Faded Spring

    Decorating My Bedroom With Love The Sign

    When I came to London a year and a half ago, I thought that I had found my forever home. Little did I know that in the space of a year, I would move three times, deal with infestation and inappropriate landlords, until I found my perfect home in East London. Near the central line, with a bustling high street and street art nearby, the town suited me down to a T and despite the ups and downs that I have had in the room that I rent, it has been the longest I have stayed in a house for two years, as in January it would have been 10 months since I moved in. I used to dream of how I would decorate my home, there would be colourful, quirky ornaments and paintings would hang on the walls, ... read more

    Capturing The Festive Spirit At Brixton Rooftop

    Brixton Rooftop: Will You Be Naughty Or Nice? As the night draws to a close and the office drones leave their desks behind, the synchronized march of the city workers escaping for Christmas can be heard throughout London. Together as one they blend, merging themselves with the rest of the bustling commuters who chatter excitedly among themselves. For tonight for one night only the city worker is gone and in its place is a free spirited child that longs to relish the festive spirit once more. The office suits remain crumpled in a corner and the ties are thrown in the bin, even the shirts that they still cling onto like famished workers are open to the third button, exposing their ... read more

    Making Your Living Room Cozy Again With Fishpools

    When it comes to slobbing out on the sofa, watching movies and snuggling into my 'imaginary lovers lap' while I steal his 'popcorn', I pretty much 'nail it everytime'. Mainly because A. I don't actually own a sofa and B. I also don't have an imaginary lover, so you could say that when it comes to 'fantasies' i'm totally up for living in my head 500% of the time. As the snow from last week comes back to haunt me and the vague gruesome memories of having to trudge through the snow, to meet an ill fated and rather doomed date from the week before comes to mind, I think to myself 'Ana... why not decide to never leave your house again and spend your time just sitting on the sofa all day watching ... read more

    Bringing Colour Into Your Home With Amara Living

    Bringing Colour Into Your Home This Christmas With Amara Living When it comes to your 'average Christmas Palette' during the festive season, nothing screams 'festivity' more than a delicious combination of 'green and red'. In fact you only need to step into my foster mum's house to believe that you have set foot in Santa's Grotto, with a beautiful red and green ribbon fir tree wreath as you enter the hallway, and a multitude of classic 'Christmas decor' with a Christmas Tree fit for Santa himself. But what if I told you that it is ok to go against the grain and bring some 'colour' into your home that is more 'reminiscent of summer' than a frozen winter season, glazed with frosted ice. ... read more

    Hotel Chocolat’s Christmas Gifts For Her

    If there is one thing that I love about the Christmas season it is the joy of pigging out on chocolate and having an excuse to cram in as many calories as humanely possible. From being brought the classic 'Celebration' and 'Quality Street' Christmas tins and eating them all in one sitting, to stealing the candy from the kid's and pretending that 'Santa was punishing them for being greedy', when it comes to eating chocolate, I believe that I am a pro. So naturally when my favourite luxury chocolate supplier of 'happy dreams' AKA Hotel Chocolat told me that 'Christmas was coming early this year', I was more than placated with their promise of free 'glorious chocolate'. What could my surprise ... read more

    5 Incredible Weekend Getaways In Europe 2018

    When it comes to incredible weekend getaways in Europe, Faded Spring has scoured the Mediterranean seas and climbed the highest mountains, to find you a slice of European magic that you will never forget. From being bathed in the Northern Lights, marveling at the spectacular light show that cascades and dances before your very own eyes to searching for the notorious Loch Ness Monster in Loch Lomond, who says that 'staying in Europe' has to be boring? Whether you are a couple in search of a romantic adventure, a thrifty spender with their eye on the budget or a solo pioneer of travel, who dreams of exploring worlds outside of their imaginations, here are 5 incredible weekend getaways in ... read more

    Introducing The Nutmeg Christmas Collection 2017

    When it comes to 'Nutmeg' the word alone conjures delicious images of Christmas Cake, doused in a generous dusting of nutmeg and cinnamon. But what if I were to tell you that 'Nutmeg' was not just synonymous with festive food, but the name of a new 'clothing brand' produced by none other than 'Morrison's', Britain's friendliest supermarket? While you might be more familiar with Morrison's as being your local one stop shop for toiletries, food and cards for loved ones, in February Nutmeg's first 'women's collection' was launched, with its autumn/winter range being showcased from October onwards. Ranging from size 8-22 Nutmeg is body positive and is hoping to release more sizes to suit a ... read more

    Faded Spring’s Financial Targets For 2018 With Squirrel

    From a young age my relationship with money has been 'complicated'; from being in my overdraft 95% of the time to having been on the verge of homeliness, me and 'finances' haven't always got along. I grew up having to work for my money and not much has changed over the years. While I had disposable income as a teen and even at university at times, graduating from university and moving to London, truly opened my eyes to what it really meant to be 'poor'. I lived in squalid accommodation that was infested with bed bugs and mice, until I had clocked enough hours in a job that had made me unhappy to be able to afford to move to a nicer home and when I eventually found it, and quit my full time ... read more

    Stand Up For Animals With International Animal Rights Day

    International Animal Rights Day 2017: 10th December Picture the scene. Babies taken from their mothers and slaughtered, covered in blood, another victim of human tyranny. Wailing animals crying out in pain, animals abused and silenced, animals taken for granted and their free will taken away. You hear their cries but your tears mingle with the crowd, already you are turning away, running  from what you don't understand. You have pets at home, a dog and cat that you love and cherish,that you shower with love. If anything happened to your babies you would feel broken, a former shell of yourself, they are your children. But then something does happen, a burglar breaks into your home and ... read more

    Faded Spring’s Christmas Gift Guide For Him

    Whether you are happily married or have found a random stranger in the bush, finding that man in your life a special gift is near impossible. Brothers turn up their nose at the video games you have given them, sons cry when you dare to give them something other than £100 million pounds and husbands/partners/lovers are the trickiest male bunch of all.  Not to mention the struggles of buying a new partner a gift, especially when you barely know what his middle name is, let alone what he would like for Christmas. Well fear not, I aka the ultimate source of all things man- translation, I know f**k all- am here to give you the helping hand that you desperately crave. Whether that be gifting beer ... read more