Bride advice: How to self-cater your wedding
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10 of 51Who says your sofa can't be pink? If you live on your own/with female friends/have a really understanding boyfriend then why not? www.ikea.com□
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11 of 51This large sofa is perfect if you have a big family, or enjoy having a lot of friends over! twww.sainsburys.co.u□ □
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12 of 51If you've got a small space, corner seats are still accessible for you. This one will fit into the snuggest of living rooms. www.direct.asda.com/george□
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13 of 51This one is perfect for the kids' nursery or play room. The colour is fun and it won't break the bank! www.tesco.com□
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14 of 51The good thing about this sofa is you can use practically any colour cushion and it would still look OK! www.sainsburys.co.uk□
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15 of 51Pink again. Because why not? Again, this sofa would be perfect for the smaller rooms as it definitely won't take up much space. www.direct.asda.com□
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16 of 51If you want something seriously smart then this is the corner sofa for you. It also looks seriously comfortable! www.dfs.co.uk□
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17 of 51Want leather but it's coming up too expensive? This faux leather is a great imitation, and it's vegan friendly. www.tesco.com□
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19 of 51Simple but it makes a statement – these come in various sizes for creating displays
Simple but it makes a statement – these come in various sizes for creating displays
20 of 51Hang these from all of the walls to instantly transform your garden
Hang these from all of the walls to instantly transform your garden
21 of 51This design is really individual and would look great hung around the patio area
This design is really individual and would look great hung around the patio area
22 of 51If you have a pond that's become a bit boring, bring it instantly up to date with this simple spray feature
If you have a pond that's become a bit boring, bring it instantly up to date with this simple spray feature
23 of 51What's not to love about this cute meetkat waterfall?
What's not to love about this cute meetkat waterfall?
24 of 51This feature would make your old and boring pond interesting again
This feature would make your old and boring pond interesting again
25 of 51If you have a brick-built BBQ, this feature would look so good placed near it
If you have a brick-built BBQ, this feature would look so good placed near it
26 of 51Stood on some pebbles or even on your garden table, this feature would be a great addition to any garden.Buy these water features and more at www.primrose.co.uk
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31 of 51If you've always wanted your own spotlight, now's your chance! We love this lamp from Argos. Argos
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32 of 51There's something Oriental about paper lamps and this one is the perfect solution to those pesky windowless hallways. Argos
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33 of 51This lamp is simple and cheap and does exactly what it's meant to do. Ikea
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34 of 51Another twist on the paper lamp, this one from Amazon also comes in red. Amazon
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35 of 51A touch of glam on a budget, this sleek chrome light would suit the most stylish of rooms. Homebase
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36 of 51Can you tell we love paper lamps? We imagine this one would look great in the spare room/office. Wilko
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37 of 51Got a blue bedroom? Then this is the lamp for you. It also comes in a variety of other colours. Argos
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38 of 51We love that this lamp comes with a reading lamp, for those times when you just need a tiny bit of light. Amazon
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41 of 51Speaking from experience, one of the hardest things about saving money is avoiding the shops! There always seems to be an excuse hit Topshop during your lunch hour, and those emails from ASOS do not help. But saving money doesn't mean putting an end to looking good because, honestly, looking good is essential to feeling good. If you've got fashion bunny friends such as yourself, when you're getting ready for a night out together have a trade. You all get 'new' outfits, and you don't run the risk of being pictured in the same black dress again. For more permanent additions to your wardrobe, vintage and charity shops have never been more in. A little tip: hit the charity shops in the nicer areas of town and you'll be surprised at some of the stuff you can pick up.
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42 of 51Along with clothes, make-up is another essential to looking good – but for good quality stuff you're looking at parting with a lot of your hard earned cash. Visit make-up boutiques in department stores and not only can you usually get a free makeover, they usually give you samples too. When it comes to hair you don't have to sacrifice going to a decent salon. Keep an eye out for student and trainee nights as you can get your hair cut for free at most of these, and they're all supervised by experienced stylists.
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43 of 51Your gym membership can be spent on more crucial things, like your phone bill or a couple of week's worth of food shopping. But fear not, you don't have to get terribly unfit just because you're saving. For starters, walk to work wherever possible, or at least get off of the tube a few stops earlier. Get a group of your friends together on a Sunday morning and, instead of going for brunch, go for a run. Being active with friends is a great motivation and you'll be saving money and calories!
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44 of 51We know saving can effect your life in lots of ways, but sacrificing twice-weekly trips to Pod on your lunch break and dinner with the girls on a Thursday night is possibly one of the worst. Look out for 241 offers at your favourite restaurants and have a Come Dine With Me style party, where everyone brings a different dish. When it comes to lunches, cook too much dinner and take the left overs to work. It's not as glamorous as an M&S meal deal but DIY lunch is becoming surprisingly popular.
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45 of 51You might have to cut back on nights out but when you and your friends do hit the town, there are ways to make it more purse-friendly. First of all go back to your student days and have everyone round for pre-drinks. This means less money spent on wine when you get out and also it gives you a chance to catch up without having to shout over a club's loud music. DON'T buy food at the end of the night, as appealing as that greasy kebab seems. Make sure you have some kind of healthy alternative waiting at home and force yourself to be good! If you live far away from town, try and crash at a mates instead of getting a taxi. Getting a tube or bus home the next day will be so much cheaper!
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46 of 51Date nights are fun. They are also expensive. But there are cheaper alternatives, which can sometimes be more fun than a night at a top restaurant. Suggest an outdoor movie night to your man (tent, laptop and snacks in the back garden), or meet in the park afterwork, with a couple of bottles of wine and some cheap but tasty take out. At the end of the day, it's all about the person you're with, not what you're doing.
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