Well, fuck. We’re in July.
Hello my friends! Not to sound like a broken record (because I have seen this phrase so many times on my reader and we’re only like 3 days in) but where is time going? Is there a whole in my floor it’s just kind of slipping away through? This year is going by almost obscenely quickly.
(That said . . . a new month brings me even closer to Australia, so who’s really complaining?)
Something I realised is that, with the entrance of July, we’ve moved past the halfway mark for the year! Somewhat terrifying, sure, but it gives us a good amount of the year to look back on. So the first part of this post is a flickthrough of my bullet journal from Jan-June – and then we’ll look at my July setup.
Watch this video for me babies, it’s only a few minutes and there’s a great song in the background!
If you’re a regular ’round these parts (and, y’know, you have eyes that managed to read the title), then you already know what’s coming next in today’s post . . .
My July Bullet Journal Spread
If you’re wondering, “wow, does Mia only bullet journal for the consistent and easy to produce month-on-month content?” . . . absolutely.
WHAT I USED TO CREATE THIS LOOK:
Vintage Paper Sticker Backgrounds – £1.96
July is far more reserved than my previous months – mainly because I only decided to go to Australia last month and I need to save up until September. I’m aiming for £5k in savings and to reach that goal I need to save £1.6k a month for June, July and August.
My social life is taking some real hits – but my blog content has never been so organised. We’ve got posts scheduled until August, my friends.
As you can see, my goals for July are pretty minimal – I need to start planning Australia properly (because when I say that I literally decided a day before I booked the tickets, I am not kidding), get a few of the tattoos I want (depending on budget, anyway) and meet the girls I’m travelling with for a weekend to plan out some shit!
(And go partying. Hell, Aus is just going to be one long party, why not get a head start?)
July Blog Calendar
WHAT I USED TO CREATE THIS LOOK:
Renaissance Paintings Washi Tape – £0.71 – £2.50 – Aliexpress
Pastel Highlighters – AMAZON UK – £5.63
Pastel Highlighters – AMAZON US – $10.56
Collection Of 4 Designs Sticky Notes – Aliexpress – £1.89
The big benefit of being condemned to be boring all month is that your girl is going to have more time to dedicate to le blog. Okay, so maybe that was a bit of a lie – because I’m actually working more at physical work to save the extra money for Aus, but still. I can hope and dream.
To make sure this blog doesn’t suffer too much and I don’t end up posting once in the entire month, your girl has got her blogging schedule prepared and is writing and scheduling out these posts! Naturally, these can (and probably will) change, but here’s just a couple of things I have in the pipeline . . .
If you’ve got an eye for detail, you’ll already notice that I’ve switched the days for my July Bu-Jo Spread and Brand Spotlight around already. When I said these are subject to change, my friends, I meant it!
I do genuinely find it really useful to have an overview of my monthly content; it means I can dip in and out of writing posts as I go and I know what content/photographs I need to look out for. For example, if I know I’ve got a post about a summer OOTD coming up . . . well, I’ll remember to actually take OOTD photos. (Which we all know I am woefully bad at.)
Even better, if I’m having a bulk blogging day, I can sit down and look at the content coming up to take photos for it. If you remember, my How To Write Better Blog Posts: 10 Rules For Writing Engaging Blog Posts People Will Actually Read, Lil Homeware Haul, Mario Badescu Sprays Review and How To Get Out Of A Slump posts all had the same backdrop – all of those photos were taken at the same time, because I knew those posts were coming up.
Okay, my beautiful peoples . . . I think that’s about all that really needs to be said for this post! I hope you guys enjoyed a glimpse into my bullet journal spread for the month. Are you as obsessed with the vintage stickers as I am? Do you guys plan out your blog content in advance too? And what did you think of my Jan-June flickthrough? Let me know your thoughts down below!
Peace,
Instagram // Twitter // Bloglovin’ // Youtube
Oh fuck.
Exactly!
🎶I see a bad moon a rising
I see trouble on the way
Don’t go round tonight
Cos it’s bound to take your light
There’s a bad moon on the rise 🎶🦉☾
YAIII – Ya’ know I’m a sucker for bullet journaling styles! I absolutely adore the vintage vibes you’ve got going on, like I haven’t really seen that style a lot of places. So A+ for being original here!! <33 Have a lovely summer Mia xx
Aww thank you so much lovely! I’m a wee bit obsessed with vintagey style spreads at the moment, I won’t lie to you! <3 Have a fab week girly xxx
Once again, you’ve killed the bu-jo game. I’m forever inspired by your bullet journaling, even though I know I’ll never get out of my lazy funk long enough to put half as much effort into mine as you evidently put into yours. I’m so pumped for your upcoming posts, they all look super interesting and helpful – though I’m even MORE pumped for you to get here already, though with how fast time is moving (why is July already here, where did March-June go??) you’re gonna be here in no time and we’re gonna party for two months straight. Also obsessed with that Renaissance tape holy shit xx
Priya my love you are just too sweet to me! And honestly, that’s why I wanted to share my flickthrough – genuinely, most of my bujo spreads are so lazy and plain LOL xD And thank you girly (although I won’t lie to you the post order has changed massively). And I’M SO EXCITED, TIME IS GOING BY SO QUICKLY IM GONNA BE THERE BEFORE YA KNOW IT! xxxx
oh gosh, i love the vintage style of your bullet journal!!
