Girlie Dorm Decorating

My baby -- a college sophomore ...can it be???

We moved Ashley into her dorm yesterday,

and I believe we're about to get the hang of decorating and stocking a dorm! 

Last year, we didn't know what she would need, 

{we were newbies, you know}

so we carried EVERYTHING, resulting in way too much stuff! 

And yet, although we had EVERYTHING, we still didn't have all the right things!

Does that make any sense??? ha!

~ ~ Ashley's Sophomore Dorm ~ ~

{Photos are in no particular order}

The furniture and lay-out were different from her freshman dorm,

which we were anticipating.

But the one thing that really threw us for a loop, 

 sending us scurrying around Raleigh yesterday for a new plan,

 ...the walls!

The walls in this residence hall were wallpapered a grass-cloth type material.

Therefore, the vinyl wall decal of a black chandelier Ashley brought didn't work.

So disappointing, ...with blingy accents, the chandelier was certain to be super cute!!!

We searched for a metal wall hanging; a large crown, chandelier, cross...

But having no such luck, we opted for the mirrored butterflies

and the black and white prints.

The framed print, below, is of "letters" derived from objects around campus, that look like a letter.

My mom bought it at The Craftsman's Classic Art & Crafts Festival,
a few weeks ago in Myrtle Beach.
The vendor suggested that we frame it without the glass,
enabling her college friends over the next years, to sign the surrounding mat!
Ashley loved the idea!

And I already had the frame, bought in a box lot at an auction, without the glass,
so that worked out perfectly!

The pink and gray caddie/tote in the bottom desk cubicle,

was found at Sears, a canvas toolbox by Craftsman.

It is sturdy and portable, housing Ashley's makeup.

It served it's purpose well last year!

Anything catch your eye???

Here's where it can be found....

Comforter - Amazon.com & ebay

Linens - Cynthia Rowley X-long, HomeGoods

Black Body Pillow w/ Black Body Pillow Cover - Target

Monogrammed- Locally

Black Ruffled Rose Pillow - TJ Maxx

White Ruffled Rose Pillow - Marshalls

B&W Marilyn Monroe Framed Prints - Walmart

Silver/Mirrored Wall Butterflies - Target

"Meredith College" Framed Print - Craftsman's Classic Art & Crafts

Festival Vendor

Black "Cut-outs" Wall Divider {over Fridge} - The Container Store

Damask Print Step-Stool - Marshall's

Black Desk Chair - TJ Maxx

Pink Lamp - TJ Maxx {last year}

Teal Blue Desk Fan - ? {last year}

Black High Heel Shoe Tape Dispenser - Office Depot

Hello Kitty NY Bank  - NYC Souvenir Shop {last year}

Silver Pedestal Mirror - HomeGoods

Black & Silver Small Table for Printer - {perfect size!} TJ Maxx
Dorm Fridge - Lowe's

Silver & Pink Over the Closet Clothes Hanger/Hook - Marshall's {last year}

Silver Magnetic Dry Erase Board - Walmart

"A" Monogram Key Holder/Wall Hanger - Made by Ashley

If I've left anything out, and you'd like to know,

 just leave a question in the comments! :)

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