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{"id":557088506033,"title":"Success starts with a good night's sleep","created_at":"2021-10-18T12:59:27+01:00","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003eBack To School With Dr. Kat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleep. We all need it, but young children and teens typically need more shut-eye than adults to feel and perform their best. As the new school year approaches, we ask author and sleep scientist, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tielleloveluxury.co.uk\/blogs\/blog\/sleep-panel-introducing-dr-kat-lederle\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eDr Kat Lederle\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, for advice on how we can help our young learners adopt a winning routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A poor night’s sleep now and then is normal. We all experience it and it doesn’t mean you have a sleep problem, just that you’re human. You can catch up with lost sleep by going to bed a bit earlier over the next few days or week. That said, even one bad night can leave you feeling tired and cranky the next day. This can impact on cognitive functioning by impairing your ability to learn, think, reason, remember, problem solve and make decisions. All the daily things learners need to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile missing out on a few Zzzs is rarely a big concern, sleep disturbance can be the result of real or hypothetical worries and good or bad life events. Excitement and anxiety both arouse the system and can negatively impact sleep quality. Yet while the excitement of returning to school may override any anxiety in some children, for others, it may be the anxiety of returning to school that's keeping them awake. This anxiety might be caused by the prospect of going to a new school or making friends or fear of failure after a year of Covid disruption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhatever’s at the heart of the issue, normalising sleep problems is important. Not least because worrying about not sleeping can create further anxiety, which in turn can activate the body’s fight\/flight response. This primal response to danger triggers the release of hormones that prepare us to stay and fight or run and flee. Once we’re in this state, the last thing our body will let us do is sleep. It needs us to stay alert and awake!”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSleep and your body clock \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“If lack of sleep is a recurring problem with your child or teenager, it’s time to set aside some time to find out why. As a parent, carer or guardian, it’s natural to feel anxious about their health and wellbeing but try not to exacerbate the problem by inflicting your own anxieties and worries onto them. Many things can be resolved with a good chat, or by speaking to a GP or \u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/somnia.org.uk\/\"\u003esleep specialist\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e. Organisations such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youngminds.org.uk\/\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eyoungminds.org\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e also offer support and tips on tackling the issues that could be affecting their quality of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s also worth remembering that what you may perceive as a sleep problem may simply be the result of differences in your child’s natural circadian rhythms. That’s the internal circadian clock that tells your body when it’s time to get up and go to sleep. Young children generally have an earlier clock, meaning they go to sleep early and wake up early. This fits in with conventional school teaching hours. Adolescents typically have a later sleep-wake time. This can make waking up early for school challenging, and result in a moody, grumpy teenager that’s sleep deprived and struggling at school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it’s not especially easy or desirable to change your circadian clock – the internal timekeeping system that tells you when to wake and sleep - sometimes you have no choice. For those going back to school or college, establishing a new sleep routine a week or two in the run up to the start is the best way to help make the transition easier. It will also help them start the year off on the right foot.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreate a winning sleep schedule\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDevelop an evening routine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHelp your child develop an evening ritual they enjoy and can own. Typically for younger children this might involve putting on their favourite PJs, brushing their face and teeth, reading a story, then turning off or dimming the lights. While you should never force sleep, a routine helps to regulate the circadian rhythms by sending little timed cues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor tips on helping babies sleep, read \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tielleloveluxury.co.uk\/blogs\/blog\/tips-and-tricks-to-get-your-baby-snoozing\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eour tips and tricks to get babies snoozing\u003c\/u\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWake up at the same time\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt’s the circadian clock in your brain that sets the rhythm for waking and sleeping. This circadian clock is influenced by environmental cues, especially light. Try and wake at the same time each day to the morning light. Exposure to light on a morning walk will also help the circadian rhythm to adapt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGet just enough exercise\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProper exercise is important for sleep quality but just as important is downtime, light exposure, regular mealtimes, moments of stillness and generally slowing things down before bed. As with all things related to the circadian rhythm, timing is important so avoid eating and exercise 2-3 hours before bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCreate a cosy bedroom  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHaving a calm space in which to sleep will promote better sleep. Keep the bedroom tech- and clutter-free, and at the best temperature for sleeping, with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tielleloveluxury.co.uk\/\"\u003e\u003cu\u003ecomfortable bedding\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and soft lights. Higher light levels can suppress melatonin, the hormone that helps you fall asleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe mindful of stimulants \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFactors such as caffeine - especially popular with older children when studying - technology and noise can all negatively impact sleep. While some research suggests that adolescents use phones less for entertainment in the evening than as a distraction to suppress anxiety and worry, exposure to light can further delay the body clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/2357\/9825\/files\/19-08-19.TL.1611_480x480.jpg?v=1634558337\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan’t sleep? 