Wishlist // March 2015

Next year I am going to university so it means that the majority of my money is going straight into savings (I feel like such an adult saying that) which is a scary thought! This means my wishlist is growing each day so I made this to stick onto my wall to remind me of what I am aiming for.

1 // Love Tanya- I'm a massive youtube fan and after reading Zoella's book- girl online- I came to conclusion that I must read Tanyas too! Unfortunately this isn't out in New Zealand yet so I'm waiting for it to be released.

2 // ICE watch - Oh I do love watches, and rose gold.

3 // Headphones- I bus to and from school which takes 2 hours in total and man is the school bus noisy, quality headphones are essential on this trip and as I mentioned before rose gold really makes me want these even more! 

4 // Happy socks- Who doesn't want gorgeous socks to jazz up their outfit?

5 // Sonny angels - To add to my ever growing collection.

6 // Converse- My idol Any Warhol came has now got his own line of Converse... ahhhhh! Unfortunately these are only available in America so the grey or mustard colour are my back ups.

What are you saving up for?

Love, 

Samantha 

22 February // Dear Christchurch

Dear Christchurch,

Four years ago today you changed mine and many others lives forever. I never thought I could forgive you for that but now I have began to accept that all things happen for a reason.

It was a Tuesday 2011, I finished school at 12pm and was walking through town with mum when we both decided that going for an afternoon swim was going to be our plan of attack. We drove out of town and stopped at a red light as you do when you approach an intersection. Unbeknown to us things were about to change forever.

Mum started screaming, I had not figured out what was going on yet but soon my mind clicked. An earthquake, not just a small one, but as we found out later on- a magnitude 6.3. Our car bounced across the road and shock violently, Mum and I clinging onto each other crying not knowing what to do. You were a short but violent earthquake, lasting only 10 seconds- It felt like a life time though. Once the shaking stopped we looked back at you Christchurch for the last time and saw mountains of dust rising into the sky.


For the next week my family was too scared to live at home so our friends lounge became our makeshift bedroom. Gripping to the doorways when an aftershock hit or diving under a table became normality. We had to boil water to drink as taps were contaminated, use a barbecue for an oven as power was not on, cellphones had no reception so communication was lost. Looking back now I would never wish this experience upon anyone, ever.

My school was kept closed for the longest (4 weeks) due to it being situated in the city centre. I was very uncomfortable going back seeing as the building was four stories high but the students and staff made it very welcoming. It was good to finally get back into routine.



Four years on I now look at Christchurch with hope. We have the most beautiful artworks surrounding our streets, amazing pop up malls constructed out of shipping containers, structurally stable buildings going up and a fresh start and clean slate that not many are lucky enough to get. I don't want to leave Christchurch yet, I'm in no way ready to move on. I never thought that I would say that, but It's true, I have fallen in love with my wee city.

Thank-you Christchurch for showing me that life can be re-stored and that we can rise up.

Love,
Samantha

Garden of stripes // Summer outfit

 

Samantha wears:

Striped singlet top  // Ally Fashion (Similar) (Similar)

Black dress shorts // Temt

Lace socks // Glassons

Converse // Light Sapphire

Shamballa Bracelet // Warehouse 

Earings // Lovisa (Similar)

I am very excited to release my first fashion post on thesamantharoom. I had so much fun photographing and styling this post. I shot this at a primary school down the road from my house and had to keep pausing as kids were walking past- It was a fun adventure!  The outfit I'm wearing has to be my favourite combination this summer. What is your favourite outfit this summer?

Love,

Samantha xxx

DIY // Make your own clay pots

 For this DIY you will need:

• Air dry clay
• Gesso
• Paint + Paintbrushes
• Palette 
• Craft mat
• Rolling pin
• Cup + Plate
• Knife

1) Use a chunk of clay that is in-between the size of a golf ball and tennis ball. Warm up the clay in your hands to make it moveable.

2) Use a rolling pin to flatten the clay out. Make it about 4mm thick.

3) Use a bowl as a guide to cut a circle out.

4) Carefully mould the clay around a plastic cup to give it shape. Smooth out the edges with your fingers so that it not crinkled.
5) Leave it sit for approx 48 hours so that it can dry.

6) Prime your pot with gesso so that the final layer of paint will stick to it.
7) Paint it your choice of colour and leave to dry!

Wolah! There you have your very own clay pot. I hope that you enjoyed this DIY. Make sure that you tag #thesamantharoom with your creations so I can see what you have made!

Love,
Samantha