Sunday, January 6, 2013

Decorating... on a missionary's budget

I love to decorate!  I love when my room feels like me.  A place that is home.

Living in a dorm, it is important that I make it feel as comfortable as possible.  I have a way to go but today I got some creative spark and decided to decorate with things I have and odd supplies lying around.

Here we go... decorating on a missionary's budget!


Today I noticed that there was a rod just underneath the sink counter.  Using an unused pillow case and paper clips I wrapped the pillow case around the rod and secured it in place with the paper clips.

No more toiletry items on display under the sink!

 I'm not a fan of bare walls.  And I need somewhere to hang my earrings.  So here you go!  Using my {not wore very often} crochet vest I secured it to the light using twisty ties. 

 Now I have a fun earring holder!

 I didn't like how it was just open under the desk.  There is a window, a large suitcase, and the radiator under the desk.  Using one of my big, long scarfs I gently secured it under the desk using small tacks.  Now I have some more storage space and the heat can still get through no problem. 

I don't have picture frames yet and I didn't want to use tape to hang up pictures and risk ruining the pictures.  But I really wanted to display my pictures and cards!  Using one of my pretty scarfs {that is hard to ware} I secured it onto the wall using small tacks. Using sting and ribbon I secured them behind each door using tape.  Then to insure the pictures don't get damaged I used clothes pins to attach the picture to the string/ribbon.  Very me :) 


 Because it is just too darn cool, I had to display my mustache laptop case!  The cross is a sticker from my amazing tattoo artist's shop - Transformation Gallery &Tattoo!

I believe there will be an IKEA run very soon for me and some of the ladies!!! Very exciting.  I would like to add a large rug as I don't like cold tile floors and hopefully add some more color to the room.  I would love to find another large fabric piece to add to the large bare wall opposite the closet/sink wall.  But on a missionary's budget... little at a time :)

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