Last Wednesday I moved into my dorm at the University of Florida. It was so exciting, but overall the day was very exhausting (it took me 8 hours to move in, you'll see why :] ). College is a major transition. You're leaving your family and friends behind, the city you've grown to know like the back of your hand, and your daily routines that have been engraved in your "comfort zone" schedule. Luckily for me, one of my roommates is my best friend from high school, Jaime!
Look how adorable we are!
I've only been in Gainesville for four days, but already we've jumped on the Gator for a photo shoot, been approached by the football team, got in a fight with a frat boy, checked out the gym, aimlessly walked circles around midtown with new friends, and had my car towed at 1:00 am. Needless to say I can only imagine what else is to come. Moving on is a big change, but if you put your heart into your school work and are passionate about your career choice, it will become so much easier to temporarily leave behind everyone you love. That's my biggest problem and fear in life. Leaving behind the people I love, hoping that I don't become just a memory to them! But enough sappy, emotional talk. Let's talk about DORM DECORATING!!!!!
My Aunt Beverly has always been in the building industry, and used to decorate model homes (her home was the gorgeous backdrop for my prom pictures in my last post!). I absolutely adore her and sometimes feel like she and I are somehow the same person, that's how alike we are! Once I knew that I would be living in Lakeside with my own room, I came to her for inspiration for my dorm, showing her some of my Pinterest ideas. With a little thought, we decided to create foam panel boards wrapped in fabric, all materials were found at Lowe's and Hobby Lobby! Using double sided tape, we stuck the panels to the wall, creating the perfect pop of color for my room. Of course being a Lilly lover, one of my favorite color combos is pink and green! Anyone who walks into my dorm would not have to guess what my favorite color is (it's quite obvious). I got my bedding from Anthropologie and the Garnet Hill Lilly Pulitzer collection, with accent pieces from Target, Home Goods, and some cute boutiques in Hilton Head, SC. It's not budget breaking to create an amazing dorm room, you just need some creativity and savvy shopping skills! Here are some pictures of my dorm room! I hope these inspire you to go above and beyond with your decorating because it definitely makes a difference!
xoxo Elizabeth
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