3 things to remember:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoor sleep is normal. Everyone experiences it – it's part of being human, so don’t sweat about a few lost hours. If the sleep problem is recurring, speak to a GP or sleep specialist for expert advice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForcing children to sleep is likely to backfire. Make sleep more about choice. ‘What book would you like to read?’ ‘What \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tielleloveluxury.co.uk\/collections\/pillows\"\u003e\u003cu\u003epillow\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003edo you prefer?’ When people feel empowered, they’re more likely to feel in control, safe and relaxed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocus on the now. If your child is worried about coping with school on so little sleep, tell them you can talk about that together in the morning. Tomorrow’s another day - right now they just need to relax!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read more from Dr Kat in her article \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tielleloveluxury.co.uk\/blog\/things-we-love\/life-after-lockdown-managing-new-routines\/\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eManaging New Routines. \u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":78732820657,"author":"Catherine Morris","user_id":77802406065,"published_at":"2021-10-18T12:59:27+01:00","updated_at":"2021-10-18T12:59:28+01:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"success-starts-with-a-good-nights-sleep","tags":"type:Blog, type:Home Sleep Home, type:Simple Life Hacks","image":{"created_at":"2021-10-18T12:59:27+01:00","alt":"","width":1988,"height":1326,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/2357\/9825\/articles\/19-08-19.TL.1086.jpg?v=1634558368"}}

{"id":556292309169,"title":"Sleep Panel: Introducing Ben Spriggs","created_at":"2021-06-21T11:42:02+01:00","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003eBen Spriggs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEditor, ELLE Decoration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBen’s avid interest in contemporary design has led to a career spanning over two decades in the world of fashion, lifestyle and interiors. He has spent much of the past 11 years driving the ELLE Decoration brand as Editor in Chief. Ben will discuss how he created a home environment as calm as possible over the past year to combat everyday stress and strain and ensure his relaxed sleeping area helped him to wake up feeling refreshed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere is the craziest place you’ve slept? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the strangest places I’ve ever slept is on a boat in the Arctic Circle. I was on a very speedy two-day trip to Tromsø, in the north of Norway in the middle of summer. At that time of year that area is referred to as the land of the midnight sun, as it never gets dark. It was so surreal trying to sleep while the sun was so high in the sky. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat bedroom trends never seem to change? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe desire for comfort is universal and whatever changes according to trends and style, this is still the main focus. Crisp white bedlinen also never seems to go out of fashion. Get the thread-count right and it’s the ultimate. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign wise, what makes a bedroom more inviting?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are so many things you can do to make a bedroom inviting. Key elements for me are colour – painting the walls a soothing shade and adding textiles in calm tones can transform a space into somewhere you won’t want to leave. Lighting also has a massive impact. Install dimmer switches if you can so you can really alter the amount of light in the room at different times of the day. Low level illumination at bedtime will make the room so enticing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich hotel, B\u0026amp;B or luxury retreat would you most like to visit or revisit and why? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn my past I spent some time working at Claridge’s and was lucky enough to stay a few times. It really is the best hotel in the world with service that’s off the scale and a sense of old-world glamour that’s hard to match. A highlight a little further afield was The Post Ranch Inn in California’s Big Sur with its luxury cliff-top cabins high above the Pacific where you can see whales swimming below. I would go back in a flash. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere have you had the best night’s sleep? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy parents live in a remote farmhouse in south-west France. It’s my sanctuary, the place I go to get away from it all, to rest and reset. It’s so quiet and has the biggest star-filled skies I’ve ever seen and because I associate it with family and calm that’s definitely where I sleep the best. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTell us about your own bedroom? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs I’m obsessed with Italian design I have a bed by an Italian brand called Bolzan. Super contemporary, it has a Kvadrat plum fabric-covered metal frame, which incorporates an inclined headboard. The king-size mattress sits on top of the platform and I love that it’s really firm. I’m not a fan of squishy beds. I have bedside tables from The Conran Shop and clever lights from the mattress company Casper – you can set them to dim as you fall asleep and wake you by coming on in the morning all via an app. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat gets you up in the morning? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the moment predominantly it’s sunshine. I love getting up early and often leave the blinds up so I can wake as the sun rises. I’m also a huge fan of that first morning cup of coffee and the thought of heading to the gym, which I do most mornings… \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat helps you sleep at night? