15 Things To Remind Yourself In 2016

1. It's never too late to start on something you've always wanted.

2. We are all different, stop comparing yourself. (as hard as it is...)

3. No-one ever gained weight from one slice of cake.

4. If you really want something, you'll make the time for it.

5. Taking on one task at a time is the best way to stay organised.

6. It is always better to be poor in purse and rich in life.

7. To-do lists are THE best.

8. Leaving the house at least once everyday WILL make you feel better.

9. There's always someone worse off - think about it when deciding to moan.

10. Worrying won't change the outcome.

11. Nine times out of ten you should take the risk.

12. People who make you feel bad about yourself aren't worth keeping around. (Unless they are your personal trainer....)

13. You'll never regret a run.

14. It's okay to show emotion. Cry, laugh, scream - let it out.

15. Eyebrows are pretty important. 

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I'm Loving... #25

Weetabix Crispy Minis Chocolate Chip

Oh dear. I'm kind of addicted to this cereal!

 I have literally been having it every lunchtime - they are so yummy.... I definitely don't think I've been sticking to the recommended 30g portion either, opps.

Taylor Swift Taylor Perfume

I used to wear this perfume all the time but my bottle ran out months ago now. So I was so overwhelmed when I friend of mine treated me to a 100ml bottle that they had lying around. I've been wearing it daily for work - such a lovely fresh scent this is going to last for ages too!

Being Organised

As you may have noticed - when it comes to blogging I have done a totally 360 this past fortnight. 

After a couple of months of being totally stuck and in a rut I feel like I'm in my blogging groove again and I have loved being so organised and on top of things lately.

Blueberries

I can't stop eating them. I just wish they weren't like £2 per punnet!

Scream the TV Series

I started watching this when it first came out earlier this year, but once my handy online source went down (naughty naughty) I kind of left it and thought maybe I'd watch it somewhere else one day. Well that day came as it's only gone and been put onto UK Netflix! I'm onto episode 7 I think and I'm loving it - I'm such a fan of the Scream series so it's cool to see a new take on it.

River Island Pom Pom Beanie

You may have spotted this on my Instagram last week - I bought this cute little beanie from ASOS and I LOVE it! I can't wait for cosy winter evenings when I can just chuck this on not have to worry about my birds nest hair!

Beauty & The Beast Nightie

Yes, it's so cute isn't it! I got this from New Look a couple of weeks ago and have been living it in each evening - I just wish I'd had it throughout the summer because right now it's a bit chilly to wear it on it's own!

Bold Lavender & Chamomile Washing Liquid
Haha - this is sad isn't it? But I just really like how it makes my washing smell AND it was on offer #winwin

Botanics All Bright Refreshing Eye Roll-On

I've been using this on days that I haven't been putting any make-up on and it has given my under eyes such a refreshed feeling. Bye bye bags and puffiness, I'm always so impressed with Botanics products.

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Blogging Behind The Scenes : How I Stay Organised

Starting a blog has turned me into a crazy organised lady. 
Well.... only when it comes to blog stuff - the rest of my life is still a mess.... but my blogging game is sorted (most of the time).

Since starting A Yellow Brick Blog back in 2013 I have slowly worked out a system of how I can get all my bits and bobs in order each week and how to not get too overwhelmed or stressed out about it all.
 Don't get me wrong I have weeks where I am tearing my hair out and have no idea where to start or what to do but for the most part I'm fairly organised and prepared for what I have to do that day/week.

So I thought why not add another post to my 'Blogging Behind The Scenes' series and let you guys know how I keep organised when it comes to writing, posting, photo-taking etcetcetc.

1. Lists, lists, lists
I could not tell you how many lists I have lying around. I have lists of post ideas, things to-do, photos I need to take, e-mails I need to reply too - I could not keep organised without my handfuls and handfuls of lists. (I do not joke when I say I can notebook after notebook scattered around my home) 

2. Bulk Photo Taking 
This is a must for me. Working full-time I don't have alot of time throughout the week to sit down and focus on my blog - it's mainly only on my days off. So when I get time to get on with things I try and cram as much as I can in.
When I take photos I try and take as many as possible for as many posts as possible so that when I'm ready to sit down and start writing all the pictures for the post are ready for me to add - it saves SO much time.

3. Scheduling Posts
Well.... this is number one for me. When people say to me 'How do you schedule posts?' I'm like ...whhhhhat?! How do you not?!  
Near enough all my posts are scheduled - and what this means is that once I am done writing a post and I'm ready to upload it I choose the day and time I want it to go live.
This means I can sit on a Sunday and write and upload all my posts for the upcoming and not have to worry about them as they will automatically just go up when they are set too! Easy peasy!

4. Setting Aside Time
I work a full time job - that's 9 hours a day 5 days out of the week. 
So when I know I'm going to have some spare time with nothing going on I near enough always fill it with blogging (Yup... it's a pretty demanding hobby). 
It's normally on one of my days off and I try and cram in as much as I possibly can.
I have my little set-up which I like to sit at and with all my photos already taken and ready to add to a post I normally just sit down and write, write, write.

How do you keep yourself organised?

