Pillow Talk with Veronica Ballart Charles

Pillow Talk with Veronica Ballart Charles, Illustrator, New York City

What is the first thing you do when you wake up?

Make Coffee.

 

Morning person or night owl?

I was both back in the day, but now definitely a morning person.

 

What is your ultimate bedtime luxury?

A quiet bedroom with a view of the ocean.

 

What is the most beautiful bedroom you've ever slept in?

A hotel in Shanghai; I can't remember the hotel now. But it was so well-designed and stylish.

 

What helps you switch off?

No phone in bed and taking a shower.

 

What does radical self-care mean to you?

To me, radical self-care means giving myself permission to slow down, set boundaries, and prioritize what makes me feel good — without feeling guilty about it.

 

What scent makes you think of sleep?

Lavender or chamomile.

 

What is your idea of a truly luxurious morning?

No alarm. A morning dip in the ocean and breakfast on a terrace by the beach.

 

If you could wake up anywhere tomorrow morning, where would it be?

Barbados

 

What are you dreaming of right now?

I'm not really a dreamer. I'm trying to appreciate what I have and enjoy the present.