Disney Wishlist #22

Mickey Bodysuit | The Little Mermaid Washbag | Girl Power Minnie Crop Top | Kate Spade Minnie Backpack | Castle iPhone Case | Maui Soft Toy | Thomas Kinkade 2018 Wall Calendar | I Speak Fluent Disney Notebook | TGMR Print  | Lilac Mickey Studs

Disney Wishlist : July

Team Princess T-shirt | Be Our Guest Plate | Lost Princess iPhone Case | Castle Notebook | Up Backpack | Princess Castle Dress | Cinderella Cookie Jar | Incredibles Sweater

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Blogging Bits To Invest In

So I held a poll on Twitter the other day asking what post everyone would like to see next! At straight to the top was "The blogging bits to invest in".... so... I give the people what they ask for!

I've been blogging now for nearly 3 years (which I can't quite believe, three bloomin' years!) and over that time I've bought every single little thing you could probably imagine for my blog. I've got bits and bobs coming out of my ears, some used, some a waste of time! So I thought I'd pop together an easy list of 3 things that are worth spending your money on!

Crisp Flavour Pencils, Kick Ass Notepad & Sticky Notes - Ohh Deer*

Backdrops

The number one thing to buy in my eyes! Ever wonder how bloggers always seem to have that fabulous pure white background? Or a gorgeous marble patterned backdrop for their images? Maybe you've admired the gorgeous white wooden floorboards bloggers seem to have running through their homes?

Well..... no. 9 times out of 10 these are a trick of the camer and no more than an easy peasy sticky back plastic paper.... like this one - here!

I used a large oversized white card for years which was only £5 from my local stationary store and it worked a charm! (Fab for someone likeme who has black furniture throughout her home... not quite the same effect as clean white!)

My marble backdrop has become my blogging lifeline - and it was such a bargain! There are so many different versions on amazon I'm going to start switching them up soon!

(The illusion is over... that is what blogging really looks like!)
Lighting

Now.... this isn't the cheapest thing to invest in but I'm happily say it changed my blogging life.

 If you're looking to take your posts to the next level and want to take your blog seriously I highly recommend investing in some soft box lighting. (Example)

This is probably the best thing (minus my DSLR camera) that I've bought to enhance and improve my blogs images. 

Remember your photos are what draw readers in, small, dark images are enough to make anyone click off and ignore anything you've written - which is not what you want!

No matter what day or time I decide to start a good old photo session I have amazing bright light to work with, making my photos clear, even and saving me SO much time. (Natural light can be a pain in the butt... especially in the UK.)

Stationary

Now this will be your best friend for two reasons.
 1. Blogging is about being creative, having ideas and getting everything from that brain of yours onto a screen. The amount of notes I write myself, posts I plan out on paper and schedules I jot down is unreal!

Having notebooks, sticky notes, pens and diaries at my constant reach is a must.... and if they look cute - even better!
2. Stationary isn't only fab for storing all those creatives ideas and dreams - it is also fab for using as image props! cute notebooks, pens and all sorts end up making their way into my photos! A win-win situation really!
Top Tip : TK Maxx always have the cutest range of notebooks ... here's some I've picked up recently.

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My January Lust List

All the things I have been aimlessly window shopping over this month..... it's about time someone invented a money tree!

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Disney Wishlist : November

Marc Jacobs Alice Key iPhone Case | Pandora Minnie Mouse Bow Ring

Wet 'n' Wild Disney Villan Lipstick | Princess Tank Top

Beauty & The Beast Blanket | Chalkboard Pillow

Thomas Kinkade 2016 Calendar  | The Disney Book

Alice In Wonderland Notebook | Lumiere Necklace

Jungle Book Slip On Vans

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The Perfect Notebook : Chroma Stationary

So whilst doing my usual internet browsing, blog reading and instagram stalking I stumbled across a brand which I fell completely and utterly in love with.

Being a blogger, writing down things is an everyday occurrence. I am constantly jotting down to-do lists and ideas for both my blog and my everyday life! 

I think all bloggers/bloggers can relate to this!

 I'm all about owning cute stationary and notebooks and I feel like with Chroma Stationary I've found a brand I can use over and over again! 

That's right, this brand is everything I have been looking for, a place to get a totally personalised but still gorgeously pretty notebook! 

You can pick the type of notebook, the colour of the notebook, either blank or lined pages PLUS you can have whatever you like embossed onto the front!

I had seen some gorgeous examples from other bloggers and was so super excited to be able to design my very own!

Because my blog logo is so light and doesn't have a lot of bold writing it was too difficult to get in embossed so I was left with a desicion which took me a long, long while..... What on earth do I want written on this thing!?! 

I spent a lot of time umming and arring over it (this was a tough choice for me I'm not going to lie..... #firstworldproblems) but i finally decided to go with a quote/lyrics from one of my favourite songs ever - Defying Gravity.

I think most of you know I'm a HUGE Wicked fan and I love this song and the meaning behind these words! 

Chroma Stationary Bound Notebook*

So this is the finished product - and I LOVE it, I did a little squeal of excitement when I opened it!

This is the bound notebook in the shade 'Elizabeth' with blank pages and gold embossing.

I didn't choose the font or placing of the writing but I think it is perfect! 

The notebook is slim and compact so it is perfect for popping into my everyday handbag which is great as it means I have have it wherever I go! 

I'm also thinking I might do some cute mood board type pages in there too - magazine clippings and a prit-stick is always fun - I love unleashing my creative side!

 I can see me ordering more and more of these - I have so many great embossing ideas, and they would make gorgeous personalised presents for friends and family! 

Thanks again to the lovely Gabi from Chroma Stationary who was fabulous from the very beginning of the process - I am overjoyed with the finished product!!

Check our Chroma Stationary and get your own notebook - here. 

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