College Dorm Room Decor Essentials {for her}

I can still remember my very first day of college....

I am aging myself here.... it will be seventeen years ago this August I began

my college journey and back then they didn't have half the amazingly cool stuff they have now for college life....

 

I can remember pretty much packing up my entire room (décor and all) and making my way to my 4x4 (ok maybe a tad bit larger) room I shared with two other ladies.... It was fun for sure, but looking back I wish I had a little better knowledge of how I could make my dorm room a little less institutional and more cozy and home like....

 

I know a few young ladies in our family that are heading away to college this coming fall and I thought it would be really fun to put a little inspiration board together to get them started. I also found a free Dorm Room Checklist printable over at How to Nest for Less to ensure they have everything they need to begin their college careers!

 

sources: Pottery Barn & House of Belonging

 

I love this little ensemble.... I feel its really most important to be comfortable in your new surroundings when heading to college...I can remember how over whelmed I felt and the one thing I truly missed other than my mom & dad was my bed and my cozy, comfy bed linens...

 

I adore the dorm line Pottery Barn Teen has introduced!! That is where my inspiration came for this inspiration board..... And I just had to add one of my favorite sayings from my go to shop for signs, House of Belonging.

It's always a great idea to put things on your walls that inspire and motivate you.... even in your home "away" from home!!

 

Thanks for stopping by and come back tomorrow to check out my top pins for this week!!

 

*This is not a sponsored post. Just sharing what inspires me to inspire you!*

 

Cheers!!

 

Wednesday Wish List {Outdoor Bar Cart}

TGIW!!

 

Yes, thank God it's Wednesday!!!

 

For me Wednesday is that day in the middle of the week were

 

really the only thing I have "planned" is my Wednesday Wish List post!!

 

It seems that every other day of the week is just filled with things to

 

get done, places to go and people to see....you know the deal!

 

Today on the wish list is something that I have been crushing on since

 

we created our little fire pit area in the side corner of our yard last summer.

 

 

 

 

If you missed my post on our "DIY" fire pit you can find I here.

 

This little area is super cozy and it's far enough in the corner to see every

 

inch of our yard. It's a great little area to read, relax and easy for me to sit

 

 and keep an eye on the kids....

 

Cute and cozy, yes, but pretty far from the patio

 

area where usually all the food and drinks are kept during parties and long

 

summer days outside. That being said, I've been looking for the perfect

 

bar cart to place in the corner right behind the fire pit area.

 

How great would it be to have drinks on hand, on ice, all day??

 

Here are a few items I have found to solve my little dilemma....

 

 

All three of these can be found on the Pottery Barn website.

 

I LOVE that bar cart, though I think it is a bit large for the small

 

amount of space I have to work with, but it would be a perfect

 

addition to the patio! I think my best bet is the outdoor party table bucket!

 

It's the perfect size and can be used as a table as well! Not to mention it's

 

on sale right now!!! Time to go talk the hubby about crossing one of

 

these choices off my wish list!! I'll let you know how I do!!

 

Have a great rest of the week!!