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My Wayfair Homeware Wishlist & WIN a £150 Gift Card

Since moving out (and even before then really) I have become obsessed with homeware and home accessories. Even if I don't buy loads you'll catch me staring at them and internet window hopping a hell of a lot!

An online company introduced to me recently is Wayfair. "A zillion things home" is their tagline and I have to say they do not dissapoint, there really seems to be a zillion things!!
 So many products, so many designs there is 100% something for everyone, no matter what decor you desire or have!
I have spent hours looking through this site, honestly I think it's time I re-thought my non-exsitent career and went into interior design - it would be so fun!
I've pulled a few of my favourite picks from the site and made a snazzy little wishlist for you all! Look how cute their stuff is!
 Keep reading to find out how to win an amazing £150 giftcard to spend yourself at Wayfair UK!

VIP Lounge Doormat 

After over a year of living together my boyfriend & I still have the crappy doormat which came with our flat! Everytime I come home nd stare at it and think ewww boring! Now this is cool - I love it!

Morley Tub Chair 

This chair would look so cute in my bedroom, the perfect chair to cosy up on with a good book, a blanket and a cup of tea this winter! I love the green accents, would love a matching duvet set too!

Gingham Doorstop 

This just reminded me of Dorothy from the Wizard Of Oz and as you all know it is one of my favourite movies ever, tote fits in with my blog theme aswell so couldn't leave it out! I seriously need more doorstops in my flat I'm fed up of keeping things open with random items! 
Fresh Linen Candle
I'm a candle addict, I hate horrible smells I swear my nose is so sensitive so I love having candle and diffusers to keep everything smelling nice! Fresh Linen sounds lovely, like clean sheets on the bed - one of my favourite things! 
Matilda Cushion 
I just found this so so cute! If like me you were brought up around the genius work of Rohld Dahl like me you will appricate this! There's not just Matilda either there's a whole range of the cushions! These would look so cute in a child's (or my) bedroom! 
Altruna Dressing Table 
So the inner blogger came out in my when I saw this! With a big mirror places on top an all the storage space either side, this would be the perfect make-up application dresser! I love the one I have at the moment but there just isn't enough room for all my stuff - I need to look at upgrading to something larger!
Sophie Heart Mirror 
You can't have a home without mirrors! (and no I'm not vain!) I love this simple wooden heart mirror, so pretty for any room!
Wooden Photo Filing Box 
This is a lovely idea, my photos are all shoved n boxes somewhere, this is such a cute box and a great way of organising! You could have each section as a different year or maybe a different holiday of event! I love organisational things like this, I'd happily spend hours sorting through photos and memories!
Heart Bookcase Ends 
I'm a big book lover and even though I have a kindle now so tend to get them on there for convenience I still have so so many books cluttering up my life. (Although there's noway I'll be getting rid of any!) I love the way they look and these book ends would really complete a book shelf!


(I'm so sorry for the weird spacing with this post.... I've tried everything and it just won't go right :( )

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Goals, aims & changes for 2014

So we are a few days into 2014 already I know but, I've been thinking a lot about all the things I'd like to change and things I'd like to achieve this year! 

Cliche I know and it isn't so much resolutions as such and definitely none of this "new year new me" stuff (we've had enough of people shouting that around) - just 5 things I think will make my 2014 better and make me happier!

1. Read more : I love books and I love my kindle, but time to sit and have a good read has seemed to slip away from me over the last year or so, so I want to make more time for books - so instead of that extra 30/45 mins browsing online I want to get cosy and get into my books again, I have so many waiting to be read! ( Currently reading - Allegiant by Veronica Roth)






2. Be Healthier : I'm sure lots of you feel the same about this one especially at this time of the year after Christmas and New Years! I lost a fair bit of weight a couple of years ago and the last few months I have definitely been really slack and gained a few pounds back (booo)! I know that I need to be stricter with my diet and not eat junk food and snacks for the sake of it (I'm sure I'm not the only one who does this!) a chocolate bar should be a treat for me not something I want to buy at every break at work! I want 2014 to be the year that I really become confident with myself and my body  so it is time to be fit, be healthy and sometime soon I will wear what I want because I feel good in it! (Time for photos of Lucy Meck & Sam Faiers to hit my fridge & cupboards... oh and that biscuit tin!)








3. Manage My Money : I need to learn how to budget and save and not scrape through too every payday down to my last pound! Cutting back on random purchases and things I don't really need is at the top of my list!







4. Keep Blogging : I have loved the last 7 months so much and can't wait to keep up with blogging in 2014! I've met some lovely people through starting my blog up again and the comments and response I've had for A Yellow Brick Blog have been overwhelming! I went to try and post at least 3 times a week - although sometimes working full-time comes in the way of this but I am going to try my hardest to keep this blog exciting and updated! I would love to do some more fashion based posts like OOTD's and definitely want to carry on with my Travel Diaries series which has taken a brief hiatus! My next goal is to hit 1000 Bloglovin followers, I cannot believe I'm on my way there already!
5. Get Organised : I'm not the most organised or tidy person - this year I want to change this. I need to be tidier at home (before my boyfriend kills me!) clutter puts me in a bad mood, too de-clutter will be to de-stress! Tidy home - tidy mind, organised life - happy life.
So there we have it - 5 things to get me happier and motivated about 2014..... check back in 363 days to see how it went!

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