Showing posts with label seasons. Show all posts
Showing posts with label seasons. Show all posts

Monday, 11 June 2018

HOW-TO | FIFTEEN WAYS TO UPDATE YOUR HOME FOR EACH SEASON

Hello everyone and Happy Monday! So i recently shared a "how-to" post, on how to update your wardrobe for summer on a budget (which you can catch here) and keeping that in mind i wanted to share a different "how-to" post but this time focusing it on home improvement/decor. There are so many different yet easy and affordable ways that you can switch up your home, according to the season and i want to share with you some of my personal favourite tips on how to do just that...


1. switch out your cushion covers
Simply switching out your cushion covers either on your bed, chair or sofa is a simple way to make a huge change to a room. Buying cushion covers is easier than a whole new cushion, as just the covers don't take up much room at all in storage. (h&m home have some great options).

2. seasonal scents
Changing your home for a new season is much more than changing the way a room looks, it is about how a room smells too. Switch out your candles, diffuses and plug-ins, replacing them with your favourite season appropriate fragrances.

3. change your bedding/bed accessories 
A simple way of switching your bedroom up for a different season, is by changing your bedding to a pattern/style perfect for the current season. If you have a plain (un-patterned) bedding, you can also simply switch up your beds accessories, such as cushions and bed throw/runner.

4. fairy lights
Fairy lights are an instant cosy room fixer for pretty much any season, but you can display them in different ways according to the time of year.

5. ditch food packaging for personalised jars
Don't you just hate the way opened packets and boxes look in your cupboards? Ditch the packaging and place food items in a clear jar, which you can personalise either just with the title of the product or with a seasonal design.

6. seasonal flowers/plants
Another quick yet effective seasonal room changer is to add some season appropriate flowers or plants to a room, whether that be as a dining room centrepiece or kitchen island feature. 

7. change your decorative items to match the current season
Different seasons call for different decorative items, like a beach theme for summer, harvest for autumn and winter wonderland for winter. This can also apply to number 2, with switching up the seasonal scents.

8. room switch around
If buying new pieces isn't in your budget yet you want to make a change to your home/selected rooms, simply have a room switch around. This could be as simple as moving a rug, a piece of furniture or even move your decorative items to a different room. 

9. change your photos/quotes in your frames
If you have prints/photos/quotes placed around your home, an easy way to change the way your room looks is to switch up the image inside of the frame. If you have quotes, change them to a season appropriate quote.
   
10. add different coloured metals/schemes
By adding different coloured metals like gold, silver or copper and a season appropriate colour scheme that compliments either one of the metals.

11. DIY paint/re-cover furniture pieces
Bored of the same furniture but you don't want to rid yourself of it? Simply give it a DIY makeover, either by simply painting/spraying a piece of furniture or re-covering a chair, cushion or even your headboard.

12. Switch out original door/drawer handles for decorative ones
Another simple furniture DIY you can do to upgrade an item is to switch out the original door/drawer handles to a more decorative ones. This is super simple to do and in the end you are left with a very different looking piece of furniture yet you haven't broke the bank.

13. mix textures for a cosy vibe
Mixing different materials/pieces with different textures is going to instantly make a room look/feel more inviting and cosy. A great example for this is mixing faux fur/shaggy cushions, with a suede or velvet finish cushion.

14. switch up the colour or your towels
Just like the cushions, if you have a neutral bathroom for example by simply switching up the colour of your towels/bath mat according to a season. This is simple yet effective, especially if you don't have the time to re-decorate.

15. make temporary changes to your walls
If you want a huge room change but don't want to make a full commitment to adding a more bold wallpaper to a room, simply by using temporary wallpaper or wall tile stickers. This way if you get tired of it within a few months, you haven't got to go through the effort of completely stripping/re-decorating.

Catch up on a suggested post HERE...

xo.

Monday, 25 August 2014

AW14 OUTFIT OPTIONS

Hey guys, i hope you all had a great weekend whatever you were up to! So as August is drawing to close now and summer is almost over, i thought i would share with you a couple of outfit options which would be perfect for the change in season but will also see you through winter. I don't know about you but one of my favourite things about seasons changing is all the new clothes/trends that are available on the high street and is a good excuse to go shopping! There is so many cool new items in stores and online already. As a side note as well you don't have to crazy buying everything, there is so many items available which you can mix and match with so many different outfits...


Outfit One:

Jumper (Available in 5 colours) - £14.99 H&M
Print Scarf - £16 Topshop
Real Jean Look Jeggings - £19.99 New Look
Black Satchel Bag - £28 ASOS
Chelsea Heel Ankle Boots - £24.99 H&M

Outfit Two:

Faux Leather Jacket - £40 Boohoo
Floral Playsuit - £28 Topshop
Thermal Thick Tights - £5 Boohoo
Gold Rings Pack - £8 River Island
Black Satchel Bag - £28 ASOS
Chelsea Heel Ankle Boots - £24.99 H&M

Saturday, 1 March 2014

GOODBYE FEBRUARY, HELLO MARCH

Saying that February is the shortest month of the year, it has actually felt like one of the longest. So March is finally here and we can start to say goodbye to winter and hello to spring time, pastel colours and hopefully some warmer weather. Here is some of my favourite things from the month of February...


Cream eyeshadows have been a real go to for me this month as they are great as a base for your regular eyeshadows or worn on itself. My two personal favourites are:
New CID Cosmetics i-colour long wear cream eyeshadow in the shade Romance.
Maybelline Color Tattoo 24Hr cream eyeshadow in the shade Permanent Taupe.


This month i had been wanting to try out a new foundation and had heard good reviews about the Revlon Colorstay foundation, so i gave it a try. I love this foundation it has a great finish to it and the lasting power is so good, i am not sure about 24hours though because i never have makeup on for that long but it definitely lasts all day long. At the end of last month the lovely Tanya Burr launched her range of lip glosses and nail polishes, so of course i had to make a purchase there. The quality of her products are amazing, i definitely recommend taking a look at her range.
Revlon Colorstay 24HR Foundation in the shade Ivory.
Tanya Burr Lipgloss in the shade Afternoon Tea.


At the end of last month i switched up my shampoo and condition as i thought my hair was feeling a little dry and lacking moisture. So i decided to give Aussie a try, i have never used any of their products before and i am so glad that i have now. I have seen the biggest change in my hairs condition just after the first use, it has made my hair super soft and in really good condition.
Aussie Miracle Moist Shampoo.
Aussie Miracle Moist Conditioner.


This month i have re-discovered The Body Shop and fell in love with a lot of their products all over again and also tried out quiet a few new things to me.
The Body Shop Moringa Body Milk.
The Body Shop Vitamin E Cream Cleanser.


This month i have been listening to these two songs non stop, i just can't get enough of them. 
Na Na - Trey Songz
Letter To My Ex - Pleasure P

Also i have been loving Marcus Cooper aka Pleasure P's new mixtape "Break Up to Make Up".
It has only been back for one episode after a mid-season break on the last day of the month, but Grey's Anatomy is one of favourite TV shows ever, such an amazing show!

So that is the end of my "February Favourites" what things have you been loving this month?
Hope you all have a great month of March and i will be back very soon...

Katie