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI’m a sucker for a good pillow mist, something with lavender oil in. I also try and read before bed, but I’m usually so exhausted I only manage a page or two before my head starts to nod. I also like to listen to classical music as I drift off. Composer Arvo Pärt’s \u003cem\u003eSpiegel im Spiegel\u003c\/em\u003e is the most relaxing composition and makes me so chilled. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you help overnight guests feel welcome in your home? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI think it’s always a nice touch to give guests that hotel-at-home experience, so I’ll always provide slippers and robes for them with a basket of toiletries and set up a refreshment tray in the room so they can have a little independence. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat luxury item would you take on a desert island? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo it probably defeats the object of being on a desert island, but I’d have to take my iPhone and a solar-powered charger of course. I couldn’t survive without it and when you think of all the things you can use it for, it sort of makes sense! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow would you best describe your interior style? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo it’s very ELLE Decoration I suppose. Contemporary, urban and luxe with some eclectic touches thrown in. It’s all about the juxtaposition so it definitely involves mixing design classics with some family heirlooms and cutting-edge pieces. I’ve always had a very monochrome palette throughout my home, but lately I’ve been introducing more colour. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow did you get into interior design and what do you love about it? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI actually started working in fashion, but was always obsessive about interiors and design so quickly moved across to work in that world instead. The people are a lot nicer to be honest! I love that interiors can be the truest reflection of who you really are. If you invite people into your home it has to represent your style, your taste, your personality. There’s such creativity, innovation and originality in this industry. It’s invigorating to be part of it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich room in your house is your favourite? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bedroom of course… It’s where all the best things happen… Long lie-ins, breakfast in bed, pillow fights… \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat do you think will be the next big bedroom trend? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlexibility! Post-lockdown with us all having been confined to our homes for so long, I think all rooms have somewhat lost their traditional functions. You can end up working, studying, exercising, relaxing, entertaining in any area of your home. So I think bedrooms will increasingly be spaces that adapt to how they need to be used. This is bound to have an impact on the furniture we use in them and how they’re decorated. We’re already seeing lots of curtain dividers and screens used so spaces can be divided up for multiple uses. For this reason, I’m also predicting a return to four-poster beds, which can be sectioned off like a room within a room. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat tip would you give someone who wants to transform their bedroom space? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink about what makes you feel really calm, whether that’s a colour, a painting, a piece of furniture that you own. Use that as the starting point for how you approach the space. I’d also advise switching around the configuration of the furniture in your room. It may sound crazy, but doing something radical like moving the bed to the middle of the room or facing it in a different direction can create a totally new perspective. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":78732820657,"author":"Issy Bower","user_id":73784033457,"published_at":"2021-10-18T11:39:24+01:00","updated_at":"2021-10-18T11:39:42+01:00","summary_html":"\u003cspan\u003eBen’s avid interest in contemporary design has led to a career spanning over two decades in the world of fashion, lifestyle and interiors. He has spent much of the past 11 years driving the ELLE Decoration brand as Editor in Chief. Ben will discuss how he created a home environment as calm as possible over the past year to combat everyday stress and strain and ensure his relaxed sleeping area helped him to wake up feeling refreshed.\u003c\/span\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"sleep-panel-introducing-ben-spriggs","tags":"type:Blog, type:Home Sleep Home","image":{"created_at":"2021-10-18T11:39:24+01:00","alt":"","width":200,"height":200,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/2357\/9825\/articles\/Ben_Spriggs_image.png?v=1634553565"}}

{"id":556240470193,"title":"Sleep Panel: Introducing Amy Heffernan","created_at":"2021-06-14T16:11:47+01:00","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003eAmy Hefferman\u003cbr\u003eGlobal design expert and interior stylist \u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmy is the former Interiors Director at Wallpaper* magazine and an unrivalled source of inspiration on how to sleep in style at home. Amy will discuss how the quality of sleep can have a huge effect on everything from our physical and mental wellbeing to our performance during the day. The culprit behind insomnia for some could actually be down to the way the bedroom is designed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tielleloveluxury.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/amy-crop.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-43984\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tielleloveluxury.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/amy-crop-300x208.jpg\" alt=\"amy heffernan\" width=\"300\" height=\"208\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere is the craziest place you've slept?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have slept on multiple forms of transport but one of my most liberating sleeps was during a holiday with a friend. We went to Cuba, booking through a travel agent, but arrived at a boring beach hotel complex with terrible food. After two days of what felt like a holiday prison we hired a mini 4x4 and embarked on a road trip to Havana. Arriving into the city was a sight I will never forget; the grand colourful buildings crumbling away were jaw-droppingly beautiful. We had no plan but saw an impressive building in the centre overlooking the sea - the Hotel Nacional de Cuba. Waved in by the doorman, we pulled up outside and wandered into the lobby to ask for a hotel room on the spot. The décor was old fashioned and overwhelmingly brown, much of the grandeur faded, but it had such a presence with a quietly seedy undertone. An unforgettable experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat bedroom trends never seem to change?