What I got for Christmas 2015

Hello again, I haven't blogged in so so long but I have decided that in the new year i'm going to get back on track. I did a little poll on twitter to see what sort of post you wanted to see first and this came out most popular, you all must be just as nosey as me!

So this Christmas I was well and truly spoilt by my family and friends and I received so many lovely gifts which I am so thankful for! I feel so lucky to have got such beautiful things this year!

First I got the Channel Coco Mademoiselle perfume which is one of my all time favourite scents. The packaging is so beautiful I just keep looking at it. I think fancy perfumes are one of those things that is so nice to receive as a gift as I would never buy them myself so it seems so special. 

I also got a gorgeous Astrid and Miyu ring which I have wanted for ages! They are so dainty and I love that this one has my birthstone in it, so it is really special, and of course it is rose gold my favourite! I love Astrid and Miyu as a brand, i've been visiting their website and lusting over everything that's rose gold for so long! They have such a gorgeous collection of jewellery, I would really love to invest in a few more pieces in the future. Along withe the rose gold obsession I got a copper/rose gold letter A from Oliver Bonas which I have wanted for literally so long but the A has aways been out of stock, but by mum managed to get me one finally which I was honestly so happy about when I opened, I love it and it looks so cute in it's new home on my shelves in my room now!

A few other things that my family got me were; the fluffiest, cosiest dressing gown from Topshop with really cute ears on the hood. (I'm not sure when I plan on taking this off i love it too much). And also a lovely grey marl t-shirt from the brand 'Tee and Cake' at Topshop that says 'Let's Avocuddle' on it with a  little avocado, which obviously i'm obsessed with. My avocado loving is obviously wee known amongst my family! They also got me some vinyl records for my little record player to add to my collection. And a couple of books, i've already been experimenting with my new Wagamamas cook book, watch out ash is cooking up all the noodles!

I got a few beauty bits and bobs. The YSL lipstick I got is so beautiful, although i'm so nervous to use it as it seems so perfect! I was also treated to lots of Bumble and Bumble goodies which I am excited to try out as I have never used anything from that brand before!

I feel like i'm just listing everything that I have photographed which i'm trying not to do as I know that will be boring to read! However I hope this was kind of interesting for you, personally I love these kind of posts around christmas time, let me know what you got this year i'd love to here all the lovely things you received too!

Ash x

Relax.

From many past experiences I am fully aware as to just how difficult it can be to ignore the stress of everyday life, and take time to yourself. Stress is constantly looming on us; deadlines, responsibilities, and thoughts. However there are so many simple things we can do in attempt to combat this horrible feeling.

I invite you to take five minutes to read this post, armed with a cup of tea, and a mind ready to relax. 

First put down that work you’re allowed a break. Sometimes I can spend so long working on something but it’s just not worth it as my brain is too tired and over worked to continue for such a lengthy amount of time. Going back to something with a fresh mind will benefit your work.

Make yourself a hot beverage. Usually my drink of choice will be a cup of tea, it’s so comforting when you’re stressed. I’d recommend the Tea Pig's chamomile tea its sooo good (and the packaging is gorgeous which is always a bonus!) And just because you’re so great treat yourself to a biscuit...or several, I mean how can you have a cup of tea without a biscuit to dunk!

                   

I feel like my creative juices all flood out when i’m stressed so I will usually draw for a while. This always seems to be when I come up with the best ideas. It’s so relaxing too. The shelves of Waterstones are full of ‘adult colouring books’ now so it must do something. I’d really like to invest in The Mindfulness Colouring book by Emma Farrarons it’s so pretty and beautifully made.

     

Another thing I like to do is read. I always have a large supply of beautifully illustrated and interesting reads at hand to flick through in my spare time.  I also have a lovely area in my room where I just like to sit, light a candle and relax. I also have this Neal's Yard remedies to roll, which is a lifesaver. I never used to think that things like this would actually work but they are so calming and comforting I would definitely recommend them to anyone who gets anxious or stressed.

I hope you now feel suitably calm and content.

Thank you for reading, I'd love to hear all your little ways of relaxing in the comments x

Hello

Hello

I’ve been debating starting a slog for a while now, and many of my lovely friends have been persuading me that I should give it a go as what’s the worst that could happen? Now I have finished school for summer and after months of copious amounts revision, I still feel the need to do something productive with my time, blogging is something I think I will enjoy and will help me to keep memories that aren't just through an aesthetically pleasing square photo or 140 sarcastic characters I am currently used to.

I’m currently sat sipping on a coffee the size of my face and several biscuits, and I guess this is where my blog begins. I’ve found that I often struggle to contain everything I want to say in just 140 characters, so be prepared for my rambling as I embrace the lack of character limitations.

So I guess I’ll start my telling you a little about myself... I’d like to consider myself as a creative person; I love to spend my free time drawing, and snapping the odd photo, hopefully this will be conveyed in the image I hope to create through this blog. I also have a slight obsession with hummus, cakes, and coffee, (my usual order is a hazelnut latte). I also love to explore. Whether it is a new city or just the countryside around where I live, new places always seem to interest me.

I hope to post fairly regularly whilst I have the time. If anyone happens to read this I hope you enjoy my content, I’m excited to explore and get started.

Ash x