Instalife

Ah Instagram, my one true love. There's something about this time of year that sees me wasting spending countless hours on social media. I blame the cold evenings and rainy Sunday afternoons. Instagram is always a favourite of mine though and I'm already sprinkling in some festive snaps along side my foodie shots, and on the go lifestyle pics. Here's what I've been up to lately.

From top left.. 100 DAYS TIL NEW YORK!!! // I painted children's nails at the local Christmas fair this weekend // I also dressed up as an Elf for the occasion and unbeknown to me so did my brother in law! // Mockigjay part 2 left me a little meh last week // sauces at one of my new favourite Manchester eateries // 50% of Mondays called for a feast of delicious food and cocktails // standard Christmas market selfie // sliders and fries // this emoji wall in Primark needs to be in my bedroom right now!

Like I said, Instagram is my fave so feel free to leave your link below so I can follow.

ox Lucy

Christmas Gift Guide for the Film/TV Buff

Hunger Games Cookbook // Paper Towns Artwork // Central Perk Travel Mug // Big Bang Theory Trivial Pursuit // Star Wars Bauble // Douchebag Journal // PLL Sweater // Simpson's Masks // Gossip Girl Notebook // Downton Abbey Mug // Gogglebox Shower Set // Harry Potter Art

ox Lucy

Paperchase haul - Planner stickers and washi tape

If you've seen my planner posts recently then you'll know I've become a little obsessed with stickers and washi tape. It all started when I was watching videos of various planners on YT trying to decide which one was right for me. I fell into the planning community and discovered a whole new world.

I'd only been buying supplies from eBay and etsy and totally overlooked Paperchase because I tend to view it as overpriced if I'm honest. That being said I decided to pop in one evening after work and came away with a few bits that were well priced and unique. 

These fast food stickers are actually scented. I'm regretting not giving them a quick sniff in the shop because the smell is disgusting. That being said I'll use these to mark out fast food Fridays in my planner - it's my treat at the end of the week if I've eaten healthily.

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I can envisage a cute autumnal woodland theme inspired by these stickers. I love their simple, artsy vibe.

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Glitter? check. Polka dots? check. Need I say anymore?

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Ooooh so festive. I came across this pack of four in the Christmas section which was just magical. I love the quirky robin, owl and penguin illustrations, that's what swayed me towards this set. I'll use this for a themed planner week but also use it in replace of sellotape when wrapping some gifts this year. It'll add a nice quirky touch. 

Are you washi/sticker obsessed like me?
ox Lucy

5 First World Problems I've Complained About This Week

ONE.Starbucks' Christmas drinks started before Costa Coffee's. Costa's are my favourite.. pass me a black forest hot chocolate please!

TWO.I couldn't find my Tangle Teezer and had to use a regular hair brush like I'm some sort of peasant - I swear it never used to be THAT painful to brush out knots.

THREE.Charging my iPod overnight only to find I hadn't turned the switch on at the wall.

FOUR.Having to walk to work without listening to said iPod and instead listening to the real life early morning hustle and bustle around me. Beeping horns and strangers' chit chat < my Disney playlist.

FIVE.I found that one spot at my work desk where I can get full phone signal only to be told the very next day I was told I'll be moving desks.

If I'm completely honest, I could have written 100 of these and that makes me somewhat disappointed in myself. Maybe next week I'll strive to overlook these sorts of problems that aren't really problems at all. At the very most they're slight inconveniences. Please tell me you're guilty of this too. What first world problems have you had this week?

ox Lucy