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor me the main one has to be a crisp white bedlinen set. It never goes out of fashion and never should. Nothing beats the feeling of climbing into fresh white sheets. White sheets also work well with so many different décor schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign wise, what makes a bedroom more inviting?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn armchair placed strategically in line with the doorway definitely draws you into a bedroom. It is also a great way to pick up with colour scheme and gain a cosy reading spot. Personally, I love the glamour of a vanity table with mirror and seat. There is such a decadence to a vanity in the corner of a bedroom complete with a perfume or jewellery on display - an echo of the Hollywood era. It also has a great purpose too for hair styling. I love the design of vintage vanities and their contemporary counterparts, something Pinch have done very well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich hotel, B\u0026amp;B or luxury retreat would you most like to visit or revisit and why?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have been lucky to travel extensively for work and play and stay in a vast array of hotels, from the extremely luxurious (baths with views of the Eiffel Tower) to functional airport chain hotels (business stops) and the odd horror! There are so many that I would love to revisit. For pure luxury and rest I would return to the Surin Phuket in Thailand designed by Edward Tuttle. The calming chalet rooms have a modern muted decor and are set over the sea surrounded by rich foliage. It offers pure escapism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Londoner I haven’t often stayed at our own city’s finest hotels but I would love to wake up at one of the city’s destination hotels in the centre of town. I love to stay at hotels that have a totally different taste of decor to my own. Although I wouldn’t replicate the look at home, I love the granny chic style of the Soho House group and eclectic patterns of the Firmdale properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere have you had the best night's sleep?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing beats my own bed for a good night’s sleep but if pushed to look further afield I would recall a trip last summer in our months of freedom following lockdown. I stayed in West Dorset in a small pub with simple, tastefully decorated rooms near Chesil Beach. The room looked onto the sea and had an enormous super king sleigh bed from which you could listen to the sound of the waves. To be somewhere away from home felt so rejuvenating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTell us about your own bedroom?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy main intention for our current bedroom was to create a calming space, so there is lots of storage hidden behind simple doors with a mix of vintage furniture pieces. The walls are painted in a pale shade of blue grey, just off from white giving a gentle softness. After years of wooden floors, we chose a knotted-pile carpet for something warm and soft underfoot, comfort is key. For our windows I opted for a super simple white blackout blind to block streetlight paired with sheer white curtains which work really well in the day as they allow light in while maintaining a feeling of privacy as we live on a London street. They also bring a modern softness to the space. The furniture is mostly vintage which I love as they hold their own memories. On the wall I have an abstract Danish print I bought years ago which I love. The room is still evolving and will change over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat gets you up in the morning?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy daughter. As a baby she was a great sleeper but now she is three she often wakes up early and scrambles into our bed which she loves to jump on. We recently added a kitten to the mix who also likes to play at dawn, so there’s no chance of a lazy lie-in!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat helps you to sleep at night?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh sheets, a good pair of pyjamas and a tidy room help me feel settled and ready for bed. I also have blackout blinds which I couldn’t live without as they block out the streetlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you help overnight guests feel welcome in your home?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen guests stay I love to leave a guest set at the end of the bed. These often include miniature bathroom essentials I’ve picked up along the way on hotel travels plus a fresh towel and eye mask. In the past when having guests to stay while we were away I even made pretend hotel brochures listing local recommendations and invented hotel amenities as a light-hearted welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat luxury item would you take on a desert island?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA big question! I am assuming the island offers all the necessary bits for living so my luxury would be a drawing set - a box of Prismacolor coloured pencils and paper so that I could draw my surroundings and keep my mind occupied. I love to sketch though often don’t have the time to do it so with all the quiet endless days on a desert island I could while away the days drawing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow would you best describe your interior style?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefinitely modern. I love to combine vintage and new pieces collected over time. At home I have a 1970s pink perspex dining table designed by British designer Peter Banks with a set of candy coloured Fritz Hansen Series 7 chairs. Vintage pieces but modern in design. I like homes that feel organic rather than designed and bought all under one scheme. Many of my pieces I feel have their own stories of how I came to acquire them or previous lives which I love. In our age of consciousness around sustainability it makes sense to work with vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow did you get into Interior Design and what do you love about it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a child my parents dragged me around London’s modern furniture destination, The Conran Shop, and I always laugh that as an adult I can often be found trawling London’s furniture and interiors stores in just the same way. In my twenties I found myself at Wallpaper* magazine which gave me an amazing design education and gold ticket access to the international design scene. Working in the industry I love championing independent designers and sourcing fresh talent. For me quality and craftsmanship is key. Recently I have been curating design pieces for a new digital platform, Lymited, for which I have been able to promote a group of extremely talented designer-makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich room in your house is your favourite?