Nursery Planning & Inspiration

Image from Mamas and Papas

One thing I was always so excited to do when we found out we were expecting was to plan and sort out the nursery. It was something I was determined to have done by the time baby came, and it would be a functional yet cute space. I also wanted it to be something that could last a little while, and suit either gender as we don't know what we're having. But where did I start?

THE HOME DIARIES | Planning my Gallery Wall

When we first moved, over two years ago now, and I found out I would have my own office I knew I wanted a gallery wall. First of all because I just think they look ridiculously cool, but also because I wanted something creative and fun in my office - and something that would inspire me.

Planning a Picture Wall

I've always loved the idea of having my own home, and filling it with personal touches and momentos. Including, but not limited to photo frames decorating the walls. Photos have always been a bit of a thing for me, people know that I bring a camera, I take photos and capture the memories we're making - so it just makes sense that I'd decorate my home with them. 

Home Accessory Wishlist

 

It's been a little while since I've done a home post on here, and it's not because I haven't updated anything on the home. Because I have, we decorated two rooms and everything. However, they're not 100% finished so I didn't want to do my before and after yet. And the rest of the house I'm just not ready to shout about yet. What I wanted to do however was put together a little home accessory wishlist, because I'm continually coveting pieces so I need a list of sorts to remember them. But also - my birthday is approaching.

New Home Accessories

We've been in our new house for about seven weeks now, which seems crazy, but it really does feel like home now. A few of your have asked for more home style posts, so I've popped together a video showing you some of the new home accessories we've purchased to pull it all together. There will be many more home hauls to come I'm sure - but in the meantime I hope you enjoy!

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Much love, Lisa May x

Home Office: Inspiration

 

 

For those of you who don't follow me on any of my social channels, I moved house recently! It was stressful, and super exciting. It's the second home we've bought and we absolutely love it. It already feels like home and I can't wait to truly make it ours. I have so many ideas for each different room, and I've really gotten into home inspiration at the moment. So what I thought I'd do is a little home series, where I'll do one post which is all around inspiration for a specific room, and then I'll do a room tour once it's all done. I'd like to do the tour video style so let me know if that's up your street or you'd prefer it to be a blog post.

 

I thought I'd start this off with my home office. I'm a home worker - no, I'm not a full time blogger - my company is a US based company, with a couple of offices in the UK. The closest one to me is in London, however I'm about two hours out so I'm a remote worker. In my old house I set it all up in my lounge/diner, so essentially work and relaxing were all in the same space and I got really claustrophobic. In the new house however I have a whole seperate room for my office, and I couldn't be more excited about this. Well, I'd be more excited if Sky got off their arse and sorted out my internet so I could actually work from home, but there you go.

 

My office is in our loft conversion, and I've done it here as opposed to the smallest bedrooom for two reasons. One, it feels completely seperate form the rest of the house, so I'm away from distractions and I feel like I'm actually at work as opposed to sitting somewhere in my house. Secondly, I snack when I'm at home - so having two flights of stairs between me and my food is the perfect remedy. I'm lazy so there's no way I'm going to travel down two flights of stairs for a packet of crisps or a chocolate bar.

 

One thing is super important to me in terms of how my office is going to look, is that I want it to be a happy space. Somewhere I'm actually happy to go everyday, where I feel comfortable, where it's inspiring and relaxing. So I'm definitely feeling a yellow colour scheme. I love yellow and grey together, so for me this is my ideal colour scheme for the space. In this room I'm having my office space - so desk and chair, some shelving and storage, and our grey DFS sofa bed. So where have I been finding my inspiration?

 

Next (my favourite place to go for home pieces) has an entire "Happiness" collection at the moment, so I'm taking a lot of inspiration from here. I've also ordered some pieces from here already, including these gorgeous bird cushions, this gin cushion (because I like gin now FYI), and these storage boxes. There's so many other pieces from this collection that I love, and more will undoubtable end up in the final room.

 

In terms of furniture, I've already picked my desk and chair, simply because it was on the top of our list to get done so I could work from home. After a lengthy trip to Ikea, with a few spats thrown in, I ended up with a very practical corner desk and ergonomic chair. Personally I wanted the lovely white typical blogger desk and rounded grey chair - but the husband pointed out it wasn't practical or big enough - so after a few stubborn "but it's so pretty" conversations, I conceded to his logic. My chair is still grey, so I have to give him that. Neither are my ideal, but I'm looking to personalise them, and fancy them up a bit with some decorations like these adorable leaf photo holders, or some yellow photo frames. In terms of shelving, I really like the idea of this shelving unit from Ikea, but it's too big for the space so I'm looking for alternatives. I love the own blocks and it's perfect to store pretty boxes, photos and folders. I also really want to get a grey marble effect side table to go next to the sofa bed, I love the idea of this and it's an extra space for people to put their bits if they stay over, or if I want to chill on the sofa somewhere to put my coffee mug.

