Autumn is officially here, Instagram and Pinterest are awash with Autumn pics and pumpkins have been making an appearance in time for Halloween and with a hovering toddler of my shoulder, we were both eager to get into the spirit and make our own.
Beware our hands or home will never look the same after you have finished decorating your pumpkins this year, but they will certainly look fabulous and make a great centre point in or outside the home, plus it is great fun for the kids and little less mess than carving and a lot less dangerous too, plus food for thought, don't be lazy and get over excited like we did, throw on a cosy knit, grab an old sheet or newspapers and get creative outside!
As you may of not of known, i've recently signed up to Pinterest and have been going mad for it, brain is bursting with decorating ideas and I just can not believe we have not got involved sooner, but we are certainly making it up right now, so please do come over and say hi.
House filled with pumpkins which we bagged at Asda, the large ones for a £1 the little ones for 50p, a total bargain, even if they did not look super great, but the end result will have them looking great in no time.
A tub of acrylic paint, some gold glitter, a little PVA glue and you are set to make these super easy no-carve pumpkins.
1. Wipe down your pumpkins with a dry cloth, then paint twice with your acrylic paint and leave to dry for around 20 minutes.
2. Grab your PVA glue with a little spatula, then thinly apply your circle or striped design, then spring like mad your gold glitter, or fairy dust as Leanora likes to say (we seem to be moving on from unicorns) and leave to dry for a few hours.
There you have it super easy no-carve pumpkins, all sparkly designed and the look great in or outside the home, all in time for the Halloween festivities.
Once you have made yours let me know what you think! not bad for a first timer hey!
Why not pin the pics for some home inspo for you! or check out these super tasty extremely spooky Halloween party food to make after.
London Mumma xx
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Having your own personal nook at home is key, especially if you work mostly from home. Having finally taken the step, to get off the sofa and turn my little nook in the hallway into my personal office space is exciting, to say the least, and this week I am starting on creating my very own dream space.
As small as my little nook is I am bursting with beans to create my new working space, I've headed to my favourite new one stop destination Pinterest to come up with some ideas and incorporating it into my own style, all whilst keeping it simple and clean.
Workstation
When designing your home office, you need to make sure that you have a suitable and functional desk. with so many designs and colours to choose from, make sure you find what is right for you and fits your area. I have decided to opt for a floating desk, that way it can fit into my very own little nook, due to my space being limited.
Comfy Desk Chair
You are sitting down for a long while, so you need to make sure that you find a comfy yet stylish chair. Why not head down to a few furniture stores, be it Made to Oliver Bonas and test drive a few. I am sure you will find something that while have you sitting pretty.
Lighting
You may have found your perfect office space in your home, but you may be lacking that natural lighting that your eyes will crave, nothing more annoying and stressful on your eyes than that lighting from your computer screen and having that to use to read your paperwork or sneaky magazine. So why not add an aesthetically pleasing plush table lamp.
Print & Scan
With all that paperwork required signing, sometimes things are not electronically done, you are going to need a printer and scanner. This is something that can sometimes be forgotten about and you find yourself running to the library or hunting for an internet cafe.
Art Up
You want to add a touch of personality to your home office, so why not decorate your walls, even just have one feature wall with some fun and stylish, fun colourful prints and inspirational quotes to keep you motivated.
Do you have any great home office decor essentials? I would love to hear your comments below.
Currently in the throws of redecoration? I am!
I have been living in my home for 2 years now and I have not really done that much to it other than furnishing the whole house and just laying down flooring, partially throughout the house. But now I think it needs a whole uplift a lick of paint, a few new items to make my home look fresher and more cozy.
Here are some tips that to make your little home an instant uplift.
Colour
You may not realise it, but colour influences everything we do, including the way we act and the mood we're in. This makes choosing colour for your home an important task – not only do you want to make sure you create the right look; you'll also want to create the right feel.
Texture
A simple rug can automatically bring a room together and perfect for keeping your tootsies warm, plus adding a throw to snuggle up into after a long day creates a new element and looks aesthetically pleasing . A subtle mix of textures will bring the room together, making you feel extra cozy and relaxed, all whilst giving your home an instant uplift.
Scent Up
Nothing more cosier than a delicious warming smell of candles. They are a firm favourite in my home, big fat ones, tall skinny ones, to tiny littles ones you name it we've got it. Plus at night it is a perfect alternative of lightning than a ceiling night, perfect especially for those date nights.
All items are super affordable to add a touch of cosiness to your home. Do you have any tips on giving your home an instant affordable uplift?
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