How I Created My Pin Board

 This pin board sits proudly above my desk and has pretty much become the focal point of my bedroom. It's packed full of inspiration and memories as well as framing my desk nicely. When I first bought the boards (I couldn't find one big enough with these lovely black frames, so I bought two smaller ones) I gravitated towards Pinterest for ideas and inspiration. There seemed to be two routes to take; cram it full of photos and bits and bobs until you can't see the board. OR arrange things in clusters for a more minimal look. 

 Being a bit of a neat freak I went with the less cluttered idea, picking out groups of things I wanted on the board. Photos and Polaroids were a must. As well as magazine cuttings - I'm always tearing out scraps of outfits I love but didn't have anywhere to store them! 

 I then printed off a ton of photos, some from Instagram, and went about arranging them. Any magazine words or old cinema tickets were pinned up too. I also googled some quotes and wrote them in my attempt at 'fancy' writing before adding them too. Any random feathers and photo booth strips have made their way onto the board and before long it was brimming (I say brimming - what I mean is as full as I wanted i.e. spaces everywhere, haha). 

 

 I love the way it has turned out, it gives such a personal touch to a room. I guess now it's all about updating the photos and magazine trimmings, kinda wishing I'd bought a bigger board!

 --Georgina--

New Years Resolutions (And All That Jazz)

 As the festivities come to an end *sobs*, its time to think long and hard about this year and what 2015 may hold. Being a lover of lists, I thought this time of year was a perfect excuse to make one. Although I think this 'New Year, New You' thing never quite works, thinking of goals and improvements is refreshing and perhaps ups the motivation levels as we start the new year. 

 Try New Makeup Looks. There is only so much eyeliner and red lipstick a girl can wear! I want to make 2015 the year I spend that extra minute on my makeup in the mornings, smudging something shimmery onto my eyes.
 Make Exercise Part of my Routine. Although it feels good after doing a run or going to the gym, finding the motivation to go out and do it is something I seem to lack! Incorporating a run here and there into the week will hopefully get me feeling healthier, and not so guilty about the chocolate orange that seems to make its way to my mouth. 

 Non Fiction is the way to go. Fiction seems to be what takes up most of my bookshelf, only over the past month have I really started being interested in biographies and beauty books, occasionally it's nice to read about things in the real world! 

 'Live In The Moment'. There are so many occasions when I catch myself quickly checking twitter, or replying to a text when I've got friends or family sitting right in front of me. Turning my phone off more often is something I want to do more of, it forces me to fully focus on where I am, instead of what the rest of the world is doing (woah there - getting a bit deep!).

 So there you have it. Some of those will definitely be easier than others, maybe this has helped you think of some resolutions? I better get started on that jog... or maybe next week... 

--Georgina--