DIY Chevron Cork Board!

So when thinking of things to make for my dorm room for this fall I instantly thought of this cork board idea. I love the mint color and the white trim! It is pretty simple to do and can be done cheaply! I picked this cork board up at a yard sale for only 25 cents! It had fabric over it so I took it off which revealed a perfectly good cork board! The paint it just the dollar acrylic paint you can get at wally world.

Start by taking blue painters tape and taping it on the cork board all around the edges so you can paint the trim without getting white paint on the cork.

 You paint the trim, let it dry, and repeat. I did about 3 to 4 coats. After you are satisfied with the trim and it is dry you can take the painters tape off and start on the chevron.

Just start on either the top or the bottom and work your way up or down. You can make the angle of the chevron stripes to your preference. This is actually the trickiest part so it might take a little longer than you expected.

Once the chevron stripes is to your liking you can start painting! I just used those cheapo sponge brushes. I did about 3 coats on the stripes

Once the paint is dry you can remove the tape and you have your finished product!

DIY Dorm Room Inspiration!

   Even though I haven't decided fully on where I am going, It has been really fun to get inspired about how I am going to decorate my dorm room! I want to do something totally different from how my room is at my parents house while still keeping it "me". My style and taste have change quite a bit since the last time I decorate my room so it has been fun thinking about redecorating! These are a few pins that have inspired my main ideas I have for my dorm but that also don't break the bank! I am definetly going to do mulitple types of banners including pictures, lights, and paper triangles. I want to make sure my desk is something I can go to for creative inspiration so thats where a cool board comes in. I plan on going to goodwill and yardsales to find frames for the wall. I also plan on making a cool wooden headboard!

         

Rockin' the Floppy Hat

I've had been wanting a floppy hat for a while and then found one at Target! I splurge and finally got it! Shortly after I got this cable knit sweater at Kohls for a steal. I absolutely love this simple "Pacific Northwest" inspired look!