Dream Big

There are times in life where everything is working and going to plan and then there are other times when everything we have worked for and have tried to build, slowly crumbles around us. The latter description sums up most of my year. Waiting, wishing and trying to make things change to improve my life and for some reason they don't. A perfect example. I applied for a job and was called for an Interview. The company informed me that 2,000 people applied for the position and that 2.1 million people are unemployed so what makes me special. I gave my answer (no pressure of course after hearing all of that!) and left the Interview feeling I had done my best. A week later I was told I wasn't accepted for the position, even though I was their number 1 candidate. You want to know why? Not because I had messed up in the Interview but simply because the other lady had known one of their course assessors. I was devastated by this emotional blow especially because it was over something as petty as knowing another person. 

However this experience taught me the value of perseverance and hope. No, I may not have got the job that would have helped me move my life forward as a young female in her mid twenties. But it taught me to keep pushing and putting myself out there. There will always be something that will drag me down but it is up to me to get back up and try again. Hope, no matter how small helps keep our dreams alive so keep positive my friends and dare to dream big!

Ashley Ella Designs

As an aspiring Designer I think it's really important to have your own unique style that makes you stand out from the rest. After all wheres the fun if everything looks and feels the same? I'm trying to develop my own style and one way I do this is by Pinning all my fav designs, blog layouts and texts on a secret board of mine in Pinterest. Ashley Ella Designs work is definitely up my creative street! Very fresh, modern and full of personality. Take a look at her website here for more! 

Happy Sunday!

Sundays always have a very relaxed and content felling about them so I've made my first mood board to capture that sweet feeling. Stay warm and cosy my friends :)

Image Source -

Cuppa tea - http://www.pinterest.com/pin/92886811037939042/

Pink sweets - http://allthingsgirlyandbeautiful.tumblr.com/post/26866682581

DIY string lights - http://decor8blog.com/2012/11/15/sweet-paul-holiday-issue/

The home pic - http://www.flickr.com/photos/47157442@N03/4599549246/in/set-72157623510870298/ 

 Vintage Roses - http://ana-rosa.tumblr.com/post/62071269013

New etsy shop listing!

Hey Y'all!! I'm so excited to finally be able to share with you my new items which will be added to my etsy shop over the next few weeks. There are so many gorgeous prints online and having been inspired by the other bloggers and print makers out there, I wanted to create my very own and so I did! I really hope you like them and a small sneak peak can be found below and also on my etsy shop link on the right! :)

It's a wrap!

No literally, it really is a wrap! Nike have released a set of gorgeous fitness pumps that are specifically designed to support and visually compliment your feet while you work out. These pumps can be worn in a number of ways, strapped up at the front, twisted at the back, toes open or no strings at all, the choices are endless. They are pricey ranging from £95 up however I'm sure as soon as you slip your feet into them (like a modern day sporty Cinderella), you'll be able to hit all those awkward yoga and pilates positions, well thats what I'm hoping anyways! :)

http://store.nike.com/gb/en_gb/pd/studio-wrap-pack-three-part-footwear-system/pid-754722/pgid-710715