Faded Spring

    Faded Spring’s Thoughts On Marriage

    I was never one who dreamed of having a fairytale wedding growing up and in fact was quite the opposite. I opposed the idea of 'marriage' because I believed that you didn't need a piece of paper to prove that you loved someone. I saw marriage as a 'money trap' but as I grew older I realized that my opposition against marriage was because of how A. I had never been in love, B. saw how disastrous the majority of marriages had turned out in my family and C. was never taught to see marriage in a positive light. With the exception of my dad, my uncle and my distant cousin, marriages were violent, damaging and dramatic in my family. Even the marriages that have stood the test of time have been a ... read more

    Why I’m Quitting My Job To Go Blogging Full Time

    I'd never thought I would get to the point, where I would have the strength to up and leave but as of today I am officially a full time blogger. You may think I am crazy; after all I have little money to my name, am currently in debt and have on ongoing stream of bills to pay, that my blog income will fail to supplement. Yet, for the first time in two years, I am making my own creative decisions and being able to wake up one day and realize that you should follow your dreams is inspiring. As Elizabeth wisely said 'dare to dream' and dare to dream I did. No longer will I wake up each morning, wishing that I didn't have to get out of bed, dreading another day where I am in a job that doesn't ... read more

    Faded Spring’s 48 Hour Paris Itinerary

    Nothing says summer more than a romantic getaway to the 'City of Love' Paris, blessed by the love gods themselves. From a river cruise along the Seine river to a stroll round the 'Gourmet Chocolate Museum', Paris is infamous for its grand gestures of lurve, but as a proud singleton I say f**k it, why not either A. enjoy 48 hours in Paris on your own exploring the infamous 'love attractions', B. go with your mates and become kids again or C. get your inner geek on and drink your fill of culture, museums and sightseeing in a fun filled 48 hours? I guarantee that your 48 hour Paris Itineraries will be 'exhausting' but nevertheless enriching, fun and nuanced. Read on below for how I would ... read more

    35 Blogging Groups & Platforms That Pay You To Blog

    The blogging industry has become saturated and in a world where over 345 million blogs are vying for recognition, it can be difficult to get your foot in the door. Learning how to monetize your blog is difficult, but as stated in 'How To Turn Your Blog Into A Money Making Business' platforms like sponsored posts, affiliate marketing and creating your own valuable e-course or workshop are great ways of earning money from your blog. The issue is with so little coverage of 'influencer agencies' or platforms' catered to boosting blogger and brand presence, it can be difficult to find agencies that 'pay you to write'. But fear not, Faded Spring has rounded up 35 blogging groups and platforms that ... read more

    How To Turn Your Blog Into A Money Making Business

    When I first started blogging in 2015, I had no idea how to make money from my blog. In fact I was totally clueless and saw blogging purely as an outlet to express my personal interests and passions. The more that I became passionate about blogging, the more I became determined to become a full time blogger. The only trouble was that I had no concept of ‘monetization’ and struggled to make my brand stand out from the crowd. Six months after I started blogging I was approached by a company to write a sponsored post for 10 dollars, which I turned down, because I felt I was worth more than that. At the time my blog was purely focused on just fashion and personal diaries and it wasn’t until I ... read more

    Chi Kitchen Pan Asian Restaurant Review

    Inspired by five main elements- water, fire, wood, metal and earth-, Chi Kitchen incorporates the five elements and transforms them into a 'source of energy' that nourishes and sustains their customers needs. 'Chi' translates as 'energy' in Chinese and interlinked with their 'fire' symbol, the combination of 'fire' and 'energy' is a play on words, relating to how 'fire' or in Chi's case 'passion' can energize us into 'feeling good'. It is Chi's heady mix of spiritualism and Pan Asian cuisine, that makes its brand all the more mysterious and curious to find out more, I decided to get my 'food critic' hat on and head down to its London branch, situated in Oxford Street, Debenhams. A small ... read more

    How To Capture The True Essence Of Tuscan Style

    Tuscany is known for its lush green landscapes, religious and cultural traditions, artistic legacy and its influence on 'high culture'. Regarded as the founder of the 'Italian Renaissance' , this Central Italian region has long been lauded for its contributions to the 'art' and 'fashion' world, where the two merge to create a spectacular 'fashion orientated economy'. The fashion and textile industry are the pillars of the Florentine economy, with a turnover of 25 billion euros, with 60 % of its profit intake deriving from abroad.From Tuscany's plethora of unique boutiques, markets and malls to its historic fashion houses (Pucci, Gucci, Cavalli), Tuscany's identity as being the founder of ... read more

    Faded Spring’s Weekly Obsessions

    In a world where political misfortune reigns over our heads, being able to escape from our realities and focusing on the 'good' in our lives, can help us stay grounded and positive. In between recent events at Grenfell, London and Manchester, finding something to be grateful about each week reminds us of how lucky we are to be alive and that our time on earth is precious. Which is why, every so often, in between the social issues and personal posts that I tend to publish on Faded Spring, I like to write more light hearted posts, looking back at things that make me happy or in this case, this weeks current obsessions. From the more obscure (thinning scissors that tame my frizzy mane) to ... read more

    Designing My Dream Bedroom With Cox and Cox

    It seems like only yesterday that I was purely spending my money on alcohol, clothes and make-up; since when did I suddenly start getting excited about rugs for Gods sake? I guess that is what you can call a 'true sign of growing up' and my urge to be able to own my own home, has been a dream that has been quietly bubbling away over the course of several years. I was never what I would call house proud until third year of university, where I moved into a home with 4 other friends and turned into the house 'mama'. I would cook, clean and make sure that people were pulling their weight around the house and for the first time had a room that was a space of my own. It was like a magical ... read more

    Dreaming Of My Forever Home With Hatched

    At the age of 23, I am watching my friends around me get married, have kids and be in a position to own their own properties, yet I am still stuck in a room, in someone else's home. Living in London and having a fluctuating source of income each month has meant that my dreams of climbing up the property ladder and owning my own home, seems like the impossible dream. From a young age I was always independent and had my life mapped out; from my career to the house I would own, my younger self was convinced that setting up house was easy. I rented my first property at the age of 17 and have rented rooms ever since, three in the space of a year since I have come to London. By the time I ... read more