How To Personalise/Decorate a University Room

I'm definitely a student who loves sleep..ZZZ

1. Buy some cushions, a blanket and some cuddly toys to make your bed super comfy and cute. 

My 'Believe in Magic' pillow was purchased on my 21st Birthday at Hollywood Studios at DisneyWorld. You can buy similar products- here. The other cushions were bought from B&M for £5 each...bargain!! The little pig was bought by my Mum when I first moved to University 3 years ago and Donald Duck was gifted to me on my placement year at the Disney offices.

Make-Up station..should be work desk

2. Don't leave your desk empty. There is nothing more depressing than empty space or a desk full of university work/books. 

I love make-up, as you all know. It was important to me that I make my desk a space for creativity, and my creativity is shown through creating different make-up looks at the moment. I also love my adorable Holly Willoughby desk mirror which I bought from BHS.

Snack basket is an essential

3. Keep a basket at the end of your bed full of all your favourite yummy snacks.

I hate going to the kitchen when you fancy a bit of binge eating in front of a Netflix film. So I keep all my snacks at the end of my bed in a basket my best friend gave to me for my Birthday. My favourite snacks include Haribo, Caramel cake bars, porridge, animal biscuits, penguin biscuits and Jelly Tots. I'm really healthy as you can tell..

I like to make my room a calm and chilled environment

Cute touches make you feel at home

4. Bring things that you love to dot around your room which say something about you.

I love Disney, so I have a Beauty and The Beast film poster and a Disney princess stationary set. My love of candles has also grown, so I keep tealight candles and small Yankee candles everywhere to light at night time. My light up 'K' was bought for me by my Dad for Christmas and its my most glam item I have; it's the best. You can buy one at Hobbycraft- here.

Presents from friends to make you smile

5. Bring gifts from friends and family to remind you of home.

My friend Philippa made this for my 21st Birthday, as she knows I love motivational sayings and photos of our memories together (we were Disney interns together, Mickey came to our office eeeek.)

Every student needs a bar

6. Create a bar in your room to brighten up your space (and avoid other students stealing your drinks!!)

I keep my mugs, coffee and sugar in my room, to save space in the kitchen and make my room feel homely. Any bottles and squash are mostly kept in my room to save space, but I also love how colourful they make my room. My 'Run Forrest Run' sign was bought from the Bubba Gump restaurant in London; Forrest Gump is one my favourite films.

Polaroids, old family snaps and motivational words

7. Have a wall full of photographic memories, so your family and friends are never too far. 

I used an App on my phone to get my pictures printed in Polaroid form (unfortunately the App no longer exists, but I'm sure there are similar Apps). I also have a few postcards from Bubba Gump and my travels to Asia. I love how colourful my wall is and these pictures make me smile every day.

Candles and the most important Woman in my life

8. Candles to make your room smell lovely and to help you relax.

I was gifted a Yankee candle melt burner for Christmas, and these are amazing. The melts last for ages and smell gorgeous with limited smoke involved. I also have a reed diffuser elsewhere in my room. I find it so relaxing to have these on whilst I study and after 10pm to help me unwind.

What I Got For Christmas 2015

I know this is rather late, but I got some lovely presents which might inspire my readers to do a bit of on-line shopping during miserable January. I was so so happy with everything I received from my friends and family; I hope you all don't mind me sharing (this is not for bragging purposes).

My mum got me this cute mug after I confessed how much I loved the John Lewis- Man on the Moon advert. Now I realise it would feel a little bit odd to buy a Christmas mug in January, but its been reduced to £2.50- here! Plus 25% of the price goes to the Age UK charity who work with older people in the UK to make sure they are happy/cared for.

Shearer candles are a brand I hadn't heard of before my Mum gifted me them. However,  both products are very good quality and smell very strong of Frankincense and Myrrh (which again may be a bit Christmassy for this time of year). But I am so happy, as my University room smells gorgeous each time I enter it and the candle is super long lasting. Check out their website as they have loads of different scents- here!

I got Argan Oil hand and nail cream in my stocking from Santa and Oh My God it smells gorgeous. I'm not really sure where my Mum/Santa bought this but I have found a link- here!

Jimmy Choo- Illicit was top of the list of presents I wanted this Christmas. Its just a beautiful, sophisticated and feminine perfume. You can buy it at your local boots- here!

I'm going to be completely honest, I have no idea where my Sister bought this little beauty. Its a tealight holder and it looks so pretty when the light shines through the intricate holes in the design. It is absolutely my style.

Make-up presents are THE best. My sister got me a very pretty floral Cath Kidston free-standing make-up bag- here! I also got two amazing eye-shadow palettes, one from Soap & Glory- here , the other from Collection- here! Both have warm and glittery colours perfect for winter.

Yayyyy- I finally got real techniques make-up brushes. So happy with these- particularly the powder brush, the quality is amazing. These can also be found at Boots- here!

With money from various family members I invested in a taupe coloured leather jacket. I fell in love as soon as I saw this is River Island. Its a little bit of me because of the fur; its so feminine. I know I'll get so much wear out of this, and it'll give my black leather jacket a little break haha. Unfortunately I can't find this version on River Island's website but did find this version for the same price.

My Sister and Best Friend both had the same fabulous idea when they got me Mindfulness colouring books. I have an abundance of pens, pencils and drawings now. These books can be found easily on Amazon for a very low price. They do wonders for helping you to relax and zone out from all your worries- all you think about is what colour green should this leaf be? Haha.

My beautiful Mum got be both of these presents. The first being a Yankee Candle melt holder- which has been the best addition to my room. The melts last FOREVER and smell so good. You can buy this from Yankee Candle- here!

My favourite present from her was the picture of myself and her on my 21st Birthday in Disney, printed on slate. This was done at a local shop and is really good quality; amazing considering the picture is off an iPhone. It just makes me smile so much every time I see it.

Thanks for reading everyone- hope it has inspired you in some way (at least to do some naughty January shopping)!

Golden Dream H&M Homeware

I've discovered H&M Home this week...and I'm not sure I'll ever look back.

However, I did order some Christmas presents from there, and if there are not as fab as they look on-line, then I'll obviously have to think twice about my above statement.

My room at home in baby pink with silver accessories. BUT, I am loving gold home accessories at the moment. 

If I could redecorate, this is what I would buy from H&M-

A beautiful bowl to eat all my Christmas desserts from...I make apple crumble every year, as my Sister & I don't like Christmas pudding.

A large vase to put some fresh flowers in...if anyone wants to buy me any, hint hint.

Every girl needs a box to put her 'bits and bobs' in, and how cute is this gold box?

I have a Yankee Candle advent calendar this year, so I need some cute tealight holders.

I love using the Christmas holidays as an excuse to take lots of photos, so I need a golden frame obviously.

The happiest time of all for me at Christmas time is cosy days in bed watching films.

This glamorous candle has a scent of Cinnamon which I love at this time of year!

For my cosy film days, I need a snuggly blanket with little golden flecks on it- adorable!

This teacup/mug has actually been purchased for one of my wonderful friends.