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy favourite room in the house is our daughter’s room. I designed a light but bold monochrome scheme with pastel off-pink walls and matching pink carpet. The back of the door is in a\u003cbr\u003ebubblegum pink as a hidden detail. She has a beautiful Danish toddler bed and a 1930s vintage wardrobe. Aside from the mass of toys and books it is a very peaceful and happy room which I love to sit in and read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat do you think will be the next big bedroom trend?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn every part of our lives now sustainability has come to the forefront of our priorities. This, along with wellness and the need to look after our mental health, very much ties into how we are seeing the bedroom as a personal retreat. These themes are coming through in bedroom furniture with the use of more natural materials at every level, such as rush in wardrobe panels. We are also seeing cocooning beds and extended headboards wide enough to include bedside tables and lamps, enveloping sleeping guests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat tip would you give someone who wants to transform their bedroom space?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI would focus on what view you have from your bed and start there. Art can be a great source of inspiration, and having a piece of art that you love or a view through a window, can bring tranquillity and energy. Simple changes like looking at the position of the bed in your space and keeping clutter at bay all help to create a restful room.\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":78732820657,"author":"Katie Hawes","user_id":73783967921,"published_at":"2021-06-14T16:11:46+01:00","updated_at":"2021-10-18T11:00:10+01:00","summary_html":"Amy is the former Interiors Director at Wallpaper* magazine and an unrivalled source of inspiration on how to sleep in style at home. Amy will discuss how the quality of sleep can have a huge effect on everything from our physical and mental wellbeing to our performance during the day. The culprit behind insomnia for some could actually be down to the way the bedroom is designed.","template_suffix":"","handle":"sleep-panel-introducing-amy-heffernan","tags":"bedlinen, cotton, feather, readtime:3, type:Blog, type:Home Sleep Home","image":{"created_at":"2021-06-14T16:11:47+01:00","alt":"","width":1747,"height":1240,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/2357\/9825\/articles\/Amy_Heffernan_Sleep_panel_image.png?v=1623683508"}}

{"id":556240437425,"title":"Sleep Panel: Introducing Robert Lancaster-Gaye","created_at":"2021-06-14T16:08:56+01:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eRobert Lancaster-Gaye is the co-founder of luxury linen company, Tradelinens. The first linen company to join the BCI, the world’s largest cotton sustainability programme. Since cutting his teeth in the linen trade over 50 years ago, Robert has become the go-to expert in pairing luxury hotels with the bedding, bed and bath linen and tableware guests love. Here Robert shares his bedroom secrets and tells us why he’s known as the man that’s made a million beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow did you become known as the man that’s made a million beds?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing in the business for over 50 years means I’ve helped dress a lot of beds! My colleagues came up with a million after averaging out the number of clients I’d served over the years. Of course, the quality of that bedding has continuously improved over time. The very first hotel I sold to was a luxury 70s five-star hotel in the Midlands. At the time we sold the highest specification 120 thread count linen… How things have moved on!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do you remember about your early days in the industry?  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first company I worked for was a family-run textile wholesaler that had been around for about a hundred years. As a management trainee I did every job in the company, from hand-sewing hessian bales, and packing to van driving, and working in accounts. It was very much a case of learning on the job. At the time there were no cardboard boxes, mobile phones, calculators, internet – none of that had been invented, yet we still managed to import and sell textiles around the world! Crucially, it was here as a trainee that I learned the importance of sticking to my values. My boss taught me to know my own mind and not to accept anything that wasn’t correct. I’d say it’s one of the reasons we have the reputation we have today. People know we try very hard to get everything right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is the craziest place you’ve slept?  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most unusual places I’ve slept is the floor of a Cross Channel ferry following a ski trip. I was woozy on travel sickness pills and fell asleep on the metal floor on top of a pile of skis. I woke up aching and with ski marks running across my face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat hotel, B\u0026amp;B or luxury retreat would you most like to revisit and why? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI’ve stayed in a lot of fabulous 5-star hotels, but the ones that always stick in my memory are the properties owned by Firmdale Hotels – I've slept in most of the London ones and Crosby Street in New York. Every Firmdale has its own character that oozes style and ambience with bundles of charm. The Pig Hotels are also a firm favourite, again because of the way they make you feel. When you’re sleeping in one of The Pigs, you’re cocooned in this wonderful nurturing environment that engenders a feeling of wellbeing. You leave feeling totally restored.  Both Groups have wonderful staff and this really matters so much to the memory of your stay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere have you had the best night’s sleep? