Made2Create Dorm

White is embraced in this space, which makes it feel crisp and clean. White walls, white bedding, white furry rug, white mirror, white hanging lantern---it all adds up to chic. The desk is transformed into a vanity of sorts by layering a mirror and linen board that is used for hanging necklaces. LOVE the big, prettily patterned winged chair being used as a desk chair. Accessories are kept simple, shiny, and elegant. And round cushions can be used as a comfy place for friends to sit on.

I love how the ruffles in the hanging lantern mimic the floral ruffles of the bed pillow. A stylish lamp makes a gleaming decor statement, and since it is positioned between the bed and desk... it doubles as a desk lamp and nightstand lamp.

The DIY headboard adds visual interest without taking up space. (I'll be on the hunt for some instructions to copy this headboard.)

(Images from Made2Create.)

DIY Cat Barrier for Under $100 (See-Through, Climb-Proof, and Too-Tall-To-Jump)

ICYMI: I gave up Cotton after deciding that after trying so many things, my two adopted cats Dahlia and Cotton were just never going to get along. Long story short: I missed her. And Cotton's back. And Dahlia's not going anywhere. My heart is big enough to keep trying. And my apartment is big enough that if I need to keep them separated long term (or permanently), it can be done.
I'm going to write-up a separate post about some of the solutions I've tried, how they worked, who they worked on, and what I'll be trying next. But in this post, I wanted to share the main 'piece de resistance' of having both cats in my apartment: an un-climbable, un-jumpable, see-through barrier to separate Cotton and Dahlia.

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Penny's Apartment | Big Bang Theory

Aniela, a lovely reader from Germany, sent me an email requesting advice on recreating the style of Penny's apartment on Big Bang Theory.

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Blair's Room | Gossip Girl Decor

Manhattan's debutante Blair Waldorf happens to be my favorite Gossip Girl character. Her behavior and feelings vary from snobbish to sensitive, but she always (except for a few rare occasions) looks and acts totally pulled together. Her luxurious bedroom is fit for a queen---and is as pulled together as her preppy fashion ensembles.