PinkPumpkins: January 2014

Tuesday, 28 January 2014

Wardrobe Psychology: Green Goddess

Green is the colour of nature. The neutral colour is said to be calming and relaxing (hence celebrities relaxing in a 'green room'). It is the colour of fertility and wealth. Green will make you appear compassionate, conservative and to have a great energy. Emerald to Mint to Lime , green is a beautiful colour that stands out as it is not too common, compared to blacks and pinks.
Here are my favourite pieces around the web, to surround yourself with to inspire your inner goddess,

1. Dress
2. Pug Cushion
3. Butter London Polish
4. Earrings
5. Converse
6. Lip Stick
7. Eye liner
8. Coat
9. Apple
10. Purse

Are you a lime or a mint kind of person?

Lots of Love xxx

Monday, 27 January 2014

WE ARE MOVING!!! unofficially

THIS is where I source this image x

So no contract has been signed yet and we had a bit of a hiccup which has now been resolved. So I can almost officially say Kirk and I are moving in together!

We will be renting a small 2 bedroomed house. All being well, we move in on the 1st of March!

I'm so excited and overwhelmed. It has all happened very quickly.

We are still close to our families and I'm loads closer to work, I can walk there and back now. We have worked out all of our bills ect and have been looking at paint and rugs and things.

We are both very excited but still are sad to be leaving our family homes. At times we may struggle and things may get to us but I know it will be worth it.

Its a scary thought, this marks a very new chapter in my life but it also marks a very fresh start for me. Im very scared to not have the security blanket there. the big wide world of bills, contracts and grown ups is very daunting. Especially when you are stood on the edge waiting to take your 1st step in.

But here goes. Nervous Nelly is putting on her big girl boots and going for it!

I'm hoping faffing with curtains and searching for paint (Tiffany Blue for the kitchen please) will distract me long enough for all the initial scary parts to die down.
As for blogs? There may be a mishmash through out the next few months. But hopefully there will also be plenty of opportunity for me to see new things and lots for me to show you all?

So for now back to normal, but wish me luck and cross your fingers

Lots of Love xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

All Tips and Tricks on ANYTHING to do with home owning, moving out ,cooking, cleaning, money saving and everything else is encouraged, not just welcomed!

Sunday, 26 January 2014

Wardrobe Psychology : Blue

Colour Psychology is the idea that wearing, or surrounding yourself with a particular colour can affect your mood. Remember reading magazine articles and finding out what your favourite colour said about
you? Well its the same idea here. So whether you need to relax or need a confidence boost. Try switching up your wardrobe or buying a bright bunch of flowers and see if it works for you?

First Blue. Wearing blue is said to make you appear trustworthy and loyal. It can promote tranquillity and calm and increase productivity. Navy is a serious colour that implies power and vigilance. Powder blues are very clean and cool. Blue is the colour of Peace, Truth and Intelligence.

Try Surrounding yourself with these blue hues, to be calm and confident.

1. Scarf
2. Jacket
3. Shoes
4. Canvas
5. Bedding
6. Eye shadow
7. Nail varnish
8. Notebook
9. Earrings
10.Polar bear

None of these images are mine! click the links to find where to buy these products.

What is your favourite colour?

Lots of Love xxx

More info here and here. This is where i found the meaning of colours along with some of my own research and knowledge.

Saturday, 25 January 2014

15 Random Question Tag Ask Kirk!

1. What’s a nickname only your family calls you?
My mum calls me Kirklet lol Kirkos, Kirkyshine, Pirkos, Big Sexy, Whompa,

2. What’s a weird habit of yours?
Picking my toenails is weird ....and reading Facebook on the toilet.

3. Do you have any weird phobias?
Moths
Moths are flipping horrible

4. What’s a song you secretly love to blast & belt out when you’re alone?
Bon Jovi Bed Of Roses

5. What’s one of your biggest pet peeves?
Loads of stuff pisses me off!
Snobs!
6. What’s one of your nervous habits?

Biting my fingernails.

7. What side of the bed do you sleep on?
Left at Home. Right when I am at Ruth's house.

8. What was your first stuffed animal & it’s name?
Rover. A small, Stuffed brown dog.

9. What’s the drink you always order at Starbucks?
A Cooler/ Frappucino. It varies

10. What’s the beauty rule you preach, but never actually practice?

(LOL I didn't know this was in the tag when i copied the questions)

Erm ........... Have a wash? I never wash.

