Food & Lifestyle

Friday, 23 September 2016

My University Room

Hi guys,

So...with moving to London came the challenge of packing up my room, choosing the most valuable, essential items, cramming them into my little car and preparing myself for a 6 hour drive. It wasn't easy and I know a lot of you out there can sympathise. 


It's a very exciting time of year for most people, moving schools, college or even going to University. Taking a gap year made me realise how much I wasn't ready for university last year and I'm so glad I did some travelling and applied this year. I'm living in central London in Elephant and Castle, a kind of 'up and coming' part of London. I'm in halls of residence, linked with the university i'm studying at. My floor consists of 8 other people from all over the world and I have my bedroom and shower room with a shared kitchen/diner. 

I've taken some photo's of the way that I've made my room and the little things i've brought with me to give my little space a personal stamp. If you're reading this and you've already made the move to university then you won't want to read the lists of things I feel like you need, however if you are planning on moving out and going to university then carry on reading as I feel like this list may be helpful. 

What to take to University: The question every student will ask themselves sooner or later. This list may seem really intimidating, but most of the items on there from the bedroom section you will already have. As for the kitchen and bathroom list, don't feel like you will need all of that immediately. I took the essential items and then popped to the shops to grab some of the items I didn't want to haul the full length of the country. Also a lot of people on your floor will have the same problem and they may have things you can borrow and from them and things they can lend from you. 

Bedroom
  1. Duvet, duvet cover, sheets and pillow cases (blanket if you get cold)
  2. Toiletries (Deodorant, aftershave/perfume etc) 
  3. Books (Educational & Leisure) 
  4. Desk Lamp (if not provided) 
  5. Bin (if not provided) 
  6. Clothes (pack for your season, coats, jackets, socks, underwear etc) 
  7. Coat hangers (plenty as they wont be provided)
  8. Laptop, iPad, Kindle, eReader etc
  9. Pyjamas, slippers, dressing gown or loungewear
  10. Shoes, trainers, boots
  11. Plants (optional but look cool) 
  12. Holdall/ Suitcase (for when you return home)
Kitchen: 
  1. Frying pan x1
  2. Pans (x1 small, x1 large)
  3. Plate, side plate, bowl and cup (x1 of each)
  4. Sieve/Colliander
  5. Cutlery (spoon, knife, fork, teaspoon x1 of each) 
  6. Wooden spoon and spatula 
  7. Set of chopping knives (bread, meat and vegetables)
  8. Drinking Glass (small and large)
  9. Chopping Board (x1 meat, x1 vegetables)
  10. Tupperware (x2 boxes) 
  11. Shopping bags (so you don't have to pay for them)
  12. Food labels (to save arguments if you have a shared fridge) 
  13. Baking tray/Pizza tray
Bathroom:
  1. Towels (x2 hand towels, x2 bath towels, x2 small towels)
  2. Toilet roll (take 2 with you, trust me you'll thank me later)
  3. Toiletries (Shower gel, shampoo, toothpaste etc)
  4. Bathroom cleaner (bleach, shower cleaner etc)
  5. Handwash 
  6. Bath/Shower mat
  7. Toilet brush (if not already provided)
  8. Mirror (if not already provided)
  9. Containers (to put your toiletries in)
  10. Hairdryer (if not already provided)
Moving into halls is a bit of a mission but seriously once you're all settles you will feel right at home. The first few days I questioned if I had made the right choice and was sick with anxiety about home. Now I'm wondering what took me so long to move!

Thank you so much for reading, feel free to comment if you feel like there are things that should be on that list and help each other out. 

Luke. 


Lightbulb Lights: Gift 
Ivy Plant: Borough Market
Quote: eBay
Succulent Plant: IKEA
Calm Book: Urban Outfitters
Quote: Gift
Subway Map: Gift store
Scratch Map: Urban Outfitters
Camera: Nikon D3200
Lens Mug: Not on the highstreet
Book: Urban Outfitters
Quote: eBay
Frame: IKEA
Storage Boxes: IKEA
Plant: IKEA
Pot: Borough Market
Laptop: Macbook Pro 13" Retina
Clipboard: eBay
Quote: eBay
Peg: Primark Home
Fan: Argos
Lamp: IKEA

Coat: TOPMAN
Bag: Herschel 
Cushion: ASDA
Bedding: Primark Home
"L" light letter: Gift store
"Dont forget to be awesome" quote: Primark Home



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Saturday, 17 September 2016

Day at Portobello Road market

Hey guys,

Long time no speak. I've kinda vanished from the blogging world but in between quitting my job, travelling and moving to a whole new city I barely had time to blink. As some of you may know, I recently made the huge move from my little village up North to the big smoke, AKA London! I moved to start my university course at LCC, doing Magazine Journalism. Truly I still pinch myself that I am actually living here. It's all a bit surreal. But...I'm finding my feet just nicely, I start my new job soon and cannot wait get into my course and hopefully be doing something I love.

I really do plan on getting back into blogging now more than ever. I have never felt more motivated and inspired being in this city. I plan on uploading a post of my uni room and all the little touches I've put in place to make it my own. So keep an eye out for that!


Now that seriously long intro is out of the way, to the reason behind this post. I had a weekend off work (which never happens), so I thought what better than having a visit to Portobello Road Market, to doing a little bit of window shopping. Portobello Road Market is based West of Central London and on a Saturday is booming! Ever since watching Bedknobs and Broomsticks as a child I have always wanted to visit Portobello Road. It didn't disappoint. Even if the weather was a tad grey, I still managed to get some snaps of my day.

There is everything from street food, vintage antiques, furniture, flowers and everything in between. The notting hill area is amazing too! With the instagram worthy multicolour houses and fancy cars parked outside. I would highly reccomend a visit if you live in London and have never been or if you're just visiting (on a Saturday). If you're a bit of a foodie and love having an explore of a market then seriously this place is for you. It can get a little crowded so be aware.

Thank you so much for reading as ever,

Enjoy the photos,

Luke. X
















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