Home Sweet Home.

Happy weekend to all you lovely ladies, tonight I've opted for a snug night in so thought you should all see what I'm snuggling up in. Since moving up to uni I've been attempting to make my new house feel as homely as possible, without being able to nail things into walls and buy my own furniture. It hasn't been too hard because I have a ridiculous amount of stuff that I've slowly started spreading across the entire place, much to my housemates joy haha. 

and the prize for prettiest kitchen cupboard goes to...

(according to my housemates)

It's these little details that make me feel more comfortable in a strange, new place; fairy lights, photo frames, cushions...all necessities for students trying to spruce a boring room up. I'm also still hooked on using gift wrap as wall paper, amazingly cheap and chirpy.

Enjoy the weekend lovelies.

I Like Tea Cups.

Today I spent some money that I shouldn't have spent on some lovely cups from Next. I adore the home department there, there's always something quaint or quirky that I would snap up if I had the space/money/excuse. And they do the best kitchen ware, of which the most affordable and bargainous items have to be the mugs and glasses, a price of between £1-£4 isn't too shabby for something that will serve you well each day. Certainly if you are an avid tea drinker like me.

glasses Next (£1.50 each)

live, love, laugh

mug Next (£2.50)

And seen as everywhere is embracing the jubilee with union flags absolutely everywhere, I thought I'd show you some of my favourite british homeware. It's rather great to think how iconic our flag is, and extremely stylish too. 

GB hearts mugs Next 

floor mat charity shop

where there is tea there is hope cushion Past Times

postal gift wrap Fenwicks 

Yep, I've been at it again buying gift wrap for my walls, there's just so many lovely designs out there that are too good to fold up and be ripped open.

So that was a little homespiration for you, hope you enjoyed <3 

Easter = huge amounts of sweet things. Edible or not.

Hello there . This long Easter weekend doesn't really count for me and my work, but I am still going to try and spend it in lovely ways doing sweet things! I've started it off with a pretty successful baking session with one of my sisters; biscuits, cakes and those chocolate cornflake things (firstly, what do you call them?! no idea. secondly, I know that the latter doesn't really count as baking but shhhh).

We got a little too carried away with the decorations! Realised  I can't actually eat the biscuits due to lent no being over quite yet though. Lame.

I also got a little bit of dosh from the parents and thought I'd have a semi-spree in Boots.

The Aussie hair care is so good! I have only used it once but my hair smells so scrummy, and it feels so soft...I can't stop playing with it haha. The mini-spree came to just under £20 which isn't bad, plus got to love the advantage card, have so many points now.

Ecotools brush foundation brush Aussie hair care Anti-frizz shampoo and conditioner,  colour mate deep treatment  Garnier moisturiser gradual tan Gosh eyeshadow waterproof love that dolphin Natural Collection candy mist Collection 2000 nail varnish dynasty

Lastly, I though I'd show you my little box of trinkets, which is mostly made up of old jewellery that has broken (I am forever breaking necklaces). I have recently realised I should make use of them all, instead of them never seeing the light of day. So I've simply just collected a few chains from charity shops etc so that I can mix and match/ swap the trinkets around for different outfits or moods. I love reviving old pieces, also makes them a little unique, and it feels like I have just gained about twenty new necklaces, without spending that much at all!

 

Oooo and one very last thing, I got two Easter  cards this week, how cute! :) 

What is everyone up to for Easter? I'm planning on just completely chilling with friends, and I'm also too excited about roast dinner at the parents...more so then finally being able to eat biscuits again. Something must be wrong. 

Anywho, hope you all have wonderful long weekends :) Sam <3