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’d probably be Pine Cliffs in The Algarve, which I visited a few years ago. It’s situated on a very steep cliff with lush grounds, a private beach and breath-taking views of the coast. It reminds me that you don’t have to go to Barbados for a taste of paradise!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTell us about your own bedroom?  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough I’m 6’ 2” and super king size beds offer more space, I prefer to sleep in a standard five-foot bed somewhere closer to my wife! A super king size bed puts three feet of bed between the two of you … My preference for bedding is a down\/feather mix pillow and a down duvet, with soft and silky sheets in pure white, however, I am constantly ‘product testing’ the entire Tielle range for luxury, quality and comfort. I’ll even try a winter weight duvet in summer and vice-versa, just to be sure they’re delivering. I have a simple wooden headboard that suits me perfectly for a bit of bedtime reading, and I probably wash my bedlinen every one to two weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat gets you up in the morning?  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI’m a lark and wake up somewhere between 5-6am after 6-7 hours sleep. It doesn’t take much to get me moving but the pale yellow bedroom walls certainly help. I chose the shade because I’m a morning person and as dawn breaks, the colour of the walls just get warmer and warmer.  The colour also goes beautifully with our white, duck egg and cool grey linen range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat helps you sleep at night?  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI can sleep anywhere – train, plane or car, so I’ve no problem at all napping or drifting off to sleep at home. I’ll always manage to catch a few pages of the book I’m reading though before I nod off. I’m currently reading John Sandford’s latest book, a writing style I love. Few authors write dialogue as well as him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you help overnight guests feel welcome in your home?  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause I believe in the importance of a good night’s sleep, I always make sure my guests have a great bed to sleep in, and I’m always complemented on the linen! A long time ago, I stayed over at some friends who lived in a one-bedroom flat. They didn’t have a sofa bed so they made a bed out of a pile of books five wide and ten long, topped with a flimsy duvet. Needless to say, I slept terribly! Although thankfully no-one has offered me a bed of books since, I do find your guest’s sleep experience is often overlooked.  But then I guess I’m slightly biased!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat luxury item would you take on a desert island?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting a good night's sleep would help me wake up refreshed and ready to take on the day’s challenges so I'd choose the whole bed cocoon – a comfy bed, fresh white cotton bedlinen, and a good quality down duvet and pillows, and if there was space I’d take a feather and down topper as well !  The most important steps towards a five star desert island….\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":78732820657,"author":"Katie Hawes","user_id":73783967921,"published_at":"2021-06-14T16:09:31+01:00","updated_at":"2021-10-18T10:17:14+01:00","summary_html":"Robert Lancaster-Gaye is the co-founder of luxury linen company, Tradelinens. The first linen company to join the BCI, the world’s largest cotton sustainability programme. Since cutting his teeth in the linen trade over 50 years ago, Robert has become the go-to expert in pairing luxury hotels with the bedding, bed and bath linen and tableware guests love. Here Robert shares his bedroom secrets and tells us why he’s known as the man that’s made a million beds.","template_suffix":"","handle":"sleep-panel-introducing-robert-lancaster-gaye","tags":"bedlinen, readtime:3, type:Blog, type:Home Sleep Home","image":{"created_at":"2021-06-14T16:08:56+01:00","alt":"","width":861,"height":606,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/2357\/9825\/articles\/crop.jpg?v=1623683337"}}

{"id":556240142513,"title":"Sleep Panel: Introducing Dr Kat Lederle","created_at":"2021-06-14T15:51:33+01:00","body_html":"\u003ch4\u003eDr Kat Lederle\u003cbr\u003eTielle sleep specialist \u0026amp; founder, Somnia\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSleep specialist and chronobiologist, Dr Kat Lederle, translates scientific findings and proven therapeutic techniques into practical solutions for people with sleep problems, whether that’s chronic insomnia or the odd bad night. Dr Kat, the author of Sleep Sense, will be sharing advice about why sleep and circadian (aka body clock) health matters, and how to sleep well and feel good as a result.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere is the craziest place you've slept?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood question, several crazy places I'd say! I think from a sleep perspective it was on a beach in Grenada in the Caribbean. I was a research assistant on a project investigating leatherback sea turtles and we have to take turns in patrolling the beach at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich hotel, B\u0026amp;B or luxury retreat would you most like to visit or revisit and why?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn eco-friendly lodge and safari. I love the outdoors and my first degree is in zoology and animal behaviour. I’ve been to Africa several times and would happily go again. Being able to see the animals in their natural habitat is an amazing experience. Travelling always means leaving a carbon footprint, but there are ways to reduce this. Ideally, I'd like to participate in an expedition with Earthwatch, an organisation that pairs researchers with volunteers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere do you sleep best?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a comfortable, quiet and familiar place with a good solid mattress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTell us about your own bedroom?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is tricky as it's currently being renovated and I do not know what it will be like. However, I live in a Victorian conversion flat, so the room is big with high ceilings and green walls. There's the typical furniture and my husband's favourite piece - his Eames chair and stool by the fireplace. This is the perfect place for relaxing and daydreaming. We have full-length curtains which limit the light while at the same time letting some light through so the body clock knows when day is starting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat gets you up in the morning?