What does a good night’s sleep look like?

Laura is deeply devoted to her sleep - a full eight hours is the minimum, and if there’s time for a little more, all the better. Bed is her favourite place in the world, something she and Molly wholeheartedly agree on. Molly is usually tucked in by 10pm and up with the birds. For her, those early morning hours, still, quiet, full of promise, are the most cherished of the day.

Do you have a side of the bed?

Laura has her side of the bed at home, though, Molly had unknowingly taken it during their conversation. When travelling alone, Laura shifts to the middle, embracing the space. Molly does the same. She prefers not to sleep beside a window, even in hotel rooms.

And the first thing in the morning?

Tea. Straight away.

They both cannot function without a cup of tea first thing, whatever time they are up. Laura - a cup of Yorkshire, strong, with milk, no sugar. Molly - oat milk and a half-spoon of sugar. Not sure how a day could begin without a cup of tea. It’s the only way.

What lives on your bedside table?

Books, and lots of them. Laura said it’s slightly ridiculous how many she has stacked up. A lamp, a digital alarm clock, and a rotating pile of great stuff to read.

Molly's a little more chaotic (my partner calls it a charity shop… eeek), a bit of clutter should be allowed. It makes us feel right at home.

How often do you wash your bed sheets?

Laura’s a once-a-week sheet washer — sometimes every ten days if life gets in the way.

As a rule, I’m washing once a fortnight, which is what was recommended by our handy Clean Sheets Calculator (unless the weather’s warm — then it’s weekly for me too).