Wall Art Stickers. Im Addicted!

I could spend hours and hours browsing through these on the net. In fact I spend a whole morning last Sunday doing just that. I first spotted them on next.co.uk whilst having a little browse of their home section but they're quite expensive and I didn't want to spend a fortune & having to put it up myself and make a huge disaster of it all. So I had a quick Google search & found that eBay is absolutely full of sellers selling absolutely everything from Justin Bieber quotes to children's cartoon characters in the wall sticker category for half the price!

 

 

I originally just wanted one for above my bed, a pretty quote or song lyric maybe?

I found this one (below) & I've always absolutely loved this quote :D

 

Life isn't about waiting

for the storm to pass

it's about learning to

Dance in the Rain

 

I love the fonts and spacing and I think it looks brilliant. When it arrived in the post it came packaged in a tube with a little black flattened bit of plastic for pressing it on the wall  with & a little leaflet with instruction on how to apply it. It looked very easy... It wasn't. I have a 'silk' finished paint on my bedroom walls so maybe that had something to do with the vinyl not wanting to stick without having to press on very hard and peeling it away very very slowly. It did take a while but I think it looks really good and looks how I wanted it to. I am very pleased :D

Purchased for £3.49 (bargain) + postage

 

 

 

After I got it on my wall and stood back and looked at it I realised I had caught the bug and wanted moreeeee!

 

I began trawling eBay again for some inspiration and found a really funny

 

'Splish, Splash

I'm taking a Bath'

 

My husband agreed & advised I bought it in red as our bathroom has red accessories. I am glad I did, it looks lovely. The script is so pretty and this one was so much easier to apply that the one in the bedroom. Maybe this is because the paint is in a 'Matt' finish and the vinyl stuck a lot easier and didn't require as much effort as the other one. It may have been because I chose a different company and the vinyl was a different type or a better quality, but yet again I am very very pleased with it & it definitely brightens up our bathroom and is a lovely feature people are already complimenting.

This one is in Medium for £5.99 + postage

 



 

 

I've already ordered a pretty design saying 'The Kitchen Is The Heart Of The Home' for my kitchen :)

absolutely addicted ;) it may not be to every ones taste, but personally I love them and think they're a brilliant way to personalise your home when your on a budget.

Primark Haulin' (Just A Little One)

Today I had a quick little dash into Primark just to have a nosey to see if there was any new stock & came across a wonderful little sale rack :) There was loads and loads of bargains to be had, loads of every single size & they actually had my size in every item, which as you all probably know is quite rare for Primark.

 

They were selling off all the knitwear to make room for the new spring lines but as you can see, the weather is still freezing cold in the UK & I don't think anyone would be daring enough to venture out without a huge coat or a cuddly cardigan so I was definitely taking advantage of the knitwear sale here.

 

First I picked up like a knitted peplum white knitted type material top. Absolute bargain at £5! it fits wonderfully & is lovely and warm, could be dressed down with a nice pair of jeans and flats, or dressed up with a chunky necklace, discopants & a blazer maybe? really nice :)

As I was waiting to be served there was a whole rack of skinny waist belts in brown and black for only 50p so grabbed myself two of each! they will go with absolutely everything! And go lovely around the middle of this top :)

 

 

Next to the peplum tops were some lovely blush coloured chunky knitted cardigans, lovely and thick & warm. there aren't are buttons to button this up but I'm thinking with a chunky scarf and a long top with some leggings or skinny jeans it would be perfect until this horrible weather finally warms up a little. It comes down just past my bottom and the material isn't like itchy wool or anything, its soft and comfortable for those with sensitive skin like mine :) another bargain at only £5!