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe excitement of the day and the prospect of a cup of tea from my favourite brand (Miss TeaSmith). I am a natural morning person and fully awake within a couple of minutes. I typically go for a short walk with my husband to catch some sun rays and get physically moving before going into work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat helps you sleep at night?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDarkness and quietness are important, but I think the most crucial thing is a sense of fulfilment things that align with my values and purpose in life. Supporting others to sleep well and live in sync with their own body clock brings meaning to my life. With that also comes calmness and felling centred, which gives my mind less to think or worry about, making it easier to sleep well at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo you have any sleep rituals?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell, preparing for sleep starts in the morning when you wake up. You have all day to prepare for sleep the next night, not just the two hours before you go to bed. Personally, I like starting my day with a meditation. I already mentioned that I go for a walk in the morning, I also go for another walk at lunch or cycle. During the day I make sure I move and take mini-breaks. I also stay hydrated and try and have dinner around 7pm to have a fasting window of 12 hours. I have Night Shift installed on my screen devices which comes on in the evening. Crucially though, I stop working after 8pm whenever possible. While there have been moments of pause during the day, in the evening I make sure not to overstimulate the brain. I chat with my husband, read, watch something specific on TV, or just listen to something random.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat luxury item would you take on a desert island?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn eye mask. I am light-sensitive and desert island often don't have proper buildings!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat are the top three tips for the best night sleep and why?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify your personal sleep window: How much sleep do you need and when do you sleep best? Stick to these times weekday and weekend. This will provide you with the most efficient sleep during which your energy resources can fully recharge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpend time outdoors in natural daylight: This helps your body clock know it is daytime and later when it’s dark, it knows to promote sleep. It also boosts your mood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo something you enjoy: Make some 'me time' during the day or evening to do something that helps you to relax and switch off from work. Quality of time is more important than quantity in this instance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is sleep so important?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere to start and where to end?! In a nutshell, sleep helps your body and brain to restore itself so you can be the best you can be during the day. Think of it like a bank account. If you keep withdrawing money but not paying any in, you sooner or later get into the red and have to face negative consequences. Similarly with sleep, if you don’t get the sleep you need (a question of quality and duration), your physical health, cognitive performance, and emotional wellbeing will start to deteriorate. You get ill, both mentally and physically and that reduces the quality of your life. Not just yours but also that of your loved ones and the people around you at work and friends. Sleep is the social glue that ties humans together, it promotes social interaction. If you have had a poor night, you are less empathetic and instead more irritable and withdrawn with potentially negative consequences for human-to-human interaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow can you get a better night's sleep when the evenings are so much lighter?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake your bedroom dark and quiet and use an eye mask if necessary. Spent time outdoors in the daytime so your body clock ‘sees’ light and knows that it is daytime. It can then better register the change in light levels in the evening, and while it might take a little longer until it is fully dark outside, the body clock will notice the change and start to prepare the body for sleep. To help with that, keep indoor lights low or even better off. That includes blue-light emitting devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow can you improve your sleep during the warmer summer nights?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuring the day, keep the curtains and windows shut. Open them in the evening before bed to try and create a breeze. Some people find fans helpful.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sure you hydrate throughout the day and evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhile a chilled glass of rosé in the evening is nice, alcohol can contribute to poor sleep at night. The same goes for spicy and heavy food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse thin sheets instead of duvets and wear thin bed clothes. In exceptional heat, some people shower in their pyjamas before going to bed, others put them in a plastic bag and pop them in the freezer to cool them down. Cooling the neck and\/or back can also help to improve sleep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet go of the worrying because that can get you worked up and hinder sleep even more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleeping during the heat can be tricky but it is not impossible. Experiment to find out what helps you best!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow can we look after our sleep as lockdown eases?