Easter was a bit different for us this year. Normally we always spend it with my family in Norway, up at the cabin with lots of cross-country skiing and cozy nights in my by the fire. As my parents were on holiday this year and my other half had work commitments outside of London on the Friday, I decided to join him and we made a little mini staycation out of it!

We stayed at the New Hall Hotel & Spa in the Midlands, a picturesque and grand medieval manor house filled with ancient charm and period features. After arriving late (Easter holiday traffic was a killer), we grabbed some food and threw ourselves into bed. Waking up to beaming sunshine and blue skies was a welcoming delight after the previous day with torrential rain. Spring was in the air and we were both happy campers! After breakfast and a much needed morning spa session with a massage –  we wandered around the stunning hotel grounds and soaked in the country air… Bliss. 

As you might have noticed if you follow me on Instagram – I welcomed the Gucci Soho to my bag family a few weeks ago, and haven´t looked back! I adore the soft tan colour and the cross-body shape is quickly becoming my go-to style (you can surprisingly fit a lot in it!). With this transitional weather, where it´s just about a bit too cold for just a leather jacket, I´ve been wearing my sleeveless shearling gilets to throw over; this old classic from Massimo Dutti (similar here) was the best buy. Teamed with skinny black jeans, comfortable biker boots and my trusted Celiné ´Baby Audrey` sunnies.

After our relaxing staycation, we felt totally rejuvenated and headed back to London for a few days, before jetting off to Venice on the Sunday… Don´t miss my travel diary from this magical place, going live on the blog next week! 

Massimo Dutti Gilet (sold out – similar here)
Zara Leather Jacket
ASOS Jeans
Dune Biker Boots
Gucci Bag (sold out in tan – similar in cream)
Celiné Sunglasses
Astley Clarke Bracelets
Susan Caplan Signet Ring 

Thank you to New Hall Hotel & Spa + Four Communications for hosting us. 

Anneli Bush