Lighten up your Home

Hey,

A rare interiors post from me today! I find myself at that crossroads in life where my student days are long gone - I'm now in a decent job and regularly catch myself becoming increasingly boring... but I'm not fully ready to grow up just yet either!

I think my flat reflects this. I still have a crazy mishmash of mugs and plates inherited from my mum and dad (cast-offs they were happy to rid from their kitchen) and all kinds of furniture and decorations that I've been given or thrifted over the years during and following university.

In the past year, I've started to feel the importance of getting my shit together with the flat, which is the same one I moved into when I finished my degree back in 2011.

I think lighting is one of those small things that can make a big difference, so I was delighted to get the chance to choose something from the brilliant and reasonably priced range by George.

I chose these beautiful drop bead chandeliers for my living room and absolutely love them!

It looks like these are now out of stock but I've put together a little montage of some of my favourite home bits from George, below - including a couple of beaut chandeliers!

Multicoloured Bead Chandelier, £90 // Heart Chalkboard, £6 // Birdcage Chandelier, £90 //  Letter cushions, £5 each 

What small changes to your home do you find make the biggest difference?

Home Sweet Home

Hello!

Sorry to folks of Manchester who might've thought I was going to talk about this place- which is totally awesome, by the way.

But no, I'm talking about my home!

I've recently acquired a few new bits and pieces around my flat so thought I'd do something a little different and share some details from my home on here.

The above was a present from Chris at Christmas. I love Stanley Kubrick and Lolita is one of my favourite films. He got me a french art print and framed it- I love it so much! This hangs in our living room by part of our DVD collection.

I recently chose this chrome antelope head from a site called Out There Interiors who do lots of quirky little bits for the home. They have all kinds of weird and wonderful furniture on their website.

We've got Antony (obvs gave the beast a name) in our bedroom which is sometimes a little terrifying when you spot him out of the corner of your eye when half asleep.

My vintage record player was a birthday present from my mum and dad- I've wanted one for ages! I've been buying loads of vinyl for practically nothing in charity shops. It's a shame that records are so unwanted now; music sounds amazing on this thing! I've found loads of gems recently like Madonna, Duran Duran and Eurythmics LPs.

My dad also gave me this old record box to keep them all in.


I'm getting older now (sigh) so thinking about buying a house in the not so distant future is on the cards. We live in an unfurnished flat so it's been great to build up a little collection of our own furniture.

Do you know any cool places to buy home stuff- I'd love to know!

Love,

Foxy x

A day at the 'boot

Hello!

This is just a quick one to show you a few things I got at a car boot sale this morning.

I went to Gisburn's (the village mocked by Renault Megane! There was quite a stir, let me tell you) car boot sale with my mum and dad this morning. Having my parents' motivation was good because I actually went last weekend and came away more or less empty-handed because I'm too lazy to get up in good time! I didn't get there 'til gone 11am, not good bargain-hunting practice.

I picked up a few great bits; my favourites being these vintage suitcases:

P.S. Sorry about the pictures, I'm moving tomorrow and my camera charger is packed away so these were just taken on my phone.

They were just £2 each! Even the huuuuge one (which the guy said was 60s). I was so pleased to snap these up as I'm constantly envious of people picking them up for next to nothing (Sadie is a devil for this!) when all I seem to find are over-priced ones- I've seen ones like the small one on sale for £45 and £60 for ones similar to the cream one!

I was drawn to them as we were on the lookout for a vacuum cleaner for my new house in Manchester (moving tomorrow, eek!) and the seller had one stood on top of the cream case. Naturally I was far more interested in its podium.

We did in fact snap up a vacuum cleaner from another seller for £12 which seemed like a bargain as it was a reasonably new Vax one. Sadly, upon getting it home we found that the brushbar inside was completely ruined and had melted so doesn't spin round. I'm going to have to order a replacement one- annoying as these are about £12, so just as expensive as the machine!

I think I'm too trusting of people. The guy seemed a bit reluctant to let us take it out of the box but he insisted that it was in perfect working order and had only had it a few months. He seemed really nice and I guess I thought that he wouldn't rip off a young girl about to move into her own place (yes, told him the back story!). Sigh.

On a more positive note, I got all these great earrings!

I'm totally an earrings (and rings) girl and constantly lose my earrings so like to keep the stock up! Cheap, gold 80s ones like these are my faves so happily picked up five pairs for 50p a set.

I also got a great checked blazer/jacket which I think I'll do an outfit post on when the time comes as I'll probably wear it to an interview. Those of you who follow will know I'm on the hunt for a job in Manchester after graduating.

Here is where I'd insert a picture of me in a black gown throwing my cap in the air but alas, my ceremony isn't 'til Feb/March next year! It's pretty ridiculous and I'm getting jealous of seeing all my friends' pictures of theirs- I guess by then I will at least be able to afford a nice new dress! I got a First by the way; so, so chuffed, I worked really hard in my last year so happy it paid off.

So now I just need a job- or my new apartment won't last long! I have an interview on Wednesday for a paid PR and Marketing internship and will possibly be receiving a call tomorrow about another interview for a PR Account Executive role. Cross your fingers for me!

Foxy
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