Samantha K Schmidt

This week's trend crush is bar carts. Bar carts are a great summer staple because they are a source of hospitality when you are entertaining. Offering someone a well dressed drink is a great way to make them feel welcome. There are so many options to creating and styling a bar cart. You can DIY or you can mix and match pieces from different places. Here are a few ideas for creating your own.

When you first step into your dorm room on campus you might be shocked by the drab appearance. Unless you've arrived at Fancy U your dorm probably has nothing more than the basics. This first look can be a real downer, but there are a few quick ways to take your dorm from drab to fab and make it feel more like home. Add Color Painting probably isn't an option, but there are a lot of other ways to add color. Try a cute bedspread, a patterned rug, or drapes. Brighten Up A dimly lit room is a real drag. Brighten up with some fairy lights for a romantic, dreamy feel. Designate Your Space Separate your space from your roommates with curtains. It will give you a sense of privacy during those all nighters.  Make Your Mark Decorate the walls with things that reflect your personality. Use command hooks and sticky tacky to avoid damaged walls.

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It's been a while since I've done a Pins of the Week. Let's face it Fridays are for Netflix marathons. Plus, there hasn't been much pinworthy lately. However, this week I found some summer inspirations I thought I would share. Favorite DIY I don't know that I'm crafty enough to pull this off, but I love the idea of turning storage boxes into statement pieces. Favorite Fashion If you follow me on Pinterest you know I've been a little swimsuit crazy lately. I'm loving this years trends. Stay tuned for a post about this year's hottest suits. Favorite Summer Nail Again, no way I could pull this off but I'm loving the summer pineapples. Favorite Drinkable Sangria is the perfect spirit for summer. Add a pinch of patriotism and you have this delicious beverage. Favorite Party Scene Summer is the perfect time for backyard gatherings. This set up is cute and functional. Check out all this week's pins on the...