Awww thank you so much lovely! xx
I love these spreads!! Specially the first layout!! xx
Thank you girly, I enjoyed creating them 🙂 xx
I love the vintage & european vibe to this! 💛
Why thank you lovely! <3
So pretty!! Love the vibes! xx
Thank you lovely! I’m love the vintage style atm xx
Your bullet journal is BEYOND GORGEOUS. I love how you incorporate so many different mediums into your spreads. I’m still so jealous that you are going to Australia!
Aww that means a lot thank you love! I love being able to experiment with pretty much any type of art I want in my journal so it can definitely look mismatched LOL – and don’t worry, I’ll post so much it’ll feel like you’re all with me xx
This makes me want to put more colour and effort into my journals, although I don’t bullet journal, rather just normally plan shiz.You’re so creative yo
Aww thank you girly!
This is SO pretty!!! Wish I could establish a real bullet journal soon! I always end up not updating it!!
Thank you so much lovely! I totally feel you on that; I tried bullet journalling a couple of times before it stuck, but once you get into the habit it becomes harder not to x
Soon, I wish!! <3
this is so beautiful & organized! love the butterflies 🙂
Thank you lovely! x
Being ‘this’ organized and meticulous should be a crime 😛 . That “Dreaming” sticky note is extremely elgant.
Ahaha I honestly don’t think I could get much done if I weren’t this organised atm ;-; Thanks for reading 🙂 x
Love your style!
Why thank you! 🙂
Another great spread!
Thank you girly!x
Your bullet journal is so dreamy. I love the February title page spread. I hope I can get back in it when I have more time on my hands. It seems like a great way to let out my creative energy.
Natalie | http://nataliesalchemy.wordpress.com
Thank you so much lovely! And honestly, that’s exactly how I feel about my journal – it’s a great way to be creative, but productive too x
Your bullet spread is amazing as usual, Mia! I wish I had that sort of dedication to sprucing up my sad looking journal sitting at the corner haha 😀
oli | thenicepeach.com
Thank you lvoely girl! Hope your site is doing well! <3
Another beautiful spread! I’ve drafted up a few tattoos I want to get, but have yet to find time to get anything done- hopefully July is the month haha
Girlll I feel that struggle! I hope you get em 🙂
I love how this turned out! The little frames you used are so cute and you put it all together so wonderfully! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much! 🙂
Everything you do / make is SO ARTSY AND PRETTY like girl r u a walking tumblr page?
AWWW THANK YOU SO MUCH GIRLY!
Simply lovely!🌷
Thank you 🙂
You are most welcome!
I wish I was as good as you with bullet journals. I’m an absolute mess when it comes to these cute things. It’s also such a smart idea to map out your monthly content. Love it! xx
Thank you lovely 🙂 Honestly, it’s all stickers and washi tape LOL. And girlll if you don’t already, I seriously suggest planning your content in advance – it makes life SO MUCH EASIER xx
My heart. It’s crying. So freaking aesthetically pleasing sighhh <3
You’re too sweet to me! Thank you so much lovely <3
hahahh No worrires at all <3
OMG! Just started to read “Well, fuck…” THIS IS MY KIND OF POST hahahahaha!
It’s so elegant and this vintage style is really cool, I really like it!
https://medeeaslife.wordpress.com/
Ahahaha I’m glad girl – anyone that can get behind a good f-bomb is my type of person! 😉 And thank you x
Love this and omg that opening line kills me, I can’t believe it’s already July!! Great post Mia!!
XO, MK
http://www.mackenziekateri.com
Thanks lovely! And oh my god, can we not? WHERE HAS THE YEAR GONE? ;-; xo
Mia ….. literally everything that you do is amazing!!! This is definitely the cutest bujo I have ever seen I am in love!! <3 You have such a cute aesthetic xx
Awwww thank you so much, you just put the biggest smile on my face! <3 xx
OBSESSED! XX
THANK YOU SO MUCH GIRLY XX
Love the vintage artsy theme this month, Mia! Looking forward to all of your content. 🙂
Thank you Hunida 🙂
Your bujo is gorgeouusssss! But HOW can you stay so dedicated to making spreads?? I started a bujo at the beginning of the year and gave up 3 months in because I was too lazy to keep writing. Man, I wish I had your dedication, haha!
THANK YOU SO MUCH GIRLY!!! Honestly, a large part of is genuinely because I post about my bujo so I kind of sit down and go “okay mia, get you some blog posts!” x
Love love LOVE! Your pages are so pretty! So excited for you going to aus. Saving up money can be hard but you’ve got a huge motivation there now! xx
Alys
https://alysjournals.com
THANK YOU GIRLY! And aha I’m definitely struggling, but the SAVINGS ARE SLOWLY BUT SURELY IMPROVING! xx
YAY XX
I need to plan my blog content too. Your bullet journal is so beautiful 😍 I always love the stickers you use and the washi tape. I wish you an amazing Summer beautiful 😍❤️ Good luck with saving 🍀
Love this! You are the queen of aesthetics Mia! I found this…
https://pin.it/fnaspbnab55m2m
If you are into like mood trackers and stuff OR you could modify it to suit something else – but I’ve gathered you like crystals! Rhi xxx
I always love your bullet journal posts. It seems like you outdone yourself with every month girl, love how spread is for July. xx
ugh couldn’t agree more, this year is going ridiculously fast! this bullet journal is beautiful I wish I had your creative talent 🙁
You bullet journals are always so pretty! I wish I had the patience to make one! Blessings! I am so excited about your traveling endeavors and I can not wait to read all about it!
Your bullet journal design is gorgeous love it!! And I know I’ve saif it before but those pastel highlighters though 😍 hope you have a great month of July xx
Your bullet journal layouts are always so incredible to look out! You must spend so long on them! xx