I find one of the best ways to gain inspiration is to get out and about and experience places first hand. Pinterest and Instagram are an amazing way to pass time and let you mind wonder whilst sat at a desk, but nothing beats visiting a well designed hotel, restaurant or bar in the flesh. As an interior designer I am always looking for new ideas and how other designers are putting together their schemes. This got me thinking of combining both my love of visiting different places and background, as an interior designer, to create mood-boards of the places I visit. I visited The Cotswold House and spa earlier this month, and although not necessarily how I would decorate my own house I felt it was a beautifully designed hotel which created such a lovely uplifting mood. Just the type of place you'd want to escape to.

Bromley Wing Back Chair, Grey Ticking Stripe - Rowen & Wren

Jute Big Panama Pancake Carpet - Alternative Flooring

Ely 3 Light Pendant Polished Chrome - Dar Lighting

Glass Vase - Simone Olivia

Lanval Side Table, Reclaimed Pine & Elm - Swoon Editions

Esfir Rug - Parrow & Perch

ST REMY STRIPE - CHARCOAL Fabric - FRL129/03 - Designers Guild

Three seat sofa in midnight blue brushed linen cotton - Sofa.com

Magellan Tripod floor light with 45cm Straight Empire shade in Jersey Hand made parchment - Pooky

Eucalyptus scented candle - Simone Olivia

Ebba Linen Cushion - Bluebelle Gray

Ivory Linen Cushion - Simone Olivia

Charlie Cushion - Bluebelle Gray

Spoon Sofa, Flax Linen - Soho Home

Early Citrus Fruit Prints, Set of Six - Oka

ARTICHOKE NO. 104 PAINT - Designers Guild

Glass Butter dish - Simone Olivia

Magellan Tripod floor light with 50cm Straight Empire shade in deep sea chambray - Pooky