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On the wall beside the bed, I started an attempt at a bit of a collage kinda thing, but I stuck up four things and gave up on the idea and just left them there. This baroque mirror from Out There Interiors* makes a nice addition to the wall though, I got it in the "Petrol" colour and it's lovely. It's got a bit of that shabby chic/distressed kinda thang going on which I really like. Out There Interiors is a shop I only came across recently but they have so many gorgeous homewares; how dreamy is this mirrored glass furniture, and some rattan furniture would be perfect if I had a garden. They have pretty much every kind of homeware you could want, I've got so many things bookmarked that I want! At the bottom of my bed is the wardrobe, it came with the flat too so I've got no idea where it's from. It's usually overflowing and most of the time neither the doors or the drawer close properly, really need to have a good clear out soon!
Next to that is the desk, not sure where it's from either, but it's a fairly standard wooden desk which houses my printer and computery stuff on the bottom shelf, and on top there's all my makeup, skincare and hair things. Have a look at my makeup storage post from last year for a bit more detail - everything is pretty much the same, but I seem to have collected a lot more stuff since then! The acrylic drawers are from Amazon and hold makep that gets used fairly regularly. The acrylic caddy is from Zalando but sadly they don't seem to sell it anymore (this one looks pretty similar though), and I use it to hold my makeup brushes, my daily skincare and a few makeup bits. I've also got two Ikea plant pots - one for skincare and one for haircare. The purple table lamp is from Next and the folding chair is from Ikea. On the wall above the desk is my noticeboard/whiteboard that is covered in all sorts of tickets, flyers, event invites, and other little bits and pieces (including, for some reason, a huge bunch of ribbons?!). The whiteboard is pretty handy for jotting things down before I write them in my diary, or reminding me to do stuff.
I bought the white chest of drawers from Homebase last year as I was running out of storage space, and they mostly hold yet more clothes. On top, there's a box full of body beauty bits which there isn't room for in the bathroom, along with some extra skincare and makeup things. Next to that, I've got a couple of folding crates stacked up: the bottom one has yet more extra beauty things; the middle one has shoes; and the top one has clothes that have been worn but aren't quite ready for the washing machine yet. They're not very pretty but they do the job! In the opposite corner I've got some shoe boxes stacked up, and there are more shoes lined up underneath the heater. My favourite ever sparkly heels are currently living on top of the heater (which never gets switched on, btw!) as they're too pretty to stay in a box but I hardly ever get the chance to wear them. Next to that is a mirror which my dad made for me and it's covered in more studenty paraphernalia. Tucked behind it, and peeking out the side, are a couple of hessian shopping bags filled with belts and handbags. So glamorous! There's also a big stack of beauty boxes living on the floor; I unsubscribed about 2 years ago but have still got hundreds and hundreds of samples! My vintage dress from last year's grad ball seems to permanently stay on the back of my door, I've been meaning to put it away somewhere for the past year but I don't want it to get squished in my wardrobe so it just hangs out here. (Usually with a little dust bag though!)
I think my favourite part of my room is the ceiling. I bought some of those glow in the dark stars and stuck them to the roof above the bed in the proper constellations (although, I managed to do them upside down!). The ceiling is pretty high in here so it was no easy task, especially as I couldn't move the bed out of the way. There was a lot of precarious leaning from the top of a ladder - but I got there eventually with a little help from my flatmate! I also love my little purple plastic chandelier from B&Q, I think it was the very first thing I bought for moving into this flat.
Please tell me all your rooms are as full of clutter as mine?!
Gillian x
Your room is so lovely! My room is currently a complete mess, it's embarrassing! But after exams and being on holiday I haven't had time to tidy it so I'm using that as my excuse, although mine is also cluttered!
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Your room is so cute. I know it's a bit stalkerish but I love looking round other peoples homes :) I did a bedroom tour on my blog once too and it went down well so clearly we all love a bit of a stalk! x
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Your room is ever so cute and it looks really cosy too! Is it bad that my favourite thing in your room is the 'I heart Vodka' sticker?! haha. x
ReplyDeleteYour room is absolutely lovely!
ReplyDeleteAh - do you want to trade rooms!?! It's so lovely!
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Lovely pictures!
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Big fan of that flight of the conchords poster! And the green dress is beautiful. I like that you have it on display :)
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Lovely! So cosy and homely, and oh my gosh- that dress <3
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So pretty!
ReplyDeleteSo very pretty, oh I wish I could be as organised and tidy in my own bedroom!
ReplyDeleteI have serious bedroom-envy right now! Your bedroom is exquisite! wow! x
ReplyDeleteHi Your bedroom is soo pretty, i like the lights round the bed - that's a really good idea.
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You've got an absolutely amazing little room filled with cute stuff. I am currently working on my new room trying to make it more cozy and comfortable for me. And I've also got the exact same cute little lights on the top of my bed. Best thing ever! x
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous little room, I always wish I had wooden floors in my own. Love that light!!
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I like your room so much! I also have a really small room, I'd say even smaller than yours.. But mine is a disaster:( I hate the walls, my bed (even thought it's pretty comfy), the closet etc. The only thing I like is my work desk. But I have no money right now to change anything:(
ReplyDeleteI love how much personality your room has! I've sometimes felt like I should have a 'grown up' room with streamlined decor and not an ounce of clutter, but then I realise I love having a room that really feels 'me'! Hanging up dresses as decoration is a lovely touch too! x
ReplyDeleteEven having a small room you have organized thing very well. In my home I have some storage boxes which I used to store stuff as the most interesting thing about them is that you can place them anywhere.
ReplyDeleteThis looks so cosy! Love the FOTC poster (bought my b/f the same print but on a t shirt!) and the turquoise mirror. Mine is definitely always full of clutter - especially my dressing table area!
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Love a room tour post! My room is definitely more full of clutter than yours, and I remember you posting about that dress when you got it before, so so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour bedroom is just amazing!I'm jelous
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Amazing! Amazed thing is this you have organized everything in proper and unique way which really help to explore extra space and beneficial for small homes. All images have a wow factor I like it.
ReplyDeleteYour room is lovely, I especially love the mirror you picked!
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