Tuesday 7 August 2012

Pretty little things...

Recently I've been on a little mission to find anything cute or pretty in preparation for my new room at University. I really cannot wait to fly the nest and move out. What I'm most looking forward to is hunting down all my goodies for my room! 


So this is a pretty little stand that I bought for my 'Winter Wonderland' Yankee Candle! It is the most gorgeous warming winter scent. I love the simple glass jar that the candle comes in, but this stand certainly gives it a sparkle of elegance.


My next pretty little thing is this wooden heart bowl or dish. Now I loveeee hearts. I don't know why, I just think they are the sweetest little things. So yes, I decided to fill the heart bowl... with hearts. My mum bought me the silver heart with 'LOVE' and my nan bought me the one with '18', they loved the idea and both wanted to be a part of my 'bowl of hearts'. I think this is perfect for university, as I'll be away from my loved ones. 


Now when I seen these heart shaped wire baskets, I fell in love with them! I had never seen such pretty little baskets. But I just couldn't work out what I'd use them for, so I didn't buy them. One week later, they are in my bedroom, still empty, but none the less looking pretty!! I'm sure I'll find something to put in them when I have my whole life in one little bedroom in a university hall. 


If you haven't guessed yet from looking at these pictures or from previous posts. I love silver. I just think its a sparkly and bright. This silver and glass dish is so cute! It's not very big, and I haven't found a use for it yet, but I couldn't resist it because of the beautiful detail on the lid.  


Now I snapped up this glass jar for around £3. I instantly loved it because of the hearts that wrap around the lid! I needed a jar like this for my smaller Yankee candles, that I absolutely adore! They only cost around £1.20, and they last ages! The scents are gorgeous! I definitely prefer buying the smaller candles and putting them in your own decorated glass jar. Once the candle has melted, I just add the next one!



Next I bought these gorgeous little mugs with matching china spoons that slot into the handle! I fell in love with these and they were only £2.99 each! Sooo cute and sooo unique!



I love dippy eggs and soldiers! I'm sure it will be one of my main quick and easy meals to do at university! So when I found the matching egg cups, I had to snap them up at only £1.50 each!

Have you got any pretty little things that your stocking up on, ready to add your own touch to your new place? Have you got any recommendations for shops that have similar items? 

Mj 
xxx

15 comments:

  1. Ah I've been collecting for uni too! Love buying candles especially xo

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    1. Ohh let me know any cute shops you recommend?
      xox

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  3. Moving to uni was the best thing I ever did! and I know how fun it is to collect lots of pretty things to put in it :) for the baskets you could put makeup, nail varnishes, brushes etc in them!

    withkittyinmind.blogspot.com xxx

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    1. Yeah thats a good idea!! Thankss :)
      I really cannot wait to go! I hope my rooms is nice!!

      Beautiful blog too xox

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  4. Oh so cute! I've lived in my own place for a while now so I'm pretty much kitted out, but I still can't resist picking up cute little things for it x

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    1. I really can't wait to move out tbh! but preparing for it is the best xox

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  5. These are really cute! I am not going university for a good few years, I'd be so scared to move :)

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    1. Thankyou! Ohh really!! I love my family, but I can't wait to have responsibility!
      xox

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  6. I love buying stuff for my room too! I found some really nice candles and diffusers in TKMaxx the other day which is always worth checking out :)

    Monochrome Magpie

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    1. I only visit TKMaxx for leather notepads!! I'll have to look out for some bits there next time! Thanks xox

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  7. Love those wire baskets! And, gotta love yankee candles!
    I would really appreciate your comments and feedback on my blog,
    beautymarkedmel.blogspot.co.uk
    xx

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    1. Hey,I'll check it out soon! Thanks for your comment! xox

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  8. Hey i nominated you for libster award on my page sorry if you already did it xx

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    1. Thank you!! No I haven't!! I'll take a look now thankyou oxox

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