 

Decoration is going to be a big thing for me as I want this space to feel super creative, comfortable and a happy space. I've already ordered two prints from Maggs London, Eat Sleep Create and Let Go to help inspire me. I'm also in love with this gold wire wall grid from UO, which I want to fill with photos and quotes and such and have it sat on the wall behind my monitors. I would like some sort of gallery wall, but the wall I'd put it on is slightly sloped and will have the shelving unit in front of it - so still deciding how I would want to do this. Otherwise, I basically want to fill this room with plants as well. I'm obsessed with this grey planter at the moment, and know exactly where I'd put it. But I also want some fake flowers on my desk to keep it bright, and another plant on the side table, and maybe some smaller ones on the shelving unit.

 

I'm gradually getting bits and pieces, and will be decorating this soon hopefully. I would love a feature yellow/ochre wall and have the rest a pale grey, and then have some statement yellow patterned curtains and a rug as well to keep it homely. I'm so excited to put this all together and finally make it my own space. And I can't wait to share it with you all when it's done! Let me know if you have any suggestions of things you think will go well or I can take inspiration from as well. I'm all ears...

 

How would you style your home office?

Much love, Lisa May

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Home | Yankee Candle Advent Calendar

I have a bit of a thing about advent calendars, I absolutely love them, and until this year I had only ever had chocolate ones. This year however was different. Not only did I get the traditional Lindt calendars which is proudly stationed on my desk, I also got a lovely Benefit one that sings to me and this beaut.

The Video Post | Yankee Candle Collection

I'm back into making videos - yay! I love making videos so I'm so excited to be back into doing these. I decided to do my first video on my latest obsession - Yankee Candles. I take you through my current collection and my views on each yummy scent. Let me know if you'd like to see more home-type videos and content and I'd love to do some for you! Click here to view the video and don't forget to subscribe and give it a thumbs up!

What are your favourite Yankee Candle scents?

The Review | The Hut Triangle Cushion

TRIANGLE CUSHION* THE HUT, 'L' CUSHION DARWIN & GRAY

I love me some cushions. Adam moans about them but I don't know why... Considering he always sits with them on his lap he should love them really. When I was offered this beaut triangle cushion I jumped at the chance. I love getting little bits for the home and cushions really make a place homely. My room at home is pink and green so I loved the idea of getting a pink cushion to match. I love the pattern on this as I think it's really different to usual. It's a good size as well, not too tiny but not to big it becomes a pillow.

The Hut is an amazing website, full of loads of different things including homeware, beauty, toys, games... the list goes on. It even does Essie nail polishes (won me over instantly). I love the homeware pieces, they do great brands like Alessi and Le Creuset. I have a few things on my wish list!

To pop alongside my new cushion I've paired it with my loved "L" scrabble tile cushion from Darwin and Gray - I have an A for Adam as well but that's on a chair somewhere at the moment! L is so much better obviously.... I feel like I have a lot of homey stuff for when I eventually move out so I can't wait!

What would you buy from The Hut?

The Life Post | Little Homey Touches

So, I don't have my own house as yet however I when I get home and pop into my room there are still those little touches that make it mine and make it feel like home. Well, it is home - I have lived here for over 13 years. So let's take a little peak at some of my favourite homey pieces.

I've never really been one for candles until recently. I picked up this beautiful "L" candle holder in France during the summer, I fell in love with it. This little glass tee light holder I got in my stocking, it goes with my room perfectly. Behind this you'll see a mini frame with a "Best of Friends" card my lovely friend Amber gave me.

Last February I went to the Forest of Dean with my family, plus Adam and Hanah (Simon's girlfriend). This is my favourite photo of my family, I love to have it close by so it sits centre of my window sill. My parents also have it as a canvas in their dining room. I love photos, so I also have these photos of me and two of my besties on top of my shelving unit. Mix and match frames which I love and old pics as well. The beautiful butterfly image behind was made by the lovely Paige Joanna for my birthday.

Then we have my favourite place in the world, my bed. I chose it myself when my room was decorated and it is coming with me when I move out. I love these roses across the frame, it's beautifully decorated and I love them. We also have this face which is also usually on my bed. Gorgeous, fluffy Ragdoll, Dougal. He's stupid as anything but seriously cute.

I hope you enjoyed my mini tour! Hopefully when I get my own place you'll get to see even more!

What pieces do you have to make your house a home?