Shabby Chic Inspiration - Round 2

Hey all, 

This post is round two of shabby chic inspiration for me and my blog! I am currently in the process of redecorating certain rooms in my house - so I need all the inspiration that I can get! I am aiming to create spaces that are chic, cosy and gorgeous (of course)! Preferably with large amounts of purple...

If you know of any good inspiration sites or Pinterest users, link me to them! And on that note, add me on Pinterest to see many more pics like this!

Pinterest Username - Marked Beauty 

The cutest laundry area. 

Deep, rich purples. 

Frills and floral.

Wouldn't this be the perfect place to read?! 

And lastly, my dream kitchen colour! And people thought I was crazy when I said that I wanted purple...

Hopefully everything with my little renovations goes to plan! I shall try to grab before and after pictures for all of you to see. 

Hope you all have a wonderful night! xx

Shabby Chic Inspiration

Hey all, 

I'm at the point where I have decided that I want to change the look of most of my house. It's not that I don't like it, I do, I just feel that I have changed quite a bit as a person and I want my living spaces to represent that. I went from being a structured (possibly OCD, haha) person who loved all things modern, to one that has more of an appreciation for all that is old, unique and comfortable! 

I think that I have just relaxed a little, so why shouldn't my house relax along with me? 

These are just some gorgeous shabby chic decor pictures that I have found and will be using for inspiration; thought that I would share! 

Warning: It is a little picture heavy! 

Isn't that the most gorgeous wallpaper?!

So cute and quirky! 

I could definitely see myself at that table! 

I hope that you enjoyed this post! Let me know what you think of these pictures/design ideas!

Have personal changes ever had an impact on your house style? How so? I'm curious! 

Hope you all have a great night! xx

It's All About Balance

Hey all, 

Let's talk about balance, in particular the balance between what you need to do and what you want to do. It's common knowledge, or rather it should be, that a healthy life is one that is balanced in all aspects: a healthy working life, paired with a healthy social/recreational life; a healthy diet, without torturing yourself; and healthy relationships that are both give and take. 

Yes, we all have things that we 'have' to do, but we also need to remember to do the things that make us happy. As a social worker I understand just how important this is for our happiness, but as the saying goes, it's easier said than done. Over the past few weeks I have been faced with a list of 'must do's' longer than I could've imagined, and in truth I couldn't see the end of it- so I gathered all my strength, took a deep breath and trudged along! Yes I got it all done, and in record time; but now that I am looking back at it I wish that I took it slower and balanced it all out a little. 

Why? I started neglecting the things that made me happy and it did absolutely nothing for me. I stopped reading, cut down on my blogging, even stopped eating as much (all things I adore!), and in the end I just ended up feeling stressed and overwhelmed. 

I have promised myself that I will never neglect my happiness for a list of to-do's again, and I am going to make sure that I make time in my life for the things that make me happy - no matter how small they are! 

5 Little Things That Make Me Happy 

- Tea

- My Cat 

- Reading

- Blogging & Beauty in General

- Shopping! 

This was a bit more of a personal kind of post, I hope that you all don't mind! 

Let me know how you deal with stress, endless list's and keeping everything balanced! Any hints? Tips? 

Hope you all have a great night! xx

Runway Looks I'm Loving: Spring 2012

Hey all,

Just a quick post!

It's no secret that all us fashion and beauty loving women (and men of course) look to the runway for inspiration each season. Some looks we love, some we loathe. 

Here are the runway trends I've adored so far this year!

Chanel

Fresh faced, and wet haired - I wish I resembled something vaguely similar when I exited the shower in the morning. 

D&G

The D&G line is closing, and they are definitely going out with a bang. The models look like absolute perfection. 

Dolce & Gabbana

 Gah!!

Gucci

If only I could pull this off!

Jason Wu

Sexy, feminine & edgy. 

Michael Kors 

Bronzed beauties! 

Which one is your favourite? And, what is inspiring you this season?

Hope you all have a great night! xx

A Little Bit of Alexa

Hey all, 

I have found that recently I have often needed a daily dose of Alexa Chung. She's gorgeous, fun, quirky and best of all, she can write! I think that she is talented in so many wonderful ways, and has unique style. 

For those of you who don't know who she is (few and far between I am sure), she is a british model, TV presenter and contributing editor at British Vogue. She is also frequently seen gracing the front rows of fashion shows, at fashion events, and mingling with the rich, famous and fabulous! 

Ah, my girl crush! 

For a reasonable sized dose of Alexa, visit: 

http://alexachungblog.tumblr.com/

and 

http://fuckyeahalexachung.tumblr.com/

Hope you all have a great day! xx

I love the little celebrity and icon posts people have on their blogs, I think it is absolutely wonderful to see where everyone gets their inspiration from, who they look up to and what they hope to become or achieve. Wonderful!