My 3 Tips on Scents for the Home

I'm sure I'm not the only one, who loves a nice smelling home, where they can chill and relax, but also entertain friends. 

 I'm currently living in a flat and the ventilation isn't that great even with the fan & windows open (especially in this heat) and also forgot to mention my boyfriend; which basically means smelly socks and clothes around the place. So here a few things I use around the home to keep it smelling fresh, but also homely. 

#1 Incense Sticks

I love to burn incense sticks, the scent last's long and a easy clean if any ash falls. 

Personally I prefer the handmade ethnic sticks rather than the ones you can find on high street!

#2 Scented Oils

Scented oils are my go to product when I run out of incense, I find the scent to be subtle and the oil burns for a long time. I usually put the oil burner in the living room as an accent piece. Good oils can be expensive, so if your not 100% sure about burning oils, a few places to go to that sell decent oils are Bodyshop, Habitat, Home sense & Zara Home. 

#3 Scented Candles 

This one is pretty much a no brainer and self explanatory. Candles add an extra smell to the air and just the perfect balance to a room. One of my favourite brands is Yankee Candle, the candle actually burns for long and really does give a scent in the room. 

What I love about all three of these ideas, is they are portable and during each season I can switch it up easily. 

Let me know your ideas on scents for the Home!

Take me back to: HUNGARY

Hello/Szia

So today's blog post is something a bit different, I'm currently(FINALLY) enjoying the British weather and theres just the perfect amount of breeze - which had me remembering the most amazing holiday I went on last year in August. 

I went to Hungary (for a second time) - my boyfriend pictured below is Hungarian and his family is still living there so we went to go and see them. 

But this Holiday, was spectacular because we went there for my birthday, I was treated to a dinner romantic dinner cruise and of course a day of sightseeing. 

We spent a few days in Budapest, the capital city and then ventured to the smaller towns-Gyongyos,Eger and Oroshaza. Hungary is a beautiful country and the people are lovely and kind hearted. One thing I could not get over (and I'm still obsessed) is the FOOD! oh my gosh, I felt as if I was in Heaven... and ended up putting on a few pounds!

A late last minute plan, we visited Szeged and then had a fun road trip to Serbia with a few of my boyfriends friends.

I would recommend visiting Hungary, you'll have fun and the nightlife is great, they have foam/water pool parties is Budapest. Just be prepared for the heat and lots of food! 

Hope you enjoyed my Hungarian memories.. xx

ps. excuse the bad photography, my camera was left at home and pictures were taken on iPhone & Sony xperia

How I Style: Shortalls/Short Dungarees

The one piece that never leaves your wardrobe, of course has to be a pair of short dungaree's. They are an easy piece to throw on throughout summer. Me, personally? I like to style mine with a small light crop top or t-shirt and pair of sandals, like the ones pictured above which are from Zara. I'd also grab my small fringed clutch bag (which can be used as a shoulder bag), can't forget about a pair of sunglasses too!

The images below are all linked, feel free to give 'em a click!

HOME TREND: LET'S GET VINTAGE

Hi Lovelies! Happy Monday! 

Hope you all enjoyed your weekend, so todays post features a never ending trend; Vintage! I know the idea of using something that has belonged to someone else is kind of daunting. But as some would say 'one mans trash, is another mans treasure' - but anyways.. I particularly love finding things for my home. In fact most of the time, I end up using my findings for something completely different.

Vintage Binoculars - Charity shop 

Vintage Camera Kiev - *was a gift



The two items I want to blab about are my vintage binoculars and kiev vintage camera (which actually still works). Me ? I LOVE a bargain(who doesn't? - I came across these binoculars a few weeks ago, while browsing in our local charity shop - the binoculars were super cheap, I think I ended up paying something like £1.50
I actually use the binoculars and case as a book end- it does the job and looks great!

The kiev camera was actually a gift to my boyfriend, but I've sort of taken it over. I just use it for 'show&tell' decor around the flat to be honest, but I'm sure in the next few months I'll find a more practical way to use it around the flat.
**Please remember you do not have trek all the way to camden or brick lane for vintage/thrifted bits!
Don't be afraid to walk in to that charity shop!

Good luck with your finds!


XX



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