 

 

I finally tore myself away from the knitwear because really? how long can it really snow for? ha ha. found some lovely blazers, I picked up a dark turquoise/green one last week for £15 and they had them all on sale for £11 today so grabbed one in this lovely grey colour. I absolutely adore blazers. I think they're so smart and can instantly dress up an outfit and make it look more sophisticated. I own about 4 or 5 in all different colours so this grey fits in lovely with the others. It is quite light and will come in very handy for my trip to New York in the summer where I won't want to be dragging around heavy jackets during the day or evening. love. love. love it :)

 

 

 

Sorry that this is a very iccle' Primark loot, just thought I would share my bargain finding & maybe you shall check out the Primark's in your area for similar bargains

 

Thank You for reading :)

 

 

 

 

Ps. I don't know about anyone else but I have a real issue with Primark sizing, as does my little sister.

 

A. We are both quite tall, and find they don't do all their jeans/trousers in a long length which is a big let down :(

 

B. We always seem to be a size bigger in Primark than anywhere else we shop. I always buy a size 14 & my sister a 6 but in there I always have to buy 16's or 18's in jackets/blazers & my sister often has to buy size 10's!

 

Why Primark? sort it out :(

 

any body else noticed this?



20 Questions & Answers ;)

Good Morningggg :) Today I thought I would do a little 'get to know me' type of thing.

 

1. How old are you?

I've just turned  21 on the 20th of March

 

2. What is you favourite food?

Probably salmon, (smoked salmon, raw salmon on sushi, baked salmon, steamed salmon), Muscles & a good old Sunday lunch with all the trimmings ;)

 

3. Do you have any siblings?

Yes I have a 18 year old sister

 

4. Favourite Take-away?

Indian or Chinese :D

 

5. Last time you cried?

On my birthday when I was missing my Grandma who we sadly lost to cancer 3 1/2 years ago :(

 

6. How tall are you?

I'm quite tall, which I don't really like. about 5'10'' / 5'11''

 

7. Married, Single, Other?

I'm a newlywed :) I've been married nearly 7 months and I'm extremely happy :)

 

8. What was your favourite Holiday?

Definitely Sorrento in Italy :) Italy is an amazing place & I would love to go back and see Pompeii again.

 

9. Where would you love to go on holiday?

New York City. I am obsessed. My husband finally gave in and we're going for our 1 year anniversary :D I AM SO EXCITED!

 

10. What is your favourite item of make-up you own?

probably my foundation. 'Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Foundation' I found it difficult to find a full coverage foundation that didn't dry my skin out until I found this beauty. I think I will always go back to it :)

 

11. What is your hair like?

I have quite long hair that goes 2/3rds down my back. It is very dark brown, almost black naturally, and because of the layers I have cut in it is very curly if I don't straighten it, but I have learnt to love the curliness :)

 

12. What is your shoe size?

I am a size 6 & a half or in some places a 7.

 

13. Favourite pair of shoes?

Definitely my Carvela 'Aries' black heels. Definitely no the comfiest shoes but they look amazing and were definitely one of the best gifts I've ever gotten.

 

14. Fashion staple?

Black leggings, yes boring, but without black leggings where would we all be? ha ha

 

15. What was your first ever make up product?

ooooh, I can't remember. It was probably one of those cheap bright blue cream eye-shadows that all the 11 year olds were loving at the time, from a shop in my area called 'Boyes'. I loved it... wish I hadn't, looking back I must have looked like a right nutter! *cringe*

 

16. What is your home like?

Just a 3 Bedroomed, end of terrace house. A feature wall in every room decorated with pretty wallpaper I like :) Everything else is pretty magnolia except my green kitchen and my grey & black bedroom :)

 

17. Celebrity crush?

David Gandy! Wow...

 

18. Favourite Scent?

At the moment, as cheesy as this is 'Taylor Swift - Enchanted' or 'DNKY - Be Delicious'

 

19. Favourite skin care & Make up brands?

I would probably say Clinique for their 3 Step Skincare System & Foundation/Concealers. Benefit for the amazing 'They're Real' mascara amongst other amazing products & NYX for the blushers, bronzers and eye-shadows.

