Faceplant Blog

As women, we face a constant barrage of judgements throughout life. We’re too tall, too thin, too wide, too short. Our hair is definitely too curly or straight, too dark or too grey. With age and wisdom, however, comes the time to leave behind what we believe we’re hearing and recognize that often the harshest critic is the one within. We can learn to go easier on ourselves, and find ways to care for ourselves, and sometimes it just takes a simple reminder.

I hate wearing a bra, no matter the style- push up bras, bras with removable padding, wired bras, nursing bras, lace bras, strapless bras … the first thing I do when I get home for the night is slip my bra out from underneath my shirt. It’s the magic trick every woman learns. It’s as tricky as sliding the tablecloth out from beneath the dishes without disturbing any of them.

 We’re inspired by inspiring women, and one of the most inspiring women we know is our own Jen Smith (Real name. Not a stage name.) Jen is one of those uncelebrated heroes among us.

When someone suggested in 2009 that we offer the message “Sleeps with Dogs” on a pillowcase, I thought it was a stretch as an ‘inspirational’ company... but who am I to judge? Turns out, it has remained our most popular message since its introduction.

My wife founded Faceplant Dreams for women in 2008. For years, I’ve vicariously enjoyed the soft, smooth finish of her fabrics. But life is short, and I thought, “What about us?” Enter Faceplant Bamboo® Mens.

We cannot individually change the many woes of the world. We can change whether our focus is on openness and love or on division. Today may we all commit to love and connection, to dancing and flowing. Let’s disregard the divisive language we see and move back to a meeting of minds, a conversation between friends.

Being from a small town in Alabama, I had never been to Tampa and didn’t know what to expect from the city or this internship. First day jitters quickly turned into laughter and I found myself surrounded by a second family I never knew I needed. Working here has exceeded all my expectations and I’m so grateful for the amount of trust and responsibility I’ve been given. Being here has reminded me why I love design and it continues to affirm my passion for working in the fashion industry. 

The foundation of Faceplant based on the concept that how you feel before you ‘Faceplant’ into your pillow each night inspires your dreams. And if you feel good before you Faceplant, those dreams will be sweet ones.