People seem to think I’m hard to buy for, but it’s really not true. I take delight in the simple things…and in this hectic world there is nothing I like more than a coffee in bed in the morning and downtime with my favourite book.
For me, the greatest gift is ‘time’.
And I totally get the irony that we are on our way to having a child that will take away every single second of that ‘spare’ time next year.
Perhaps that’s why I’m trying to embrace it as much as I can now…our final goodbye. So that’s what Christmas is all about for me, this year, we’ve purposely not booked too much in, I’m learning to switch off a little bit – and my Skagen Hybrid Signature T Bar smartwatch allows me to be connected without being completely pulled into the technology blackhole – it can subtly alert me of texts and calls without me being glued to my phone.
As well as counting steps, it can track sleep – which is a biggie for me. I haven’t exactly had the best sleep since being pregnant (and suffering from a sleep disorder in the past doesn’t leave me with a decent track record), so I am making sure I go to bed at a reasonable hour and don’t make too many early morning plans right now – luckily freelance means I can organise my own schedule a bit more.
This room is the spare room of our house, it’s a smaller room we could do fairly quickly so we have been spending a bit more time in here as it’s one of our few ‘sane’ rooms, somewhere we can go to switch off and enjoy a bit of peace and quiet – no door handles or coving to order or maternity forms to fill in – and we try and keep it a laptop free zone.
It’s not much to ask for, but it definitely makes a difference – here’s to a hectic 2018.
I agree. Nothing better than ‘me’ time! Cup of tea/coffee in bed with a book or magazine is a luxury (I have two little girls so it does not happen often)! Enjoy a relaxing pre-baby Christmas! Katie
– just wondering what your larger print in the pictures is of? Lovely colours.
Definitely also enjoying it whilst my husband is offering to get my coffee (decaf) for me! The print is a Visit America print, I bought in Gothenberg years ago x
Love that watch, much nicer for work and going out but with the technology. Added to my list.
I think trying to relax more will be my New Years resolution. Your bedroom is stunning! Can I ask where your mountain print is from? Xx
I must admit, this year I got some help with my website and it has really helped me switch off – I haven’t worked weekends for the last few months – and I never realised how much of an impact it was having on my life! Next year definitely more relaxing without the guilt x
PS print was one I bought from a store called Grandpa in Gothenberg years ago x
Your bedside clutter is adorable! I think me-time is so important, and especially time away from screens. Plus that watch is divine.
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The marble bedside table is absolutely stunning!
love this look
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The watch looks gorgeous but I have read such awful reviews about it.
How do you find it? Do you receive your notifications if your phone isn’t close to hand? Maybe in your bag?
I’d be really interested to hear how effective you find it as a smart watch. Thanks.
Really? I’ve had no problems – you get the notifications whilst wearing it but you probably wouldn’t if you had it in your bag…
Where are your bedside tables from? I’m looking for something similar for our living room. Thanks
The marble ones? They’re nesting ones from West Elm x