 

20. Favourite colour?

Blush Pink. My wedding dress was a very pale shade of Blush & I just love that colour :D

My New Little Fiorelli Love :) 'Hope'

I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS BAG :D

 

My husband surprised me with this beauty last week for my birthday and I really love it. I would recommend it to anyone and I would have honestly bought it myself if I hadn't have been given it as a gift. its gorgeous.

 

This 'Hope' bag the perfect size and has a brilliant over the shoulder strap which I personally prefer as I drop and leave behind absolutely everything so it feels really secure and comfortable over my shoulder. You can tell it is really well made and all the stitching is absolutely perfect, as is the lining inside the bag and the cute little pockets. One small side pocket that would fit your purse and phone and a larger back zip pocket. I have tried to fit my iPad inside and it does fit in the bag and zips up but doesn't leave a lot of room for anything else other than a purse but its not often I do carry my iPad around with me.

 

I think my husband paid about £30 for the bag plus whatever else it is for the postage as he bought it on the 'Fiorelli' website and it was delivered pretty quick, about 3 days. It is a limited edition bag & for every 'Hope' bag bought Fiorelli donate £1 to Cancer Research which is absolutely brilliant! I have lost family members to cancer and it feels nice to know something has been donated to such a good cause :).

 

The 'Hope' comes in many different colours, black, nude, hot pink, snake skin and others.

The only downside is that they do not make the purse to match the bag which I was really disappointed with as I thought it would be nice to have everything matching.

 

overall I am very very happy with my new bag. It seems to go with everything I wear and is the perfect size for almost every day :)

 

Thanks for reading

 

Robyn

Candle Obsessed!

I thought I would start with the candles I have been loving and using this week. I absolutely love scented candles and love my home to smell beautiful :). Generally I love winter spiced scents, like the reds and orange colours, the Christmassy smells, but I thought for a change we could do with something fruity for spring.

 

Last week I took a trip to TK MAXX & picked up a 'Copenhagen Candle' (on the left) in 'Fig & Herb'. It was about £4.99 down from £6.99 RRP and a single wicked (what I believe to be a medium) luxury wax candle. It smelt lovely in the shop & was purple/pink to match my living room so it was a quick purchase. When I burnt this candle the real aroma really is unleashed. Wow. It has a really sweet smell, but not that sweet it will make you feel nauseous. Absolutely gorgeous, the best candle I have ever purchased in a long time, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone. I've had so many compliments from this candle & as you can probably tell from the picture it has been well loved & needs to be re-purchased. Burning time - Approx. 50 hours.

 

On Saturday morning I, like many nutters in the UK queued up at 7am for the opening of the store NEXT, whose sales are famous for being 50% off or less. First area I run to is always the Home section, as I absolutely love NEXT's home wares. first thing I spotted was a absolutely HUGE candle in a gorgeous jar, originally £12 reduced to £6 (In the centre of the above image). I picked up the scent 'Pomegranate & Patchouli', smells divine. It has three wicks and is a very slow burner. I absolutely love the jar its in, the design is like lots of little stars all joint together. It looks brilliant on my dining room table through the day, very pretty.

Burning time not stated but I expect about 100 hours. Its a very large candle

 

Last but not least, 'Homebase' the hardware and decorating warehouse store had a massive Easter sale on many items for the home so I picked up two 'StarLytes' candles for £4 each, reduced from £8. The one I've been burning at the moment is the 'Pomegranate & Pear' scent (pictured on the right). Again nice big jar and a gorgeous scent that fills the entire room. The best thing about this candle is definitely the blend of wax. It states on the jar it is a 'Natural Soy Blend'. I absolutely love soy blends as the wax melts very quickly and the whole candle is burnt, not just down the centre but the entire candle, so you get a brilliant burn time. Very very pleased with this candle & I will be checking if the offer is still on so I can fill my cupboards full of these. Brilliant value, can't wait to try the Vanilla scent I also purchased.

Burning time - Approx. 150 Hours.

 

I would definitely recommend all of these above. All are great for your home, or as gifts :)

 

Thanks for reading

 

Robyn