I arrive in London. Not only do I arrive on my own, away from the comfort and convenience of home (aka New Zealand), but with limited funds, my only possession being a suitcase and a spare room in a flat with a slat-bed, dreary curtains and a chest of drawers.
Gone is the prized Picasso print I got for a steal of 5 bucks at a second-hand shop which proudly took centre-stage above my bed back home; gone are the trinket boxes which housed my prized gems; gone is the beautiful duvet and amazing sheets which would have given even Joseph and his techni-coloured dream coat a run for his money in the colour stakes... The odd cushions which when placed together actually worked well, the different art work and many nick-knacks which truly did, (in a way) help me express myself - were all now gone... All I had was intense jet lag, a room (thank goodness) and a suitcase of clothes.
I was faced with the sad prospect of just living in this flat, reminiscing about my old beautiful room and working the 9-5 gravy train and spending as little time as possible at my humble abode. However, this was not me. I knew that I had a chance to recreate my own space in a creative fashion by travelling around London's many different haunts and even perusing online, to deck out my room, (of course on a shoe-string budget), to ensure that it became an open space where happiness, relaxation and a good aura all took place.
Over the past 4 months, I have successfully created this happy space. Having limited knowledge about where to get those homely room essentials, (all I knew about was Argos and Debenhams - please don't judge), and although there is nothing wrong with these places, (I have in fact picked up some great goodies), I needed to find those different, out there fun treasures too!
The motivation for writing and sharing with you this blog, is to help you with ideas to decorate, enhance and make your own abode something special too; to give you some ideas when some days you feel that you lack that creative spark; and to offer some gift ideas which are both thoughtful and different.
This blog is an add-on to my lifestyle writing pieces on the other site, in that, this blog is to include more things about my experiences, art pieces, trinkets and ideas etc.
As I travel around different markets, curious shops and write about my finds, I hope too, that you get some inspiration and this may help you to follow suit - to ensure that your room, abode, or home - can become your sanctuary... as has mine.
On a final note, I may from time to time, divert from this one subject matter and may write a few highs of my week too. It took me a long time to adopt a great mindset, and always have gratitude - no matter what position you may be in.
Here's to an amazing 2012, with lots of love, laughter, joy.. and creative ideas!
x
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