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“Everyone’s like, ‘What do you do in your free time?’ I’m like, ‘Sleep.’ That’s actually what I do,” jokes the renovation pro, who also stars on the network’sA Very Brady Renovationand the upcomingall-female competition seriesRock the Block.
And afterwelcoming her first child, daughter Ever Allen Ford, in March with husband Erik Ford (he took her last name), getting in those winks when she can is more important than ever.
Luckily, the fashion stylist-turned-interior designer is also an expert atcreating a restful home. Her top priority? “The bed. That’s my biggest thing, 100 percent,” says Ford, who partnered withLeesa Sleepto introduce their dual hybrid Legend mattress.
Tessa Neustadt
The Leesa Legend dual hybrid mattress, designed for breathability and airflow.Leesa Sleep
When looking for bedding Ford disregards one traditional measure: “Ignore thread count. That’s old news,” she says. “It’s all about the feel of the cotton.”
Outside a cozy bed, she says lighting is key. “I say, have everything on a dimmer. So in the morning it can be bright, and at night it can get moody and you can kind of relax and dial down.”
Tessa Neustadt.Tessa Neustadt
Lighting is also a favorite focus of almost-7-month-old Ever. “She stares at lighting fixtures,” says Ford, much like her mom, who released alimited-edition lineof lamps and pendants at Target earlier this year.
Lucky for her parents, Ever is also a good sleeper. “Twelve hours. She’s kind of nailing it,” says Ford of her daughter, who takes after her in the snoozing department. “She looks exactly like my husband, but she acts like me!”
source: people.com
