Mini Homeware Haul

I dream of the day when I have my own home and can decorate every inch of the house in pieces that I love. But, I still live at home with my parents so I live vicariously through my Mum. I love going homewares shopping with Mum and am always trying to convince her that she needs a new vase or a cushion to add to the million other cushions we have. I always find something to buy for my room, like a candle, new bedding or photo frames. It is a very pleasing shopping experience and definitely makes me happy!

This past week I bought a few little nick-nacks to add some life into my room. The first thing I bought were my 'Lucky Rabbits'. They come as a set and are a symbol of good luck which meant I could not turn away from these little guys. I am obsessed with rabbits and think they are just adorable on my desk.

I love to have a burning candle on my desk while I work. It de-stresses me and helps me focus. Normally I have a huge Glasshouse or Ecoya candle, but I found this Vanilla and Fig scented candle from K-Mart for $6 and it smells like heaven. The mason jar is the perfect packaging for a candle and I really cannot fault this.

The next thing I bought was this small glass box. I think this style is quite vintage, yet classic in design. I love how simplistic it is while still looking elegant with the silver detailing. I have decided to store my watches and bits of jewellery in this box on my chest of drawers and it looks great. It is great if you have some nicer pieces of jewellery and want to display them in your room. This was also from K-Mart and was a great bargain!

Do you like homewares shopping?

E x

Mid-Week Joys

It is Wednesday and I officially have a week and a half off from uni! But it is still midweek and there are a couple more days until the weekend comes and we can over indulge in easter eggs, so here are a few of my essential items getting me through this week. 

The first item is my new Witchery coin purse. I had a voucher at Witchery and come across this amazing patent leather purse while I was browsing in the store. It is called the 'Jessie Coin Pouch' and I am in love with it. I have been wanting to buy a small purse to have in my bag in addition to my wallet. I don't like my wallet being filled with too many cards, so this is great to store my extra cards and my train ticket. It is even big enough to fit my phone, so would be great for using as a going out clutch.

During the week I also like to take some time out to sit down and write down what has been going on in my life. I have a five year memory book that I got about a year and a half ago. Everyday I write a line or two about what happened during that day and how I was feeling. It is really nice to have these memories and look back on what happened in the previous year. I have a shocking memory and am always scared I will forget all my amazing memories that I have, so this journal helps me collect my thoughts. 

I also write with my Swarovski crystal pen that I purchased from work, which makes writing even more special and fancy. These pens are also great as gifts and come in so many pretty colours. 

The final item for my Mid-Week Joys is my hand cream, by The Aromatherapy Company. I have been trying to make a conscious effort to put hand cream on, as my hands often get dry as the weather gets colder. This hand cream is amazing and the scent is cocoa vanilla and cassia. It is so smooth and packed full of essential oils that help keep my hands full of moisture without being sticky. 

What are your pick-me-ups for your mid week blues?

E x