Pillow on our bed
Phone and hand cream on my bedside table
Makeup brushes and jewellery stand on my dressing table
Place cards from my Mum’s Wedding in September 2009
Owl money box and candle in our living room
Books, Russian doll and birthday card on our bookshelf
Memories boxMy inquisitive, curious nature means I love having a peek at other people’s houses. When I go to a new place, I could spend hours just poking about, looking at photos, rifling through wardrobes, flicking through books. I’m sure my hosts must think I’m terribly nosy!
These photos were taken in various rooms around the 2 bed flat I share with my Mr. We don’t have much space, so pretty much every surface is crammed with photos and trinkets, memories and reminders. Even though we can’t paint the bland beige walls or change the cold laminate flooring, we can fill our home with things that mean something to us. And surely that’s what’s most important?
I know when we finally buy our own house, we can go as crazy as we like with the decorating. But for now, I’m content with our little flat, filled with things that make us smile.
Great post!! x
Oh i loved this post i wanted it to go on & on, like you a love a look about.
All your stuff is nice & quirky i did a similar post a long time ago when i started my blog but im sure ive new things i could put in it now? x
love the bday card ^^
tehe i need to update my memory box ^ ^
i’m exactly the same, my flat is crammed with bits and pieces!
loving this post 🙂 x
I love the pillow. Beautiful owl too..these look like things that mean something special to you and exposes a creative side of you when people come to visit. How charming. Really makes me want to clean up my room now.
This is adorable. Oddly, I’ve just posted about owls and houses… Weird!
Who needs a Blackberry when you’ve got a beautiful telephone like that! I love it. And the pillow, too cute. And I heart your Russian doll too, I have two sets! They’re so cute.
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i love the stitching on that pillow; and that place looks so quaint & lovely 🙂 i can’t wait to have my own place & decorate it as well lol
What a nice post. Your house looks like it’s filled with some lovely things 🙂 The phone is fab! x
I love your style!! And how retro is that phone, it’s brilliant!
I need to get a new box for my memory box, if you see anything you think would be good let me know!
Adore the phone. My cousin has a similiar one in her house, always makes me feel all warm for some reason. Fantatic taste hunny.
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CherryBlossom – The box I used is a white leather, vintage-style suitcase I got from TK Maxx. It’s great in there for that kind of thing – definitely have a look if there’s one near you. 🙂
pretty things!
I swear by that handcream, I’m almost out…will have to brave the snow and stock up methinks!
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Love the embriodary on that pillow 🙂 it’s so cute. And russian doll appreciation much? Lovely items on display here. It seems You and the Mr have(very)good taste !
Lovely stuff! ;))
Fab post, i have a thing about Russian Dolls and Owls so love all of your little bits x
I adore that owl, so so cute! <3 xo
The material of my lamp is exactly the same as the material of you pillow 🙂 Bought it at ikea.
Gorgeous <3
Have a great day.
xo
What a lovely post.
Did I spy a jewellery stand on you dressing table? What’s it like and where’s it from? I’m looking for one at the moment but there don’t seem to be many about.
Parakeet Pie xx
Great post – I am quite nosy like that too. I might steal this idea from you! Love the phone!
Claire xx
aww, I love this – more please! (I am going to steal this idea, tis fab)
I love the Russian Doll mug you keep your brushes in – what a great idea. Oh and I spy a Brand New ticket in your memory box! I’m off to see them in two weeks! x
This is a lovely idea! I too have a memories box, im too sentimental haha. I am also extremely jealous of that phone! me want 🙂 xxx
They’re playing Wembley on the 23rd x
Beautiful things 🙂 When I move out I plan on getting a vintage style phone too. I’ve always fancied like a ‘diner pay phone’ for the hallway or something. I don’t know why lol! x
I love these kinds of posts! Looks like you have a lovely home 🙂 Nice blog too! xx
Cute pictures and I love that old-skool phone!
x, fashionnerdic.
I love this post. You have such a cute decorating scheme!
Ohmigosh Jen, each and every piece here floored me more than the last. Your decorative touches are so sophisticated yet whimsical all at once. I love it!! 🙂
Love your eclectic style.
I have always believed that making a house a home isnt about painting the walls etc, its about putting your own personal things in it.
Wow, it’s all so quaint and lovely. I’m moving house soon too and I’m always looking for inspiration, and this is definately what I’m looking for 🙂
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You have the cutest, quirkiest stuff! I absolutely LOVE it. I definitely want that pillow, because embroidery is so awesome.
And I love the idea of the memory box – what a great thing to look back on! Might have to steal that idea from ya 😉
Thanks so much for stopping by!
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Great post my dear!! love seeing in peoples homes too!! Might have to steal this idea and do it on my blog too! 🙂
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I know what you mean about the blank walls and laminate floor, mine and my boyfriend’s flat is the same! Love your kitsch-y bits and bobs!
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love the vintage phone 🙂 really cool blog 🙂 happy new year to you 🙂 !
lovely! that’s a cute phone! hehe
So cute! I love all of these pictures! I’m a very detail oriented person so I completely understand what you mean! That pillow is so cute!!!
I like the money box 😀
What a great post. Youre totally right, and you have very much made your house into a home by adding all your own little personal touches and quirky trinkets 🙂 I cant wait to do this with my man! Youve got me all excited about moving out now xx
I can’t wait to have a house with Chris that we’ve actually bought- I’m dying to get decorating and make a house truly my own! Definitely something to look forward to!
You have some gorgeous bits and pieces- love posts like these xx
Loved everything you posted this is why ideally i would love my own apartment do be able to decorate how i would like it to be:)
I have a similar print on my lampshades in my bedroom to your pillowcase was it from Ikea?
I love the phone!! Are you using it or is it strictly for decoration purposes? Either way it’s lovely 🙂
P.S. Do not mind you steeling the picture at all 🙂 After all I stole it myseld, from http://www.emmabridgewater.co.uk/
Take a look at her stuff, it’s so cute!
I want that phone x