As you all may know by now, I am currently in grad school finishing my last year of my MBA program. Being in school full time after working full time is a major ADJUSTMENT. Primarily because there is a huge lifestyle change. I’m talking finances, time, energy, diet; they all tend to take a hit once you begin a grad program. BUT LET ME TELL YOU, I have had to change the way I do things. Such as decorating my apartment/room. I love interior decorating and putting things together. Today’s post is all about my desk and desk decor and how I achieved this aesthetic on a student budget I shopped at Ross, TJ Maxx, Target, and Marshalls for the desk decor.  Obvi, every student needs some sort of desk (I didn’t have one last year and I regretted it). This year I took it upon myself to find one that was within my budget and still could accomplish what I needed it to do: a desk/area to place small things. I found this one at Walmart for $40. It is DIY but the instructions were very straightforward. Now for the decor! The theme of my room is white with accents of silver and gold so all the accessories I found fall in that category. 

DIY Desk Chair

I found the chair in an open area in my complex where residents can leave furniture they don’t want anymore. It was originally black railing with a tan cushion. I went to Home Depot and purchased 2 cans of white matte spray paint. The seat “cushion” is actually a bath mat from Marshall’s. With a screw driver and a hot glue gun, I adhered the mat to the tan cushion and voila, a chair that matches my room/desk aesthetic!

Marshalls

• 3D monogrammed letter “S”
• Textured glass jewelry bowl (similar)
• Scentless candles
• “With God All Things are Possible” Notepad

TJ Maxx

• “Best Day Ever” Mug/Pen Holder (similar)
• Paper clip holder/paper clips

Ross

• 8″ x 10″ Picture frame (similar)

Target

• Thank you cards (similar)

The mirror (similar) was a gift from a supervisor at my job. She was getting rid of some things and I immediately took the mirror. I knew it would be a cute little vintage touch to the desk.

Although you’re in college, it doesn’t mean you have to skimp on finding cute things for your room/dorm. Know the budget you are working with and start searching! Whether it be online or in store, you are bound to find something.

“And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to His will he hears us.” 1 John 5:14