Have a Message for You

Posted by on October 13, 2011 at 3:49 pm

Dreams often contain messages about our inner world, leading us to understand consciously what our minds subconsciously know already. Sometimes, we pay attention to these messages when we wake up, taking time to ponder the dream scenarios and think about how they might relate to life situations, past and present. Other times, we quickly forget [...]

Learning Lucid Dreaming

Posted by on October 7, 2011 at 11:36 pm

It is possible to be behind the wheel in those epic movie journeys we experience every night. Rather than being a passive participant in your dreams, you can recognize that what you are experiencing is a dream. With practice, little by little, you can begin to notice clues within your dream that let you know [...]

Nicotine Dreams

Posted by on October 1, 2011 at 2:35 am

As many people who have tried to quit smoking using the nicotine patch know, transdermal nicotine therapy has some unusual side effects involving sleep and dreams. Scientists have not found that people using the nicotine patch at night experience more or longer periods of REM sleep, but these people consistently report more vivid imagery than [...]

Teeth Dreams: What Do They Mean?

Posted by on October 1, 2011 at 2:31 am

Throughout history and across all cultures, humans report having dreams — oftentimes, very disturbing dreams — about their teeth falling out. Carl Jung and other modern depth psychologists believe that all dreams contain symbolism that is meant to help us sort out the problems and issues in our lives and in our subconscious. So, what [...]

Coma Dreams?

Posted by on August 25, 2011 at 7:09 pm

A new study published in the journal Brain has found that some patients do dream while in a minimally conscious state and are therefore likely to still have a form of consciousness about themselves and the external world. Researchers used electroencephalography (EEG) to compare the structure of sleep in 11 brain-damaged patients — six in [...]

We Pass the Savings to You

Posted by on August 25, 2011 at 7:03 pm

Our large showroom in Victoria allows Mattress Choice to stock a huge inventory. That means we can buy in bulk from our supplier, enabling us to take advantage of discounted pricing. We believe that passing these savings on to our customers is what sets us apart from our competition and results in a strong reputation [...]

“What Are Dreams?”

Posted by on August 9, 2011 at 11:26 pm

Scientists across the globe agree that sleep, and dreams, are vital to the survival of humankind. A documentary film on American public broadcasting program NOVA, “What Are Dreams?” looks at what dreams really are and who we have them. NOVA joins leading dream researchers as they embark on a variety of neurological and psychological experiments [...]

Sleeping Ritual

Posted by on July 27, 2011 at 5:11 pm

Fall asleep faster with a nightly sleeping ritual.

Spooning With The Cup

Posted by on June 4, 2011 at 4:57 am

Sidney Crosby took the Stanley Cup to bed with him.

To Be Young Again, Dreaming the Night Away

Posted by on May 30, 2011 at 4:40 am

The younger generation has the potential to spend more of their sleeping hours in a dream state. There is still hope for us older folk though. Improve your dreams with a new mattress.

The Ticking Clock

Posted by on May 29, 2011 at 5:26 pm

Mattress Choice’s Grand Opening Sale is coming to a close. Heed the ticking clock and come take advantage of the huge mattress discounts.

To Sleep, Perchance To Dream

Posted by on May 22, 2011 at 8:37 am

Tis better to dream, then to lie awake on an uncomfortable mattress.

WAKE-UP SEDINS!!! THIS IS PLAYOFF HOCKEY!

Posted by on May 14, 2011 at 3:21 am

Shhhhh…. the Sedin’s are sleeping.

Prized Possession: Your Mattress

Posted by on May 14, 2011 at 3:03 am

Your new mattress from Mattress Choice will soon become your most prized possession.

The Wee Hours

Posted by on May 7, 2011 at 3:35 am

The party is winding down. Make sure you take advantage of Mattress Choice’s Grand Opening prices before they are gone.

The Prince’s Bed: King Size

Posted by on April 28, 2011 at 6:08 pm

What bed will Prince William and Kate Middleton spend their first night on?

