First of may I say sorry for neglecting my blog for so long! I have so many assessments and auditions coming up that I haven't had a minute to myself! I am also in the University's production of Little Shop of Horror's! So it's full steam ahead at the moment. I thought instead of staring blankly at my word document which hasn't moved from 700 words in the last 3 hours, I would procrastinate wisely!
I have never claimed to be a Calamity Jane when it comes to DIY! A. because I don't have the patience and B. because it never really interested me until I discovered....PINTREST!
Oh yes! The simple pinning app seemed to have unlocked some creative juices which I never thought I could produce! I must admit that before I had this epiphany, I would waste everything and buy it, even if it was 10x cheaper to make. I didn't want to wait and I didn't want the hassle.
That my friends, was when I was at college, living at home with a steady weekend job. I wasn't 'ballin' but I certainly didn't mind paying out for what I wanted. Now I am sat here writing this blog in Josh's dressing gown (cheers hun), thick Primark PJ's, fluffy bed socks and contemplating gloves, just so I don't have to turn the heating on!
Growing up my mum was monochrome mad! Our living room looked like God's waiting room and the rest of the house looked like a zebra enclosure. This was all very stylish and I transferred this theme to my first flat with Josh. After living here nearly 3 years together, we are thinking about moving to London *faints from reality*. This got me thinking... It never felt like a cosy home. It was actually quite cold and unwelcoming. Almost like living in an untidy showroom. I decided (with Josh's approval) that I wanted our new decor to be..... SHABBY CHIC!
Now I am like a crazy recycle lady! If josh even thinks about throwing away any jars or cardboard without asking me *shakes fist*
My first project was extremely simple yet very effective and cost me £1. *drum roll please*
It's a make up organiser! -Please excuse the toilet selfie-
- Simply cut up an old cereal box
- Cut to size and stick an empty toilet roll inside to hold up the brushes
- Wrap some lovely wrapping paper around it! My chosen wrapping is from Paperchase
- Decorate with lace or bows or whatever suits your decor
I appreciate it isn't perfect or extremely glamorous but that's what I like about shabby chic and the fact I made the whole thing for £1! It beats having all your make up lying around the bathroom looking like Superdrug!
If you like it or know ways quirky ways to improve it, please comment! I would absolutely love to see your version if this has kick-started your creative juices!
Until next time,
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