Sunday, September 28, 2014

boot dillemma

I need a new pair of heeled boots, and i want them to be usable day to day, and at night. So i need that dressy quality as well. I have narrowed it down to a couple- and obviously most of them are from Office





1- Mercy Chelsea- Office.co.uk    2. Grace Nubuck Chelsea- Vagabond   3. Camden Chunky - Office.co.uk     4.  ASOS Royal Chelsea- Asos.co.uk 

The ASOS ones are the cheapest option, but maybe a bit too short? Having said that they would be way more comfortable in day to day wear to campus etc. I may order them and see how they turn out, as i still have to get my uniform shoes from Office by the 8th of October!






Layered and Long jewelery

This is the year of 21st Birthday present giving....which means i am haemorrhaging money every month. But 21st's are special, and especially for my housemates this year (were actually all turning 22 now) its our last year together. I came across Layered and Long on Etsy.com when looking for a present for my Aunt. They specialise in beautiful personalised delicate necklaces, which you can buy in a set to create a layered effect.  - https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/LayeredAndLong

This is the set we got for Lucy: We chose to engrave her birthday in roman numerals to make it a little bit more unique.


I think they are stunning, and am so jealous i don't have a set for myself! The great part about the website is you can really personalise anything- the bead colour, the length, the stamps, the shape! I also ordered a bracelet for my housemate, which is silver with a turquoise bead with the engraving - E K H B - the initials of our house! (bit vommy)

Here are some examples given from the website:







Tuesday, September 23, 2014

new house!

Just a quick picture of my new room in Exeter. I have filled it with tonnes of items that remind me of Malaysia and my travels- my dangly elephants, my bed sheets, my bali silk pillows and my handmade dream catcher.


distressed

Distressed- in a room it immediately creates that aged, rugged look. Using a washed natural colour tone adds a rustic edge, creating what seems to me like a country barn sort of effect. An extremely calming atmosphere to live in- stripped back to basics.



A trend recurring throughout these images is the use of wood as a statement - from the structural elements of the building, or through floorboards or pieces of furniture. It really gives it that scandi charm offset against white or greywash
 

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Monday, September 22, 2014

Bali Stylin'

Just a couple of my favourite pictures from me and my boyfriends trip to Bali and Nusa Lembongan 2 weeks ago!










hanging plants

I really like the idea of bringing the outdoors, indoors. Hanging baskets in a garden or on the outside of a house are beautiful, but more and more i have seen on design websites that they can so easily be used inside the home. Whether its in the kitchen and used as a herb garden display, or in the living room to add a bit of greenery and nature. It looks great and is quite a fun quirky way to bring that essential bit of greenery or plants into a room. Here are some examples i have come across, using different materials creating very different styles and effects.

The beads and rope create a more earthy and outdoorsy effect, again bringing the outdoors inside. It is very urban and bohemian.


The use of a metal geometric structure as a hanger is more modern and minimalist style. Using desert plants or cactus as a plant gives a very clean and minimal effect as an interior- rather than wild and tropical.


And finally, the upside down pots are such a fun little twist on the hanging pot. Its quirky and attracts a lot of attention. They almost look like lamp shades that have been over-taken by wild plants.