Royal Nuptials

Posted by on April 28, 2011 at 5:52 pm

The Royal Wedding will be shown live at 1am on Friday, April 29th.

Visit Our Store and You Could Win a New Mattress

Posted by on April 23, 2011 at 5:17 am

A door prize should be something you can get excited about, like a brand new mattress. Prepare to be comfortable.

Dreamscape

Posted by on April 15, 2011 at 5:18 am

Extend your dream potential with a bed from Mattress Choice.

Recycling Rewards

Posted by on March 31, 2011 at 8:20 am

Bring your old mattress in for a trade in discount on your new one.

Light Years Ahead

Posted by on March 19, 2011 at 6:47 am

William Willett, the mind behind daylight-saving time, originally suggested four twenty minute changes.

Garbage Art

Posted by on March 11, 2011 at 8:41 am

Free time this week? Take in the inspiring documentary “Wasteland,” playing at Cinecenta till Saturday.

Thank You Victoria, for Your Support!

Posted by on February 26, 2011 at 6:52 am

Thank you Victoria for your support of Mattress Choice’s Grand Opening. We look forward to being your go-to mattress store.

The Secret’s Out!

Posted by on February 18, 2011 at 3:42 am

Come see for yourself what everyone is talking about. Mattress Choice is celebrating its Grand Opening.

The Best Victoria Mattress Sales

Posted by on February 11, 2011 at 7:49 am

A premium mattress store is finally opening in Victoria. Mattress Choice has all the top brands you are looking for at the best prices on the Island.

Victoria Mattress Shopping

Posted by on February 11, 2011 at 7:32 am

Include a stop at Mattress Choice in your weekend plans. We’re celebrating our Grand Opening of our mattress store in Victoria.

Mattress Victoria Store Mattress Choice Grand Opening

Posted by on February 11, 2011 at 7:18 am

Mattress Choice in Victoria is throwing open its doors to the public. Come see what the hype is all about!

Coachella Music and Arts Festival Returns

Posted by on January 29, 2011 at 2:15 am

The Coachella Music and Arts Festival returns to the Empire Polo Fields in California this April.

90-Night Comfort Guarantee

Posted by on January 21, 2011 at 2:21 am

When you buy a bed at Mattress Choice, you have 90 nights to decide if it really is the mattress for you.

Putting Your Garden To Bed

Posted by on October 1, 2010 at 4:04 pm

Don’t put the gloves away just yet. There is still plenty of gardening to be done to prepare for next season.

Dream Recollection

Posted by on September 2, 2010 at 6:29 pm

Here are two bizarre dreams told to us by our customers. If you are looking to improve your dreams, try a new mattress.

Bean Dreaming?

Posted by on August 26, 2010 at 8:51 pm

Some dreams are void of excitement. Add a little spice to yours when you pickup a new mattress from Mattress Choice.

Buy Local

Posted by on August 26, 2010 at 8:17 pm

The Victoria Emerging Arts Award is being judged this week at the Avenue Gallery where works from the top 20 Finalists are being shown.

But What Does it All Mean Basil?

Posted by on August 19, 2010 at 6:24 pm

This is a sample of a dream journal. Inspired? Keep track of your own dreams in a notebook close to your bed.

Poetic Interruption

Posted by on August 12, 2010 at 7:31 pm

What if Samuel Taylor Coleridge was never interrupted during his initial writing of the poem Kubla Khan? What dream worlds would his mind have transcribed?

Mattresschoice.ca

Posted by on August 5, 2010 at 2:09 am

The new Mattress Choice website is up and running. Five highlights are: the visual design, the Doris Day soundtrack, the ‘About Us’ selection, sleeping tips and the interactive dream analysis provided by Dr. Floyd.

Familiar Faces

Posted by on August 5, 2010 at 1:41 am

Every face we encounter in our dreams is from a memory in our waking life.