Saturday, August 30, 2014

Dorm Room

I've been crazy busy for the last few months and I have let my blog slip through my hands. However, I am back, and I am really excited to share my diy creations for my dorm room! I ditched some of the Lilly Pulitzer this year in exchange for a more Kate Spade vibe. My mom and I had a hard time fitting everything in the van this year I was so squished on the way back to GMU.



I made all of my canvas decorations by hand.
 I used fabric left over from my head board to cover one of the canvases and then used gold tool to make a big fluffy bow!



my headboard is also something I was so excited about. I used a diy guide found on my Pintrest to make it. It took a lot of hard work but it was well worth it




I really wanted polka dots on my wall.. After all what's a kate spade room without gold polka dots?
I tried to find removable wall stickers but I couldn't find affordable ones. I was determined to diy and then I ran across these Wilton Cake Cutouts. The size was perfect and they were so affordable. I spray painted them using Krylon Metalic Paint. And then used the ever useful command strips to secure them on the wall.



With the same spray paint I painted these intricate bottles I saved  from last year, a lamp,  and also my metal shelf for my tv.



I did a lot of handy work putting together my room. I bought a couple shelves and these added for great storage.



I also bought ruffle pillow shams and had them monogramed.



I used a Styrofoam board to cut out my own monogram and spray painted it gold (This was not so easy)



I used colorful paper to back my pictures and put them in a collage over my desk.



I bought this really cute rug from Marshalls which put my room all together.



I love my cozy and colorful room! I believe in making my dorm as comfy as possible that way it makes me excited to go home every evening!