Exclusive: Holly Willoughby – behind the collection
Holly Willoughby’s down to earth nature and eye for style have made her a household favourite, and as a working mum, she understands the daily challenges of balancing her professional responsibilities with looking after little ones.
Having launched beautiful designs as part of her Holly Willoughby for the Home collection, we gladly accepted an invitation with Holly to talk about the inspiration behind her collection, bedtime routines, and her top tips for getting a good night's sleep.
The Holly Willoughby for the Home bedding range has a very elegant look. What was the inspiration behind the collection?
I’m not an interior designer so whenever I design for the range, all I can do is dress a bed in a way that would make me happy in my own home. For me, your bedroom should be your sanctuary; a place of calm away from the busyness of everyday life. I wanted to create a bedding range that felt clean and fresh, but with a peaceful, feminine vibe.
What’s your favourite thing about the new collection?
It’s really hard to decide, because the designs are all so beautiful. But I think I’d have to say the fact that it’s all 100% cotton so it’s really natural and breathable.
In three words, how would you describe your new range?
I'd say homely, elegant and beautiful!
You have a busy schedule that involves very early mornings, late night events and caring for your children, so getting a good sleep must be very important to you. Do you have any top tips for getting a great night’s sleep?
I love the luxury of sinking into a bath before bed and if I’ve got the time, that’s exactly where you’ll find me: soaking in essential oils, listening to Desert Island Discs! I think a bath, followed by climbing into a bed with fresh sheets, is literally the best feeling in the world.
How would you describe your home style?
My home style is very much ‘keep your shoes on and put them on the sofa’. I want a home to be a home. A home should be lived in and loved, but I still want it to feel special and nice.
What advice would you give to someone buying their first home?
It’s so important for it to be an extension of you. Don’t just go for generic things, go for something you really love and cherish that you’re going to have for a really long time.
Your book Truly Happy Baby gives some great advice for mums during a child’s first year. Do you have any tips for making it a little easier?
You just have to develop a bedtime routine that’s tailored to you and your family, and you know best what that is. One thing I do believe makes life easier is consistency – especially during the working week. Whatever your individual family routine, try your best to stick to it, then everyone knows where they are and, as a result, will hopefully sleep better.
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