Happy 2012- Bedroom Makeovers Inspiration.

Happy new year loveliessssss!

For the past 3 years that I have lived in my new house, I haven't yet felt fully settled in, even to the point where I absolutely trashed my room after like a month of moving in, which my mum wasn't happy about at all- whoops! I have since wallpapered over all the vandalism I put all over the walls, but I feel like it's not really me.


I also have had some really bad memories in my time here as well, and since it's the new year, I think it's time for a fresh start in everything in my life, starting with my bedroom, because this has been a long time coming.

I have developed a bohemian style, which I love, so here are some inspirations that I will be designing my room from:

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What I have been up to... Spring Cleaning

Hey Lovelies,

Just letting you know I am still here, alive and kicking! I have been majorly busy with my work placement, so I havent had the time or energy to update my blog... I have been enjoying it so much, its made me more determined to run my own business when I graduate. I have finally gotten round to reorganising and spring cleaning my room, as it was in a proper state when I first moved back to London. Now it seems a bit more grown up, and more artistic and crafty without being overbearing.

Here are some pics:




Obviously the wallpaper is in need of repair, which will hopefully be done by the time I return to Uni, but I'm happy to be back.

Time to Budget
I realised that I have gone a bit wild with my student loan... honestly my money doesnt even go on clothes like any typical fashionista, it all goes onto food! I need to re-focus on my budget, and be creative with it... especially when I would like to grow my business even more. I am going to sell all the clothes I have cleared out and use that money to pay for my credit cards and give myself a small treat.

I have also been thinking about opening a jewellery collection for my shop... but obviously I would need to start saving my money, instead of impulse buys... Although I am happy that I am no longer in major debt, I still need to make an attempt to pay off my credit cards and just be more cautious with my money. I am going to graduate next summer, and I dont want to leave there with ANY debt, I need to save towards post graduation as well, because with this recession and high un-employment, God knows if I'll get a 'bread and butter' job to fund my business.

Enough blabbering from me though. :)

Kat xo

Check out what I've dug up...

I went to Oxfam and dug up a few goodies. I think that they are absolutely awful for throwing stuff out that arent sold, so I helped myself to a couple things. They are slowly finding their way into my London bedroom, and its looking rather awesome there.

So here's what I got:








I personally love the jewellery and the frog sketch. I dont make a habit of snapping up stuff that has been thrown away, but it made me more aware that sometimes just because you give stuff to charity shops, it always means they are being eco friendly, which this has made me realise.

I will take pics of these once they have found a place in my room and studio space. :)

Kat xo

What I have been up to...

I have had a very relaxing couple of days in my parents house in London... its the first time in my life I have actually happily done nothing, and not feel guilty about it. I have had such a crazy, emotional couple of years, and the way I have been dealing with it was to "keep busy", which has made me so emotionally and physically tired.

In the past couple of days, I have been on a quest to make my room and studio look less random and a little bit more grown up, and still representing the arty person I am. I hope you'll agree with me when you look at the pictures.


This is my studio space. Its not really gonna be used till I move back in May/June, but I like to create a nice environment to come back to. :)

This is my painting of my sewing machine. I am thinking of selling paintings/prints on Kaye Homewares but I'm not too sure. We'll see what happens on that front. :)

This is my small DIY Wall Hanging I created. I'm in love with how quirky and folklore it makes my room look.


My mirror broke... *sigh (but thank God the glass didnt break) so I used this to hang my jewellery. It is simply an awesome idea :)

In the past couple of days though, I have been dreaming up loads of ideas for my winter collection for Bend Down Boutique and a lot of products to sell at Kaye Homewares. I still havent made a sale for that shop, and its probably because I havent been promoting enough, which I am going to have to do if I am going to make any sales at all. I think once I have reviewed the business plan for both shops I can get more focused when I get back to Farnham. :) I am very excited, and I really do hope it goes well :).

Whilst I am down here, I am hoping to sell some of my old clothes on eBay, because I have way too much stuff in my attic taking up the space. And I wanna make a few bracelets.

I shall keep you updated! xo