11. Which way do you face in the shower?
Facing the water.

12. Do you have any weird body skills?
Nope

13. What’s your favourite comfort food that ‘bad’ but you love to eat it anyway?

Reese's Peanut buttercups or Nutrageous bars

14. What’s a phrase or exclamation you always say?
" merrr it be rate" ....it means ahh it will be ok

15. Time to sleep!! What are you actually wearing?
Superman Pjs! or vest n shorts in summer

Friday, 24 January 2014

Happy Birthday to me!

I'm 23 today guys! You know what would make my day? Tweet me!!! I'm new to twitter so it's quite quiet over there!!

@PinkPumpkins14

Lots of love xxx

15 Random Question Tag! + Birthday Bonus

Happy Birthday To Me!

I'm 23 Today!

1. What’s a nickname only your family calls you?

Mak, Poopie, Ruthos, Ruthin, Ruthinshire, Roofieshine.

2. What’s a weird habit of yours?
Click my bones a lot, especially one shoulder and my wrists!

3. Do you have any weird phobias?
Toothpaste, Mint, Gum, Spiders .

4. What’s a song you secretly love to blast & belt out when you’re alone?
Dont Be Stranger by Dina Carole and Bon Jovi Songs

5. What’s one of your biggest pet peeves?
Rude members of the public! REALLY bugs me!

6. What’s one of your nervous habits?
I dont have any.... i just tend to panick

7. What side of the bed do you sleep on?
Right at Kirks house Left at Home

8. What was your first stuffed animal & it’s name?
Choppy Maldune. A sheep , my Mum made him talk too!

9. What’s the drink you always order at Starbucks?
Either a vanilla or gingerbread latte or a iced mocha! I change it up quite a bit though.

10. What’s the beauty rule you preach, but never actually practice?

Wash your face after you have removed your makeup!!!

11. Which way do you face in the shower?away from the water

12. Do you have any weird body skills?I can roll my tongue, and turn my eyelids inside out.

13. What’s your favourite comfort food that ‘bad’ but you love to eat it anyways?Hot chocolate....preferably with a biscuit

14. What’s a phrase or exclamation you always say?Oh Duck!.... it means OMG.

15. Time to sleep!! What are you actually wearing?

Really comfy old P.J's or a sleep shirt.

Look out for Kirks answers tomorrow!

Bonus Birthday Questions! (asked by Kirk)

A.What is Your favourite home cooked meal?

Chicken Pesto Pasta!

B. Whats Your favourite film?

The King And I.

C. What Birthday Drinks will you be on?

Either a few Glasses of wine or a really good cocktail! Pina Coladas are the best!!

D. If you could spend your birthday anywhere in the world, where would it be?

DISNEY WORLD!!!!!!!!!!

E. If someone gave you £1000 for your birthday what would you spend it on?

New clothes and some things for our new house, to decorate it and get all the bits we need

I TAG all of you to do this too!

Lots of Love xxx

Thursday, 23 January 2014

Quick Beauty Tip!

Cotton wool! I get through tonnes of the stuff!

It wasn't until last week I realised I could have saved myself a little on it. On the beauty section in my favourite shop, Superdrug, cotton wool was £1.09. On the baby section 2 aisles away it was 99p. In the pack for £1.09 you get 125g and in the 99pence pack you get 200g. I know it's only a little but just think you could an extra pack of cotton wool at the end of the year!

Look after the pennies and the pounds look after themselves right? Just goes to show that shops know how to make money? Try the baby section for your cotton wool you may get more for your money!!

What are your best money saving tips, when it comes to beauty??

Lots of love xxx

Wednesday, 22 January 2014

Our Bottom Drawer

Bottom Drawers are an old fashioned notion. But in this day and age we all are saving and scrimping.Cutting back as much as possible. Its harder and harder for young people to move out of there family home and fly the nest.

There is nothing more frustrating than not being able to get your first home because of money troubles!

That's where bottom drawers come in, the idea has been around for years! Girls of a certain age, use to save bits and pieces ready for when they married and moved in with their new husbands. Although most of us don't wait to be married now, the concept is still a brilliant idea.

I've been bottom drawing for about a year now. I started small, Tea towels were the first thing i bought. Gradually Kirk got involved. With different family members moving and clearing out and us picking up things in end of season sales we accumulated a fair amount of stuff.

We haven't paid much for anything. We also have a very strange and mixed array of furniture waiting for a home.

So if you are planning on moving with you other half in the near future, or even alone, consider saving a few bargains you find. You will be glad of it when the time comes!

We also have been saving money which is easier said than done!

Find yourself a place too keep all of your things. as lovely as your finds may be you dont want them cluttering up your room if you arent using them! And try not to use them. It will be nice and new in your new home.