Senior Year Room Tour + Bedroom Inspiration

Happy Monday! 

All of this down time has given me the perfect chance to finally getting around to sharing my senior year room with you guys! It's been a long time coming, but with move out in a few weeks, I had to capture my favorite cozy little room in our senior year house. Not only do I think it's fun to show you guys how I put together my room, but I love looking back on old posts and seeing a glimpse into my life at the time. It's really starting to hit me that I'll only be here at IU for a few more weeks, so I'm trying to soak up every moment and do everything I've been meaning to for the past 4 years. So, a room tour of my favorite little corner of campus is something I'm excited to share! 

First, I'm going to start with the inspiration for my room. As someone who has basically lived in the same house for my entire life, I really haven't had the opportunity to start from scratch on a bedroom (besides my freshman dorm of course). So, I was extra excited to come up with a color scheme and overall "theme" for my room. I started a Pinterest board last summer and slowly started accumulating pieces I liked from a variety of places. 

I wanted to bring a crisp, clean, and luxurious feel to my room. I'm lucky (but unlucky early in the morning!) that my bedroom is super light and bright from the sun, so creating a very white space was pretty easy. I loved the idea of a pop of color using a desk chair, and I added a cozy layer to it using a soft pink throw too. I also included several fur accents with another throw blanket and two pillows. For another color, I brought in gold accents through picture frames and jewelry organization. Then for a more personal touch, I love the idea of having a ton of photos around my room, whether they be from my travels or memories with my friends. Below is what I used as inspiration!

Now here's the finished result! 

Since it's so tiny, I'm obsessed with keeping it super clean and organized.  

I found a lot of my furniture for pretty great prices (ie. Target, Walmart, H&M, etc.), but at the same time I made sure I chose neutral colors so that I could use them in the future too. 

I am going to try my best to link everything I found below! Its been a while since I found them online, so if things aren't available online anymore I'll link something similar. Side note: my dresser was such terrible quality that I don't even want to link it - it'll be going in the trash after move-out!

This post also has a bunch of my smaller accessories linked! 

I can't believe senior year has almost come to an end and I'll have to leave our cozy little house for good. So many wonderful memories have taken place here and I'll always cherish the time spent in it with my friends! 

Sales I'm Shopping Right Now

Happy Friday! Another week of quarantine down, and I can't decide if time is starting to pass more quickly or if it still seems to be going slowly. I came home from my house at school for a week for a change of scenery after my 14 day quarantine from spring break, and while I've enjoyed my time at home, I'm excited to get back to some warmer weather!

With some extra downtime on my hands, I've been doing a ton of browsing for pretty pieces for spring and summer. There are a ton of sales going on right now, so I decided to pull together my favorite picks from a few places I love to shop. I've seen so many pretty flowy tops and dresses that are making me extra excited for quarantine to end so that I can wear cute little pieces out to dinner!

(I think I'm also going to throw together some of my swimsuit finds because there are a ton of fun ones right now too!) 

AMERICAN EAGLE

AERIE

ABERCROMBIE

NASTY GAL

NORDSTROM

I think I'm also going to do a whole post dedicated to swimsuits because I've seen so many cute ones lately I want to share! 

Happy shopping!
xoxo

22 Things I've Learned in 22 Years

Even though my birthday was over a month ago, I've been playing around with the idea of posting a list of 22 things I've learned throughout my life so far (since I just turned 22!). I know it sounds kind of dramatic, but now that I'm a senior in college I feel like I've gained a lot of insight about the world around me. From living in another country for a semester to working for a company I love last summer, I've experienced a lot and have really enjoyed reflecting on everything I've learned. 

1. Exercise can help you more than just physically but mentally too. Find a workout you love that will help you clear your mind.

2. Happiness comes from within you, so don't look somewhere else for it.

3. Do the things that scare you because they are the things that will help you grow the most!

4. Be a sponge and absorb everything around you. Use every experience as a way to gain more knowledge about the world.

5. Don't ever get too comfortable. Keep evolving and challenging yourself to be better.

6. Surround yourself with people who lift you up and make you a better person. Even if it's tough, remove people from your life who aren't good for you.

7. Find things outside of your job or major that excite you!

8. Create a morning routine you love. I really think it is the key to a great day.

9. Stay busy, but also know how to unplug.

10. Organization is the key to success. My 7th grade science teacher reminded us of this every day and I still think it's so true!

11. Spend money on adventures rather than material things. Some of my best memories of college were concerts with friends, trips abroad, and workout classes like Cyclebar.

12. Learn when to let go of something if it isn't working. Whether it be people, a job, or something in your daily routine, it's important to make a change if it is costing you your happiness.

13. Stay educated! Download a "word of the day" app, listen to podcasts and stay up to date on the news.

14. Don't be afraid of rejection. Sometimes not getting what you want is actually better for you in the long run.

15. Everyone's on their own path - don't compare what you're doing to others because what's best for you might not be the same for someone else and visa versa.

16. Your mindset is everything. Running is the best example - if you push yourself you can probably run longer than you think you can!

17. Find something happy in each day.

18. Similarly, treat yourself in some way every day. Whether it's a coffee or watching your favorite show, find a way to reward yourself daily.

19. Stay inspired. Read books, go on Pinterest, and follow accounts on social media that give you inspiration.

20. Trust your gut because it's almost always right.

21. Know what you deserve and don't budge on it.

22. Never underestimate how much a good outfit can make you feel better and have a good day.


As unsettling and crazy as the world is right now, I think it is giving us all a great opportunity to take some time to reflect on things we might not normally have time to. With so much down time on our hands, I challenge you to sit down and think about things more deeply. It's crazy how much you've learned if you take the time to really think about it!

xoxo