Happy Friday, everyone! September marks the start of the school year and so many parents are sending their kiddos back to school or to college for the first time. It can be an overwhelming transition, but we all remember finally finding our stride and enjoying some of the best years of our lives. I look back and laugh because one of my biggest concerns when heading off to Notre Dame was whether my roommate would want to decorate the same way I did. Oh, boy. Lucky for me, I was blessed with the most amazing roommate, Maureen, who has grown into the most beautiful wife and mother. She also put up with my nutty plan to recover my very first piece of furniture. It was a sad sad outcome. Our poor armchair sported a horrible plaid fabric for much too long thanks to me. Oh, well. I guess our tastes evolve and change. Maureen, thanks for putting up with me and my decorating drama. ………………………college cool Today’s eye candy is courtesy of Kate from Centsational Girl. My jaw fell to the floor when I saw what she did with her stepdaughter’s off campus room. Hot bananas! It’s gorgeous. I think you will agree that this room is inspiration for all of us no matter what age we are. 
That chair is calling my name. You can see all of the details, sources and more photos here. It truly is a beautiful space. ……….. And to all of you getting settled into school, whether you are far from home or nearby, hang in there and savor these years ahead of you. The world awaits you and all that you can do. h a p p y f r i d a y
This room IS totally fab! I hope that when my kids head off to college I can help them create a space that makes them feel a little closer to home 🙂
I don't think my room has ever looked that put together-forget about in college!
that room is gorgeous! i want it now! 🙂
Yes- so funny how our style evolves! I would have loved to see that chair:) I hadn't seen the CG post yet- thanks for sharing. College rooms don't have to be awful! Luckily, since James is only in preschool, I'm not even gonna think about college rooms yet! 🙂 I am starting to think about a big boy room though.
Wow! This is gorgeous and I want it for my own room even though I'm already done with that whole college scene.
I know isnt that room amazing!
Hope your doing well girl! Have a great weekend!
Wow I really LOVE your blog!
If only I could have a room that gorg when I was in college. It's beautiful and I would take some decorating inspiration from it even now in my way past post college years. Very clean and crisp!
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Yes, that room is fabulous! Kate does beautiful work…so talented. Happy Friday Courtney. Hope you're doing well.
Looks fabulous!!
Jan @Door251
what a beautiful room
Hot bananas is *right on*!!! (that totally made me laugh when I read it (c:) I was completely floored with this…it's amazing! I'm pretty sure it's cuter than my room now…I can't believe I just admitted that (c;
Thanks so much for the sweet comments and the lovely feature today!!!
xoxo
Kat
Ooops, "Kate" 🙂
Beautiful!
Wow! That room is gorgeous! I would have loved something like that in college! 🙂
Man, I want to go back in time and be Kate's stepdaughter so I can have a college room like that… and I wouldn't mind being an undergrad again. LOVE the quatrefoil bedding and mirror.
Wow! That room is so beautiful.
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