As I am there for such a long time I need my come comforts around me to make it more bearable. My packing for this trip involved more non-clothes related items than actual outfits. Here are my essential items to make even the most dreadful hotel room feel like home...
Photographs of the husband and Bingo: I bought this leather photo frame in Habitat years ago and it travels with me when the husband cannot. I like the old fashioned look and it reminds me of an age when travelling light hadn't yet been heard of; when ladies would set up a dressing table just the same as in their home even if it was just for an evening.
Lavender oil: I find sleeping on hotels difficult, but a few drops of lavender on my pillow and I am instantly relaxed.
A good book: I love reading and a good book never fails to settle me and make time fly. I am currently engrossed in Jilly Cooper's latest, Jump. And I have to say that it is simply marvellous!
My iPad: When I am working away it tends to be both antisocial and irregular hours. I often return to the hotel and am simply too awake to go straight to sleep. The hotel television offers little entertainment and so my iPad is a godsend. I can watch films, catch up on blogs, listen to music...the list is endless.
Slippers: I don't know what it is about slippers but putting them on at the end of the day really makes me feel at home. I also hate the slightly grubby carpet that you inevitably find in big, corporate hotels and am much happier to have my toes encased in something a little more friendly.
Bubble bath: Who doesn't love a bubble bath? No matter how awful the day a long soak in a hot bath makes the world of difference!
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