interiors
Above my Fireplace
Obviously in my classic style I wanted to keep it monochrome and packed full of arty prints that reflect me and my interests. So I've got a Grumpy cat print, one of Simon and Garfunkel and Gin. Three big loves in my life. I then also have a print of Margot and Richie Tenenbaum from the bit where she goes "I think we're just gonna to have to be secretly in love with each other and leave it at" as I really like the quote and Royal Tenenbaums is one of my favourite Wes Anderson films apart from The Darjeeling Limited (which isnt a popular choice, but I personally LOVE it)
The candle is actually really cool inside but I daren't burn it because its too adorable, but its got a metal skeleton inside so if you did ever decide to burn the candle it turns into a skeleton cat. It looks really cool to be honest but I just couldn't do it because the cat shape is infinitely cuter. tbh.
Im still not 100% happy with whats below the fireplace, I currently have a bunch of LED lights instead of a fire but it still needs a little something something to get it going. None the less Im really happy with this little nook from my home. Im finally getting to the point where its not just a house its my home and Im so proud of what I've achieved inside it! I promise I'll update with some more house shots soon!
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H&M Home Haul
As I've been in my new place for almost a month now (wow, thats flown by! Well overdue an update on that situation!) But I've been recently getting into gathering decor for my new flat recently and I've already done a small haul featuring Tiger, Primark and Urban Outfitters already but I just posted a brand new H&M home haul over on my Youtube Channel.
Decor has really made me feel like my flat is coming together as Im finally getting past the stage that feels like Im not getting anywhere and things are starting to feel more homely! Hope you like what I picked up!
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I MOVED!
So. It's all done! Im moved in to my new flat and I've finally let the cat out the bag on where Im going to be living in my latest vlog. Which you can check out over on my channel and above in this very post. I'll be posting daily vlogs on my vlogging channel for a while just so I have someone to talk to so I dont slowly go insane and I quite like the fact it's documenting my journey into solo living.
To be honest Im really scared and excited in equal parts. Scared because Im worried Ill miss having people around me all the time and the comforting feeling of not being alone in your house. But excited for the fact I can keep my space clean, store all my things and generally have space to live and work without the two being sat right on top of each other.
Now I've spent my first night alone I cant say this. I can totally see this being a challenge for me. I've basically left my whole life behind and dropped everything I've known for the past 4 years in London to move to somewhere completely new where I don't really know anyone. Starting again is bloody terrifying BUT Im so motivated to try something new and experience something else for a bit. Im a very spur of the moment person and although I've been talking about leaving London for the past few years, But now that I actually have I feel like maybe I'll regret it so to spite myself Im determined to prove myself wrong. Im so bloody stubborn!
Tonight at 5pm Im uploading my empty flat tour and I might post some of my vlogs as posts on here. Im really hoping to get normal programming resumed soon but Im also going to V at the Weekend so it's going to be a bit of a hectic one!
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I'm MOVING! - Interior Inspiration pt 1
Apologies for the extended absence on this blog… but I do have an excuse! Kinda! IM MOVING! If you follow me on Twitter then Im sure you know about this already but yeah… IVE GOT MY OWN FLAT. It all happened very quickly and I basically saw some flats one day and then ended up taking one and then before I knew it Im packing my life up and moving on Monday. Im nervous but excited to be living on my own! I cant believe me and Aerys have our own little place though!
I’ve spent the week thinking about the overall design of my flat and how I want it to look. I have two bedrooms as well as a huge living room which I hope to convert into my office as well as my living space. I also have this absolutely amazing entrance hall which is so so so nice! I genuinely cant wait to get decorating things!
My basic idea is to keep it a similar theme to my current room. White with bright pops of super bright colour, mixed with fun prints and lots of texture. While I know people seem to be loving the all white and minimal thing at the moment it isn’t really me and I really want my first home to have a real “me” feel to it. I want a mixture of kitsch accents with traditional furniture but with lots of bright colours to set it all off. Im planning to have a lot of black in my flat to add lots of contrast to my decor.
One thing I know for sure is that I want a full print wall. I’ve had some art pieces in mind for my walls for so long and I cant wait to purchase them. I've bookmarked a few that are already on my hit list but Im trying not to buy anything until I move in as I really want to make sure what I get works with the space I have. I
My only problem with this flat right now is that I have super limited funds (nature of being freelance!) and although I want everything perfect asap I know that Im going to have to slowly build up my rooms as time goes on. Ive never really bought my own furniture as I've only lived in furnished places and some of the prices of things are tripping me out! I’ve decided to focus on my bedroom first, then living room then my second bedroom with the kitchen and bathroom being a bit of an after thought as they arent going to be the spaces that I spend my time.
Im really excited to see what comes from my new flat and I cant wait to show you guys! I am going to be doing moving vlogs over on my second channel so subscribe to that for updates as I go along! I will post a before photo on here though when I move in.