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1. Find Your Aesthetic.

Personally, I LOVE monochromatic spaces with pops of colours. I like my space to be as bright as possible, which is why I love having white walls. I also love the look of industrial- and Scandinavian-themed spaces. It looks so chic, timeless and elegant.

If you don't know what you're into, I'd suggest you go on Pinterest! I can spend hours on that site looking for inspiration. I have tons of pins saved to my board! Flip through your favourite home magazines! If you're not working with a blank space, look at your existing furniture for inspiration. I'm sure you're bound to find something you like. You don't necessarily have to have a theme. Just go with whatever you think looks good.

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2.  Play With Textures, Colours and Shapes.

The reason why I love white spaces is because you can experiment with just about any texture, colours or shapes. I feel like I'd have sooo many options to go with if I were to decorate my own place! I really like adding geometric shapes into my space. It's a simple and effortless way to jazz up your home.

Besides that, you could play around with different textures like velvet, faux fur, woodgrain and lace! There are so many options out there that you're bound to fall in love with!

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3. Showcasing Your Sentimental Items.

Of course, it wouldn't be a home if you don't have your sentimental pieces on display right? If you've got a cool baseball card collection or a poster collection, displaying them around the house is another way you could personalize the space.

Personally, I love displaying photos of my loved ones throughout the house! I have always loved the idea of having a table or a wall dedicated to framed pictures! However, if you've got limited space to work with, opt for Aura's opt for Aura's digital photo frames! Not only will it help you to save space, it is also chic and elegant; perfect for enhancing your home!

I think having your sentimental items on display is a great conversation starter for when you have guests over! Plus, it's just another way to inject your personality into your home!

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4. Get Crafty

One of the best ways to transform a house into a home is through DIY projects! If you're crafty, then this is a perfect way to personalize your space. You can create your own lampshades, pillowcases, update your bedhead and so many more! If you're really good at drawing, you could do a mural in one of the rooms in your home! Not only is this a great money-saving tip, it is also a wonderful way to get your kids involved too, as it allows them to customize their own space.

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Hello!! Selamat Hari Raya to those celebrating! We are in week 2 of the month of Eid. Crazy how time flies. My family came to visit a couple weeks ago for Eid. This was our first Eid away from home. I have to say, I do miss celebrating it back home with my friends & family. I miss the food, the open houses and of course, the duit raya! I only received duit raya from my parents this year but hey, can't complain. Some duit raya is better than none, am I right? Plus, I am turning 21 soon. So I may have to start thinking about giving out duit raya instead of actually receiving them soon!

My family's visit was pretty chill. We went to all the typical tourist spots – Hosier Lane, Brighton Bathing Boxes and St. Kilda. I showed them around my campus and we also explored around my cousin's uni, University of Melbourne. I thought of vlogging... I do have some clips but I can't seem to bring myself to edit them. So in the meantime, here are some photos instead:

My expression vs. my mom's in the reflection lmao

Part of my campus.

These photos are from a lake on campus. Love coming here to unwind.

A perfect day would involve me lying on the grass in the background. Did that once with Sarah last year during a warm Spring day.

smol azn

State Library in the background.

unimelb

I LOVEEE UNIMELB'S CAMPUS. So pretty!

Had our Iga Bakar's at Blok M

Album dropping soon LOL

Album dropping soon part II

And that's how I spent my first week of Eid! Also, photos are shot and edited by my dad. So I can't take credit for them!

Selamat Hari Raya again to those celebrating! I hope everyone stuffed their faces with Lemang, Rendang & Ketupat! Wish I was home because it's apparently durian season right now... and I loveee durians!

I also turn 21 in two weeks! This will be my second birthday abroad, first without the family. No idea what I'm gonna do to ring in my 21st. Never been one to have big celebrations for my birthday. I do really, really wanna go hiking for my birthday though.

'Til next time!

I have been feeling a little down lately. Being away from home and being exposed to a different way of life can be so overwhelming. One thing that bothers me is having to deal with peer pressure. I grew up in somewhat of a conservative environment. I don't ever go out partying or clubbing. It's just not something I'm into. Despite that, I'd try almost anything once though. But anyway, my kind of Friday night – though it's not Friday right now – involves curling up in bed and catching up on YouTube videos I've missed or TV shows.

When I first moved here, I was so worried that I might not be able to fit in because I had this image painted in my head that people here would think I'm boring or uptight if I don't go out and party 'til dawn, or that I don't drink. I chose to study abroad because I want to be exposed to a 'new world'. I want to be open to new perspectives and ideas. I want to meet new people. I want to figure myself out.

I realised that I don't exactly put myself out there. I mean, I've always known that but it just hit me harder recently. I am in Australia for god's sake!! I should be making new friends!! Not sitting at home every weekend and be on my computer. Ok don't get me wrong, I have made a lot of new friends especially this past semester. I am honestly so thankful for Hafiq. I swear, if it weren't for this guy, I would have never met new people. Sarah also introduced me to some of her friends, whom I hangout with every now and then. I've also been spending time with Nazurah. I definitely am spending more time with people this semester compared to the previous one.

What I'm trying to say is that I hope by the end of my degree, I can say that I did not just hangout with one group of people throughout the two and a half years I have here. I hope I can say that I put myself out there & meet hundreds of interesting others. Ok after writing that sentence, I feel like I should swipe right more often HAHAHA. If my parents are reading this, I hope you guys don't figure out what I mean by swiping right.

Basically, what I'm trying to articulate in this post is how I'm afraid that I might do certain things only because I've been pressured to do it and that I'd feel like a loser if I say no.

Also, I'm officially done with the sem! I had my paper today and it was alright. Definitely will not ace that though. As for job hunting, yeah... that's still going on. I did go for an induction at this Malay place though. Couldn't justify the cost of commuting from where I live so I quit the next day lmao. I'm trying to go for retail jobs though. Or Woolies. I don't know about you but I'm obsessed with Woolworths HAHA. It just feels like home.

Thought I'd end this post by talking about SZA's new album. AMAZING!! Love Galore, Supermodel, Prom and 20 Something are so good! Also currently obsessed with Bryson Tiller's Run Me Dry!

My family's coming here next week!! I can't believe how fast time has gone by! So excited!!