STAYCATION
1.a vacation spent at home or near home, doing enjoyable activities or visiting local attractions.
2. (informal) a holiday in which leisure activities are pursued while staying at one’s own home
STYLISH STAYCATION
1. a vacation spent at home but imagining you are in a European country through fashion, beauty and interiors, books and movies
Seems staycations or holidaying at home is becoming more attractive these days. Whether that be down to your budget constraints, lifestyle choices or maybe you’re a new mum and the thought of venturing on a plane fills you with dread.
But, a holiday spent in one’s home country rather than abroad doesn’t have to mean you can’t get into the holiday spirit – with a few clever buys and a lot of imagination you can bring a touch of the Italian coast, French Rivera, Spanish or Greek Isles to your doorstep.
Here’s a few ideas to get you started:
VIVA LA ESPANA
Dress, Tu at Sainsbury’s || Headband, Topshop || Sandals, Warehouse || Dress, Topshop || Coin bracelet, Anna Lou of London || Driving Over Lemons: An Optimist in Andalucia by Chris Stewart, Amazon || Agua De Colonia Cologne, Mankind || Volver DVD, Amazon || Fan, Accessorize
|| Spanish Omelette maker, Selfridges ||
GREEK GODDESS
Sundress, Next || Holiday in Greece kit, Korres at Feel Unique || Gladiator sandals, River Island || Mess earrings, Oliver Bonas || Fresh Fig Honey Bath, Laura Mercier || Captain Corelli’s Mandolin by Louis de Bernieres, Amazon || Kaftan, Boden || Greek key matchbox, Amara || My Life in Ruins DVD, Amazon ||
Want more? How to take a stylish French or Italian inspired holiday… at HOME
Love, love, LOVE this! So looking forward to part two. I love the idea of really getting into a staycation in this way – I've never thought of it that way at all 🙂
Thank you Katie – part 2 next week! I know so much cheaper than a holiday…almost! x
Bonnie I love Greek Goddess so beautiful, I love your style posts all so beautiful x
Thank you Sarah – nice to now someone likes my 'crazy ideas' x
I now want every single one of those dresses and Kaftans!! Can't wait for part 2 and a holiday
I now how fab – part 2 coming soon xx
I want all the dresses too! Gorgeous, think I need an online shopping fix! X
I know how gorgeous… who needs a holiday? x
LOVE this idea!
Thanks A x