2014 Goals.

I love looking back on my whole year but I thought I'd do something else and share with you my 2014 goals. I've got my diary ready, my blog planner ready and I'm looking forward to working hard to achieving my goals.

2013 was a weird year for me. I restarted my blog after a year out, I went back into working after 7 months off and I moved into a flat with JUST Ross. I had up's and down' but that's to be expected in 365 days!

Goals for 2014:

- Read More: I aim to read at least one book a month! I have a HUGE wishlist on amazon (I love buying 2nd hand for like 1p!) and already a huge collection on my book shelf. I LOVE to read, I'm big into reading personal accounts of the paranormal/urban legend types and I get a huge thrill from creeping myself out. Any recommendations would be grand ;)

- Sort My Flat Out: I love my flat but it's too small for all my stuff! I need to either get rid of things or find homes for them. I can't wait to get gardening in the Spring/Summer though.

- Get Healthy: Yoga and Meditation: This is something I've re-started after a couple of months out, sometimes it's just hard to find 5 minutes of quiet to relax and re-set your mind but the effects afterwards are worth it!
Dieting: I've also been on a diet (although it's on pause over this festive period) which has great results and can't wait to start again, eat right and feel alot better inside and out.
Mentally: Get positive and worry less.

- More Adventures: I went on looadds of adventures (London, Berlin, Waterfalls and Beaches to name a few) and I'm going to make sure every day I'm free and the weather is fine to get out of the house and get exploring.

- Shoot on Film: I took a few film shots this year (see here and here) and I shot an awesome roll of film that my latest film-camera decided to rip in half :( My mission is to get a few more film cameras, keep using my lomo's and fix the film ripping problem and get shooting.

- Extra Mini Goals: Have a proper skincare routine, take better care of my hair, take time to relax in the bath at least once a week, save money for a holiday, get full-time work and visit Glasgow!

Have a great New Year however you spend it and I wish you all the best in 2014 :)

Peace out,
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M&S Room Make-Over Challenge!

Hello!! 

This post is coming to you LIVE from the new laptop that Santa bought me for Christmas this year ;) But enough bragging. 

Recently I was asked by Marks and Spencer to create a room make-over with £100 budget. First of all it's pretty hard to makeover a whole room on a tight budget but I was most definitely up for trying to cosy up my bedroom which never really felt 'bedroomy':

I added these wicker looking fairy lights across the wall above my bed. Our little light we had in the bedroom got smashed by one naughty kitty so I've been desperate for something to give a warm feel.

I don't have an actually FULL set of bedding - all the ones I want are massively expensive so I've had cheap ikea ones ~(the kind with no buttons at the bottom)  M&S's bedding would have used the WHOLE budget so I settled for a cutie Aztec cushion which is actually so soft I've been using it as my napping pillow.

Waking up in the cold is so gross so I decided to get this Chenille throw to give me an extra layer. 

This sun glass was actually just that - a glass! But I decided it would be better to have on show or put things in to fit my little bedroom theme.

Vanilla deffuser - a must! I love walking into my room and smelling sweet vanilla. Never gets old! 

This gorgeous butterfly paperweight would actually probably suit my living room more BUT my desk is in my bedroom so there is where it sits! It's HUGE and heavy and absolutely stunning.

What do you think of my little make-over?
I'm back to work tomorrow but do have a little post I've lined-up ready before New Year. The 2nd of Jan is my birthday - 24 and still no direction! Oh well ay.

Take care
X

BLEACH London - Parma Violets hair dye review.

Today I finished work for 9 whole days and last night was a works party which was a few drinks and food at our local pub. I'm off back down to Devon on Sunday so won't be blogging much over the festive period BUT I'm hoping Santa will be bringing me a laptop so I can do it more easily ;)

I've been back to Platinum for a month or two now but I could hear the BLEACH London Parma Violets that I bought back when I went 'Awkward Peach' calling my name through the bathroom draws. 

It's probably the darkest colour my hair has been since I went through the weird scene, skunk hair phase of 2004. The thing with this hair dye though is the colours came out with tones of blue, purple, pink and even green! So it looked like I had gone lots of colours without all the hassle. I do love it - at first I wasn't sure but now I quite like having all the colours there. 

BLEACH London - Parma Violets.

Planet Choker - SugarlessSkulls *

Ready for my works party.
I got this jumper from ASOS last year - so cutie!
My bow was made by the amazing and lovely Marta over at Glitter Detector.

What do you think of my new hair?
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Win £150 at Specsavers To Celebrate The Launch of Their Giftcard - giveaway

The title says it all! In celebration of the launch of the Specsavers Giftcard you have the chance to win £150 giftcard for yourself.
Basically to be in with a chance I want you to follow the rules below and tell me(in the entry form below)  how you would style ANY of these awesome Replay glasses (but you can spend your voucher on whatever you like!):

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Simple!

Have a great weekend.
X

Relax, Relax, Relax.

The festive season can be an incredibly busy one for most people, there is alot of added stress and pressure both in jobs and finding gifts for loved ones (then the added money stress comes with it!). 

This post is actually in response to the question "How do you relax during Christmas?" by Superbreak who offer Spa packages which, in my eyes, is the ULTIMATE way to relax. 

So I thought I'd show you a run down of how my relaxing goes once I've finished work and house chores and I get comfy for the evening this festive season:

Our flat is too small for a big Christmas tree so I've cozied up my fireplace with festival candles and a mini-real tree from Next*

Once all my candles are lit and the room looks peaceful it's time to snug up on the sofa with two blankets and a comfy cushion. 

Of course Prince has to come and relax with me!

Relaxing wouldn't be complete without a big mug of tea in my favourite mug/tankard from Berlin..

Once I'm there - I'm down until bedtime!

How have you been relaxing this Christmas?
X

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