Lonny Mag Spring 2012...

Ahhh, is there anything better than relaxing with a nice hot cup of tea & a magazine? It's my favourite way to unwind & de-stress :) Today I spent my time flicking through the pages of Elle, InStyle & digital magazines Lonny & Adore Home! Here are some of my favourite images from the latest issue of Lonny - stunning! Check out the complete issue online here! So many gorgeous pictures! :)

What do you to to unwind & relax?

Quick Pic...

Loving the pastel trend for Spring so thought I would get a head start & begin with my nails. Love them but looking at them REALLY gives me a craving for ice-cream! Yum!

(Shades used are: Revlon Lilac Pastelle, Essie Mint Candy Apple + Rimmel Lemon Drop)

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My Apartment - Bedroom Love...

Don't you just LOVE polyvore?! It's my new addiction (I have about a million by now). I find it so relaxing to sit with my laptop, watching TV & creating some fun collages. I thought I would put my new favourite website to good use & come up with a plan for my bedroom. So far my apartment is very monochromatic so I figured the bedroom would be the ideal room to introduce some much needed colour & when better than in time for Spring?!

I have a gorgeous white faux leather bed with a chic chunky quilted headboard from Dwell so this undoubtedly will be the centrepiece. My bedroom is VERY small so I have to be particularly thoughtful when choosing furniture. I am in two minds if I want to add some walnut for an earthy vibe or go with white gloss for a contemporary look. I would absolutely adore a mirrored dressing table but unfortunately space just does not allow. Nonetheless, I created two looks which more or less illustrate what I'm thinking for the space... hope you like, I'd love to hear which look you prefer :) x

 

(via my polyvore, click to find suppliers)

What look have you gone for in your master bedroom?

Design Darling {The Boutique}

One of my favourite bloggers, Mackenzie Horan from Design Darling has just launched her online boutique and I must tell you, it is fabulous! I have been a fan of  Mackenzie's blog for quite some time now so was thrilled when she announced the launch of her very own online shopping destination. Design Darling {the boutique} carries a tightly curated selection of home & fashion accessories - think statement clutches, preppy pillows, ever so handy lacquer trays plus much more! My favourite thing about the store is all the lovely colours, no sign of boring beige here! How about these beauties below?? Those earrings! That bracelet!

 

Check out the boutique for yourself & if you don't already - pop over to see all the loveliness Mackenzie is treating us to on her blog - Design Darling.

I am lusting after the gold Lindsey bracelet, what is your favourite piece?

What I bought... February 2012

 

Oh, what a month February was! I welcomed a new addition to my little family - my adorable baby bunny Stella (after Stella McCartney of course!) I had a week off my day job to explore London & buy some little accessories for my home, I exceeded 800 fans on facebook & my blog received more visitors than ever! A massive thank you to everyone who stops by from time to time, I hope to bring you many more of my little inspirations & projects in the future!

March is set to be even better than February as I'm finally decorating my teeny tiny bedroom, launching new products in the shop & spending some much needed time with friends from home. Anyways, happy weekend everyone, here are some of the lovely things I treated to myself this past month! :) xXx

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I just love my H&M hot pink blazer - it really does go with everything & puts me in the best mood - I get loads of compliments everytime I wear it! My man bought me the Dwell chandelier candle a while ago & ever since I've been coveting the diamante skull version. I can't decide where I like it best, it just looks great everywhere plus it smells great too! I spotted the Zara flats on fashion blogger Sincerely Jules & had to have them so rushed out to buy them - no surprise they were sold out in quite a few stores, so happy I scored myself a pair! :)

What little luxuries did you treat yourself to this month?