Boudoir

White Quilted Cushions  Primark // Faux Fur Cushion  House of Fraser  // Sweet Vanilla ans Coconut Scented Candle  Primark //Cotton Ball Holder Asda Direct Alternative  //Detailed Metal Box Zara Home (UK) /Faux Cream Blanket Polyvore  // Lotus

As a hard working lady I view the bedroom as my place for downtime. When I am not working (which for me is 12 hours in a public sector office) I am doing crazy magical things with my daughter or blogging/editing. So the bedroom is definitely a place of relaxation.

My go to colours are creams, whites, golds and silvers. I prefer the light and airy look rather then a dark masculine decor. I find using whites and pastels allows natural light to reflect and make room/s look more spacious without the need for mirrors-although I also use this technique to create a degree of deception. Utilising both techniques hand in hand can really make all the difference, if you are working with a small space. Luckily my partner and I have an advantage as we have inherited some amazing victorian sash windows which draws spectrum's of natural light flooding into my quaint boudoir. But for those who do not have the advantage of a natural light filled room - you can try creating the look by incorporating subtle secondary colours or white if you prefer the minimal look and reflective objects-. You will be amazed at the result.

Whilst having a little snoop around Zara Home last week I came across an amazing jewellery box. Lined in opaque velvet, with a detailed cover I was obsessed. I walked away only to return to snap it up along with some lovely white lotus candles that came in a set of three. To my amazement for the size of product the price was quite fitting and firmly placed Zara Home as a go to for home accessories.

By chance whilst looking for some unique accessories I fell across an amazing website called Parachute. Who ironically specialise in bedding, decor and for those indecisive beings they provide swatches. Designed in LA and made in Italy their products are created for a "luxurious sleep experience". Everything that I need! After reading the company’s policy and their giving back "Committed to Change" Malaria campaign nothing but nets-something very close to my heart. I decided to purchase a few items, which I have listed below.

The Venice - this set consist of 1 fitted sheet, 1 Duvet Cover and 2 Pillow cases. With a choice of two different fabrics Percale and Sateen I choose the sateen -because of my natural hair the texture of this fabric will enable me to simply pineapple my hair without having to tie a satin scarf as this pillow case resemble that a of a sateen scarf. With the choice of five colours: White, Ash, Powder (a very pale light blue), Navy and Slate. I choose White.

My next purchase was from Parachutes decor selection. I came across their Fireside Candles priced at only $12 I was enticed. They only have a maximum of two scents -Lavender and Warm Amber. Unfortunately lavender is not a favourite of mine which made my purchase an easy choice. Made in the USA, out of natural soy wax allowing an even slow burn and available in a glass vessel for home decor or in a travel tin-needed for those travel enthusiasts amongst us. I decided on the glass vessel which I think will fit in perfectly with my already existing candle collection.

I will be reviewing all purchases from parachute in a months' time along with an updated full bedroom tour.

Brooks and Lei

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