Showing posts with label theme. Show all posts
Showing posts with label theme. Show all posts

Friday, 7 December 2018

THE BAKES OF CHRISTMAS PAST

Hello everyone! In previous years by now i would already got at least two or three Christmas themed baking posts ready to go, oh how times have changed. Since changing the way i eat/lifestyle at the start of the year (which i have touched on in previous posts), i have obviously cut down the amount of unhealthier options by a lot. That being said i do plan on squeezing an all new baking post before the big day later on in the month, until then i am trying to hold off. Keeping in mind that not every one likes to resist the urge to indulge at this time of year, i thought i would share with you a round up of some of my personal favourite festive bakes...


carrot and gingerbread cupcakes | click to bake |
First up is a twist on a cake that Nigella Lawson did last year, but rather than one large cake i made the recipe into cupcake form. Personally for me carrot cake is hands down one of my favourite, along side gingerbread so combine the two together and you are in for a treat. Cupcakes are such an easy thing to make, as you basically have a classic base then all you can do to switch things up is add in any flavouring and decorate how you choose.


mincemeat, pecan and cinnamon crumble bars | click to bake |
Just looking back and remembering how yummy these crumble bars were, just makes me want to either lick the screen or cave and make them right now. I am such a mince pie fan when it comes to Christmas desserts and this is the perfect twist on a classic, which is just a little more modern with the added flavours and textures from the pecans and cinnamon. 


chocolate holly cupcakes | click to bake |
Next up is definitely one for any chocolate lovers out there and even more so if you love both cupcake and anything chocolatey. Yet again this is another cupcake recipe that you can use and decorate as you choose to do, but i personally love how with the added holly shaped icing on top makes the cupcakes look more like Christmas puddings. Another great decoration topping idea is to add some different coloured M&M's placed around and on-top of some black pen icing, for the appearance of fairy lights.

Want another Christmas themed read? Catch up on my previous post for more:

xo.

Friday, 27 July 2018

HOME DECOR TRENDS I LOVE

Hello everyone! So earlier in the month i shared a post on some of my favourite high-street homeware picks at the moment, as it had been a hot minute since i talked about all things home decor/interior on the blog. When it comes to home decor, there are so many different trends that i love for so many different reasons and to be more specific different trends for different rooms. With that in mind for today's post i thought i would share some of those home decor trends that i love and why...


1. soft/muted neutral walls (paint) + white walls
So when it comes to decorating walls, i am all for paint over wallpaper especially soft muted neutral shades and of course white walls. This way the room looks not only clean/fresh but it makes it easier for switching out your decorative pieces for each season, without having to re-paint all of the time.

2. statement lighting
You would be surprised what difference can be made to a room simply by adding a statement piece of lighting, whether that be with a ceiling light fitting, floor or table lamp. My personal favourite style of statement lighting is something sleek, clean and metallic to tie in with the rooms theme.

3. modern boho finishing touches
The whole modern boho trend is a new favourite of mine, as it is simple and clean looking but with a lot of different neutral textures/shapes with a pop of colour (usually with a plant) or a small hint of dark furnishing to contrast with the brightness of the room.

4. gold (metal) mirrors and frames
I have been such a fan of gold metal frames and mirrors for the longest time and i don't see the love for that going anywhere, any time soon. I just love how yet again such a small amount of metal can make such a huge difference to a room, i am such a sucker for a gold frame with a monochrome quote inside.

5. mixed textured cushions (velvet, faux fur)
Another thing i am a sucker for is cushions and i am not a one cushion will do kind of girl, i like multiple cushions to be paired together. I love the way different textured cushions look paired together, usually a mixture of plain block coloured velvet and faux fur with one patterned cushion thrown into the mix.

6. a hint of black furnishing
Kind of going back to the modern boho vibe, i am really loving the way a hint of black furnishing looks paired with a lot of neutral shades in a room. One of my favourite type of pieces has to be thin legged coffee tables, entry tables and side tables.

7. statement flowers + plants
Any easy way to switch up the theme of your room with different colours is to changed up statement flowers and plants, a favourite of mine is something soft yet stand out like a pale lilac or pink bunch of flowers. 

8. soft blush tones (materials)
Sticking with the soft shade theme, i love the whole soft blush toned furnishings trend at the moment more specifically arm chair upholstery. These tones are super clean looking yet they still add a statement to a room, as the colour isn't anything too crazy you can still switch up the rooms theme easily without having to re-cover your chair, put it in storage or buy a new one each season.

9. textured/mirrored decorative items
A simple way to add not only a touch of luxe to your room/home but to also add more light, is by opting for mirrored/textured decorative items such as vases, lamps or decorative storage trays. You could choose pieces to match or store your other decorative items.

10. wicker (place mats, plant pot/storage)
Finally another one that kind of fits into the whole modern boho theme, is wicker pieces. If you have read some of my recent style related posts, then you will know i am loving the whole wicker accessories vibe at the moment and that also extends to home decor. I am especially loving H&M home for the wicker place mats and the homeware pick favourite from my recent high-street homeware picks post, the storage basket with pom pom details.

Catch up on a similar post HERE...

xo.

Wednesday, 18 October 2017

THINGS TO DO THIS AUTUMN

Hello everyone! I know we are over a month into Autumn now, but it is still only the beginning really as we still have a couple of weeks left until Halloween and then November after that. I have already done a handful of Autumnal inspired posts this year (which i will link at the end), with that being said i still think we have a room for one more. So for today's post i thought i would share with you some activities perfect for this Autumn.


1. stock up on your favourite autumnal scented candles.
2. make pumpkin or butternut squash soup.
3. go for a walk in the woods/forest, who doesn't love walking in autumn leaves?
4. make hot chocolate with marshmallows
5. bake some autumnal/halloween cupcakes or desserts.
6. switch up your lip colour to a deeper nude or berry/vampy shade.
7. make an autumnal wreath, with leaves/pine cones.
8. throw a halloween party.
9. invest in some fairy lights, to give your home a cosy vibe.
10. read a feel-good book.
11. decorate your house with autumnal decor.
12. visit a pumpkin patch farm.
13. carve/decorate a pumpkin.
14. bake an autumnal flavoured pie/cake, such as pumpkin or pecan.
15. go shopping for some things to update your autumnal wardrobe, with a scarf or boots.
16. visit a beer/farmers festival on a weekend.
17. take a weekend trip to the countryside, with friends, family or a loved one.
18. go to a bonfire/fireworks night.
19. cosy up with a blanket, binge watching your favourite movies/tv shows.
20. watch hocus pocus.
21. go on a ghost walk/scarefest night.
22. make your favourite winter comfort dinner.
23. have all your friends round, make popcorn and watch scary movies/rom-coms.
24. make smores, with biscuits and melted marshmallows.
25. listen to acoustic music, to me this gives a real autumnal/cosy vibe.
26. drink as many pumpkin spice lattes/autumnal drinks as you can.
27. visit a stately home.
28. treat yourself to an autumnal nail colour.
29. have a relaxing bath, with an autumnal scented bath bomb.
30. change up your instagram theme to autumnal themed photography.

Catch up on my previous autumn themed posts here:

xo.