Homeware Haul - I regret nothing

Who needs money anyways? Haha.

Just kidding. I had enough to stock up on some homeware items for the apartment.

Here I'll show you some of the things I got and hopefully serve as some inspiration to any of you who are also trying to re-decorate!

So without further ado, here are some of my purchases:

This beautiful rug is from 'Eastern Flair' in Newtown

'Spring' scented candle by Homestead Candles - Bought at - 'Reclaim Vintage', Newtown

Isn't it a lovely shade of red? - Tulips from 'Dr Earth', Newtown

Fascinating read, and visually impressive illustrations - From 'Reclaim Vintage', Newtown

Funky little poster right? This is actually sold as wrapping paper at 'Monster Threads', but I couldn't let myself use it to wrap. Besides, who doesn't want birds on their bathroom door?



Have you bought any nice homeware items recently? Any suggestions to help me decorate? Flick me a comment

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Back From The Dead - Home Decor

As per a prompt from a family member I have emerged like a glorious butterfly!

Life drags you down with it, and though you dedicate yourself to writing a Blog you ultimately forget to and end up coming back almost a year later and thinking, 

"Hey, I haven't written anything in ages!". 

SO. On that note I have set a phone reminder to prompt myself to write at least once a week.

I have continued to be active on Instagram, feel free to follow to see a more visual diary of what happens in this students's mutterings.

Today I sit at my laptop working on Journalism stories and pondering the end of the short holidays before I return to Uni next week. I suppose I even miss it!

As of recent I have been focusing on re-decorating the apartment (still in Newtown) and keeping tidy for the coming colder months.

In particular I have been fascinated with flowers recently. I am finally at a stage where I earn enough working at the bakery where I can afford a fresh bunch of flowers every week or so. It's amazing what it can do for your mood. 

I.e. If I were to buy a slice of cake each week to make me feel better, flowers do that job, and better (and healthier, haha)

Have a look at these photos from around my home for some inspiration! I have also put out a lot of candles and lighting features for pleasant smells, moods and settings. 

These little robots are great collectibles from 'Doctor Django's'

Check out Crosley's website for brilliant turntables

Can't tell these are fake right? I saved old wine/beer bottles for cute and cheap decor

This was a gift from last Easter, but really adds some cute to the room!

I love using a cake tier to hold my jewelry, you see everything you own straight away.
(Note the classic Russian childhood novels)

I recently bought these tulips for the bathroom and they are stunning!

The tv seemed a little plain, so I've prettied it up with some lovely flowers,
the stack of coffee table books adds a warm, home-like touch, as well as the little candle bowl.

In addition, I have been focusing on keeping my clothes in plain sight with the open-rack (to save money on clothes I already have!)

This is from Domayne home wares, 'Reddy Robe'

I'll write another post very soon!
Until then,

Mash it up
xx

Homeware Haul #2

Hey hey,

I said I'd show you what I bought right?

Newtown happens to be filled with many charming vintage and antique shops, which is exactly where I went to buy these items. Check out the photos!

There's a fantastic lantern in a beautiful mint green colour which I've been pairing with bath time, it creates a mesmerizing glow in the room. I use tealights for it.

The three little houses are all vintage tea tins, so I'm using them to hold sugar and tea at the moment. I couldn't help but buy all three as a set. They look adorable all together don't they?

The glass decanter is actually quite small, and therefore a bit less common than most crystal decanters you'd see. I've tested it out with some strong stout, and will likely use it with whisky or scotch. The decanter itself just seemed like a lovely piece to own.

Lastly, there's the fantastic tiered cake stand. Did you look closely? It's made of old records!!! Hahaha.

I thought this was an extremely clever way to reuse the records. It looks fantastic hosting the little cupcakes I made.

Keep an eye out for more homeware hauls coming soon. I'll be buying some products hopefully from Typo's new store.

Are there any home items you guys can recommend for me to buy? Let me know in the comments below!

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xx

Blind date with a Book

Checking out their hot edges ;)

You're thinking what???


What date? With a book? What?!!!

Well, this is simply a fantastic idea which I discovered in Newtown
while browsing 'Elizabeth's Bookstore'.

"The King St store started wrapping staff-selected books in brown paper, handwriting a few key words on the front and calling them Blind Date Books last April.

Customers can buy the book either for themselves or as a present and store manager Melanie Prosser said it encouraged people to move outside their literary comfort zone.

“People have such a hard time choosing what to read and you do tend to judge a book on what you see, so this takes all the choice out of it,” she said."

-Daily Telegraph

Isn't it fantastic? As a book fanatic, going on a date with one sounds perfect!

Naturally I bought one.
Out of all of them this was the only one in the Sci-Fi genre,
or at least lacking soppy Romance descriptions... Hahaha

I got very lucky with this one, it's a classic Horror/Sci-Fi which is a 1961 Penguin.
'The Midwich Cuckoos' by John Wyndham, also known as the movie
'The Village of the Damned'

Have a look at the full article about this wonderful dating experience:
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/inner-west/elizabeths-bookshop-in-newtown-are-offering-readers-a-new-experience-with-blind-date-books/story-fngr8h4f-1226824807937

Have you guys ever bought these books?
If you were to do a blind book date, which book would it be with?
Comment below :)


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Hunger Games paraphernalia!

Guess who went around Newtown and found this pendant??

It's an adorable little store called Kaboodle Designs which tends to sell many types of creative and funky little pendants (including Doctor Who as well!)

I hope you like the Hunger Games series, because I am looking forward to the finale very much! 

(Do read the books too though)

Now I've got my fan jewellery!

I'm all set!

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xx

Moving to Newtown!

We were accepted!

It's official!

I'm moving to Newtown next week.... 

(which for those of you who don't know it, is effectively the Hipster capital of Sydney)

I will of course be posting many home-ware hauls in the coming weeks so stay tuned!

As well as this, I will be doing many posts relating to moving and decorating (since it's so very exciting!)

Make sure you follow up, there's going to be some exciting stuff and 

HOMEWARE GIVEAWAYS!

Mash it up

xx