V A is a long standing and recognised digital creative; her voice resonates with many. In the last ten years, the site has developed into an online destination for fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice. Her sense of style, editorial flair and practical counsel offers an inspired and graceful approach to living.

V A is a long standing and recognised digital creative; her voice resonates with many. In the last ten years, the site has developed into an online destination for fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice. Her sense of style, editorial flair and practical counsel offers an inspired and graceful approach to living.

Edit by: Vicki
Sep 25, 2016

Staying Home Is The New Going Out

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Staying home?

When I saw this clever line, I immediately thought they were onto something.



Staying home must be one of the greatest and most underrated pleasures of all time; home is the “new” fancy place.

I am trying to recall how I felt about staying home in my earlier years. I don’t know if I had much of the fear-of-missing-out phobia, as I don’t recall worrying about it overly. I was the opposite I hated going away and I was never happier than pottering about at home. If anything I probably had to be forced to get out and about.


Some can be out day and night, flittering from one event and a myriad of activities every day of the week. Their idea of heaven is my worst nightmare. Not me; I find the frenetic life exhausting and crave the peace and quiet of “home”. Even when travelling and I do love to travel, I find the home-away-from-home becomes the substitute for home. I have the tendency to be homemaker wherever I am, whether it is for an extended holiday or simply a weekend away. I can’t help myself, wherever I am I make it “mine”.


I guess I like to make my mark in a place, whether it is permanent or fleeting.

I travel with a few creature comforts, small bits and pieces that make me feel settled and cosy in unfamiliar digs; often pieces to trigger the senses and remind me of home.


“Home” is our castle.

I have never understood those who don’t care about their surroundings although I do envy them in a way. Creating a home and caring about the interior can become an obsession.  There is a balance to seek and I hope these days I’m there. When I was younger I strove for perfection, within my capabilities and focused on every small internal and external detail. I question how much I really relaxed and enjoyed that environment. I remember our early days in Provence; I never sat still, I was always re-inventing and re-arranging.


Today, I don’t fret if a little mess interrupts the view or we aren’t as “together” as I would like. I am happy where things sit and I leave them alone. Yes, I do make small changes here and there but nothing like I once did. I am trying to enjoy the moment more, accept home is a home and banish the “showpiece” mentality. Help! I think I’m growing up.


Home is our security blanket, our nest and it is important to feel at one with it. Recently I have had an unsettled feeling; we are in-between in London and I am realising that temporary, however comfortable is a little de-stabilising. Like it or not, staying home is my fancy place and I’m ready to set up another one. Being at home, where you belong, is one potent feeling. I miss the commitment to bricks and mortar. In Provence, I always feel at home but I’m not always at home, if you see what I mean? Life, family and commitments have led me away and everyday life is more London focused.



Staying home? Is it the new going out to a fancy place?

I’m thinking yes. xv



Staying Home Is The New Fancy: Go Grey

just because we are at home doesn’t mean we don’t look good; comfortable dresses are my go-to for look and feel


eileen fisher shift  //  **eileen fisher bateau neck  //  current elliot long-sleeve

 

image ligne roset campaign

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