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChanges to routines and rituals can create uncertainty and anxiety which in turn can have a negative impact on your sleep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcknowledge feelings of anxiety and worry. The world changed dramatically over the last 12 months and continues to change. Spend a moment with your worrisome thoughts and feelings during the day - is there anything helpful in them, anything you can address? If they are unhelpful, learn to disentangle from them. By stepping back and observing your thoughts you can also decide where to shift your attention next – onto the same unhelpful thoughts about the future or back to the present moment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTry and stick to your personal sleep window as much as possible. Sleep is not the number one priority but it should be high up there on the list. It’s ok to go out, just make sure that most nights you go to bed and get up at your regular time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDr Kat Lederle\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleep specialist and chronobiologist, Dr Kat Lederle, translates scientific findings and proven therapeutic techniques into practical solutions for people with sleep problems. Kat is Tielle’s Sleep Specialist, the Founder of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.somnia.org.uk\/\"\u003eSomnia\u003c\/a\u003e and author of \u003cem\u003eSleep Sense:\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eImprove your Sleep, Improve your Health\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":78732820657,"author":"Katie Hawes","user_id":73783967921,"published_at":"2021-06-14T15:51:33+01:00","updated_at":"2021-10-18T11:38:03+01:00","summary_html":"\u003ch4\u003eSleep specialist and chronobiologist, Dr Kat Lederle, translates scientific findings and proven therapeutic techniques into practical solutions for people with sleep problems, whether that’s chronic insomnia or the odd bad night. Dr Kat, the author of Sleep Sense, will be sharing advice about why sleep and circadian (aka body clock) health matters, and how to sleep well and feel good as a result.\u003c\/h4\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"sleep-panel-introducing-dr-kat-lederle","tags":"type:Blog, type:Home Sleep Home","image":{"created_at":"2021-06-14T15:51:33+01:00","alt":"","width":845,"height":925,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/2357\/9825\/articles\/DR_Kat_headshot_active_campaign.jpg?v=1623682294"}}

{"id":556240109745,"title":"Meet The Tielle Sleep Panel","created_at":"2021-06-14T15:49:53+01:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhat do a leading design authority, sleep specialist and wellbeing warrior have in common? They’re part of a stellar new line-up to help YOU get the best night’s sleep. Sharing expert information and advice to help you sleep better and live better, the Tielle Sleep Panel, aka Dream Panel, consists of some of the most inspiring people from the fields of wellbeing, design and lifestyle. Listen and learn over the coming months as they divulge the tips, tricks and life hacks that promise to change your sleep habits and revolutionise your waking world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDr Kat Lederle\u003cbr\u003eTielle sleep specialist \u0026amp; founder, Somnia\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleep specialist and chronobiologist, Kat Lederle, translates scientific findings and proven therapeutic techniques into practical solutions for people with sleep problems, whether that’s chronic insomnia or the odd bad night. Kat, the author of Sleep Sense, will be sharing advice about why sleep and circadian (aka body clock) health matters, and how to sleep well and feel good as a result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tielleloveluxury.co.uk\/blog\/sleep-panel-introducing-dr-kat-lederle\/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003eQ\u0026amp;A with Dr Kat Lederle\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBen Spriggs\u003cbr\u003eEditor, ELLE Decoration\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBen’s avid interest in contemporary design has led to a career spanning over two decades in the world of fashion, lifestyle and interiors. He has spent much of the past 11 years driving the ELLE Decoration brand as Editor in Chief. Ben will discuss how he created a home environment as calm as possible over the past year to combat everyday stress and strain and ensure his relaxed sleeping area helped him to wake up feeling refreshed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAmy Heffernan\u003cbr\u003eGlobal design expert and interior stylist \u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmy is the former Interiors Director at Wallpaper* magazine and an unrivalled source of inspiration on how to sleep in style at home. Amy will discuss how the quality of sleep can have a huge effect on everything from our physical and mental wellbeing to our performance during the day. The culprit behind insomnia for some could actually be down to the way the bedroom is designed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eJessica Black\u003cbr\u003eDirector of Purchasing, Firmdale Hotels PLC\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJessica has two decades of experience in the hotel industry sourcing only the very best quality products for guests, including luxury bedding and bed linen. She is one of the best in the business when it comes to knowing what guests love so will share advice on how to get comfortable in bed at night and avoid waking up with a stiff neck or sore back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRobert Lancaster-Gaye\u003cbr\u003eA doyen of the linen world!\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobert Lancaster-Gaye is the co-founder of Tielle and founder of Tradelinens. The first linen company to join the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI). Since cutting his teeth in the linen trade over 50 years ago, Robert has become the go-expert in luxury hotel linen. Robert will be sharing his secrets on why the right bedding and bed linen make all the difference when it comes to getting a great night’s sleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":78732820657,"author":"Katie Hawes","user_id":73783967921,"published_at":"2021-06-14T15:49:52+01:00","updated_at":"2021-06-14T15:49:53+01:00","summary_html":"\u003cspan\u003eWhat do a leading design authority, sleep specialist and wellbeing warrior have in common? They’re part of a stellar new line-up to help YOU get the best night’s sleep. Sharing expert \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003einformation and advice to help you sleep better and live better, the Tielle Sleep Panel, aka Dream Panel, consists of some of the most inspiring people from the fields of wellbeing, design and lifestyle. Listen and learn over the coming months as they divulge the tips, tricks and life hacks that promise to change your sleep habits and revolutionise your waking world.\u003c\/span\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"the-tielle-sleep-panel","tags":"bedlinen, cotton, down, feather, goose, readtime:3, type:Blog","image":{"created_at":"2021-06-14T15:49:53+01:00","alt":"","width":603,"height":469,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/2357\/9825\/articles\/Header_b30e6ceb-fc08-4bd0-bcb5-4437e90448ff.jpg?v=1623682193"}}