I haven't done a 'Catch Up Sessions' in a while and I love writing them so it's back. You can check out #1 and #2. I have had soooo much happen this year so far and it's about to get even more hectic. There's a lot to catch up on since the last post, so here's a pretty long post.
In June, I left school. We had a leavers day consisting of farewells and a balloon release. It was a rather emotional day considering I never really liked school. We then had prom which was absolutely fantastic. I couldn't have asked for a better evening to celebrate the end of an era with everyone. There was a lovely meal, dancing and lots of fun with friends.
I'm absolutely loving my time off yet, as I go into the 5th week, I still haven't fulfilled the time right. I planned to blog so much more and read so much more but I just haven't done it (sorry about that). I completely blame the weather. It is very hot in this not-so-gift of a heatwave; it's making me far more than excited for winter.
In June, a new house member arrived and it has completely changed everything. As I finished my exams, my dream became a possibility and my family finally GOT A KITTEN!
This is April. She was 9 weeks old when she arrived at home and she is currently 13 weeks (just over 3 months). She's an absolute bundle of joy and I love her so, so much. She is a longhair tuxedo domestic cat and she is growing so well. I could kiss her precious white socks 24/7.
I'm sure there's going to be lots more happening this summer; including the biggest events of getting my GCSE results and starting college. I have decided which college I'm going to and the courses I'm taking so I am just waiting to enrol now.
I'm currently loving George Ezra and awaiting the Wishes album by Rhodes. Reading nothing because my motivation has flown away. I feel like I just don't have the stamina for reading lately. I'll just see where the wind takes me.
What have you done/are you doing this summer?
I've built up a collection of favourites lately and I've managed to condense them down.
The image quality isn't the best. I've heard a lot of people having problems with blogger images lately.
Belvoir Fruit Farms - Elderflower and Rose Pressé
I've been loving this fresh, summary drink. I love the taste of rose especially so I jumped at the chance to buy this when I saw it on the shelf. It is rather sweet but tastes delicious on a warm evening with ice. It's a very unusual taste for a drink which is what appeals me so much. I'm so disappointed that I've finished the bottle - I'd definitely buy it again and again.
Homemade Flower Crowns
Flower crowns are quite the summer essential. They are available in different shops but, with all the time I have, I decided to try making them. I didn't have much faith that they'd be fantastic however, after my flower-enthusiast Grandma helped be, they turned out exactly how I wanted. I created 3 and my favourite one is shown in the image above. Also on the sidebar image.
& Other Stories - Floral Memento Body Mist
This body mist doesn't have the most potent or long lasting smell but it I find it's handy to spritz this on my clothes. I often use this just after getting out of the shower because it's very light and refreshing. The scent is musky floral.
Rimmel - Stay Blushed! in Sunkissed Cherry
I got this as a free product from the Clothes Show but I never really got around to using it. This month, I pulled it out of my make up collection and kindled my love for it. The consistency is great, it doesn't feel cake-y or powdery and it doesn't slide off my face. It's so easy to blend and definitely buildable. I was unsure about the shade at first but, as summer appeared, this was creating a more 'sun kissed', bronzed look.
The Body Shop - Passion Fruit Shower Gel
I treated myself to this when I visited my local Body Shop outlet (I also bought too many other products). I just couldn't resist the smell - which can only be described as passion fruit. It's a staple 'Body Shop' scent, quite sweet and citrusy. This is definitely my favourite shower gel at the moment.
Music
George Ezra - Drawing Board
RHODES - Vienna (Live for Burberry)
RHODES - Morning
RHODES - Sway
I'm going to see Rhodes in October and I'm ecstatic!! I love his music so much.
What are your June favourites?
I've begun to notice that my collection of Shampoo Bars is building up. The more and more I get, the more I fall in love.
The bars that I have include: Jason and the Argon Oil, Karma Komba, and Lullaby. Of All three, I'd say that Karma Komba is my favourite for hair washing qualities but picking a favourite scent is very difficult.
Jason and the Argon Oil is the first one that I got for Christmas 2014. If you've ever smelled the Rose Jam shower gel from Lush you will know the scene of this. I'm a sucker for a rose scented product so this was the one I chose first. It is good at lathering however, after it tragically broke in half, it is difficult to get the lather because it just crumbles. I now have to wash my hair as well as pick crumbs out of my hair with this one.
Lullaby is possibly my favourite scent. I got this lavender beauty for my birthday and it's completely irresistible. This is more of a grainy bar that I wouldn't recommend you run against your hair because it's rough enough to cause damage. It doesn't lather a well as the others, especially because handling it is quite sharp. The qualities of this one is the oat milk and soothing lavender which perfectly revive and regenerate your scalp and hair.Lastly, Karma Komba is my favourite because it smells just like Karma - my ultimate favourite Lush scent - and washes excellently. The lather that this bar creates is intense and I can rub it through my hands or on my hair without feeling like I'm damaging my hair. This bar is slippery when wet which I think is what gives it such spectacular suds. I regret the day I ever run out of this shampoo bar and I will definitely repurchase.
Overall, these are certainly something that needs place in your bathroom; they are so handy and perfect of washing at home or on-the-go. I would definitely recommend the square tins for them instead of the circular ones because they do expand with water and it gives them more space to breath. After using, it's ideal to dry them lightly and leave them to dry out standing up because putting them straight back in the tin causes them to stick to the tin and break.
Have you tried Lush Shampoo Bars?
Which is your favourite?
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I teamed up with WeWork to discuss creative spaces. WeWork are a coworking company that offer beautiful office spaces. After seeing what they work with, I was so inspired to inject my own space with maximum creative surroundings.
My creative space is all about motivation and positivity. I strive to keep a calm and bright environment around me because I feel it ensures the most fresh and innovative ideas.
The majority of my work done is on my Mac Book or in notepads. I have a draw with a pile of different size notepads, all of which serve their own purpose. The notepads themselves have to be very colourful and ready to work with. My current favourite has flowers on the front cover which really reflects my personality.
To heart, I am a girly-girl. I love the feminine touches and, as much as I idolise these chic white office spaces, a floral pattern never fails to win me over. I think one of my favourite decorations in a creative space is pattern on white. I have a white wall and I loved adding my fabric covered cork board. I find it's really essential to express with colour.
Detail is also very important within my creative space. I like to call it 'eye-food'. Lots of little things to look at is far better one plain thing to look at. This is particularly why I love my large world map (from IKEA). There's so much to look at and learn about from that one picture. It's so interesting and that is a fantastic spark for creativity.
As a round up, my office, my bedroom and my chill-out area is my creative space all in one place. My ideal creative space requires comfort and attractive surroundings in order to stimulate ingenuity.
What's your dream creative space?
Thank you to WeWork for this opportunity.
March has been so busy with big events and deadlines. I have been diverting between 70% excited to 30% stressed.
I saw McBusted at Newcastle and met them on 16th - the whole night was out-of-this-world. I then had my birthday which was wonderful and you can see my gifts here. I saw Insurgent in cinemas recently; I now completely recommend this film because I am still craving a re-watch.
Previously I had two deadlines: Art and Textiles which included a surprisingly great minimum of only one breakdown. As the exams begin to creep in I am beginning to realise that there is no way to 'balance school and life' because it's hard enough trying to balance school. During these two deadlines I was staying back late for 4/5 nights and then my weekends are crammed. Having time to read has banished so I'm really looking forward to this all being over. I've decided to treat myself to something after my exams, so far I'm thinking another MAC lipstick... hmm...
On 28th March, my friends and I jumped on the train to Manchester to meet David Leviathan and Sally Green (David Leviathan being the worldwide author of Will Grayson, Will Grayson and many other well known books, and Sally Green being the author of Half Bad and Half Wild). I spoke more about that in this post and the day was fantastic.
I've also found that, this month, I've been loving Pinterest. After moving into a new room in September I still feel like my room is incomplete so I've been looking for inspiration to finalise my room. Ive found some lovely ideas that I am going ahead with and I am particularly excited because one of them is to be included in a future collaboration post.
Besides having no time to read I have started reading We Were Liars by E. Lockhart which is very oddly written but it's still great. I'm shamefully not very far in considering I've been reading it for a month but I will try and get more read soon. Since the last catch up session I completed I'll Give You The Sun by Jandy Nelson which is my current favourite book of all. I blogged about it here.
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