Mikayla Olson

Upcycle DIY: Embroidered Flower Neckline

August 28, 2019August 28, 2019 Mikayla Olson

I recently discovered (through Pinterest) how versatile and cool embroidery can be. I was looking for a calming hobby and decided to give it a try. I ended up loving it! So, I tried to look for anything in my house that I could improve with my new found embroidery skills. That is when I came up with the idea to decorate the neckline of a random blue shirt in my closet. DISCLAIMER: I am not an embroidery expert so I may not have done this completely correct but hey! it turned out pretty good. Here's how I did it.

College Life

How to Live with a Roommate in College

August 25, 2019August 20, 2019 Mikayla Olson

Learning to live with a college roommate can be a bit of a minefield. For me, it was extra stressful because I am an only child. I had never shared a room before, so I hit a couple of extra stumbling blocks. So learn from my mistakes and do these six things to make your life a little easier!

College Life

How to Stay Organized in College

August 21, 2019August 17, 2019 Mikayla Olson

There is just so much thrown at you in college that it can be hard to keep up with it all! Between classes, assignments, papers, and extracurriculars, things can easily slip between the cracks. It is important to have a system to make sure everything gets done. So, I've made a list of the best ways to stay organized!

Clothing, DIY

Upcycle DIY: Painted Crop Top

August 19, 2019August 20, 2019 Mikayla Olson

If you are like me, you have wayyyyy more T-Shirts than necessary. I even end up keeping worn out or stained ones which leaves me with very little room in my closet and a not so top notch wardrobe. However, most of my tees are super comfy and a lot of them I got for free! Because of this, I try to figure out ways to dress them up! So, I came up with the painted crop top DIY below for an old stained shirt!

Recommendations

10 Back to School Essentials

August 19, 2019August 19, 2019 Mikayla Olson

If your like me, back to school shopping is one of the best times of the year! Walking into office supplies stores and picking out must-haves is almost as good as Christmas! However, you want to make sure that you are spending your money wisely. So, here is a list of my top ten must have school supplies!

College Life

How to Find Friends in College

August 16, 2019 Mikayla Olson

One of my biggest worries as an incoming college freshman was whether or not I was going to make friends. I had the most of the same friends for most of my life. When I entered high school, I gained even more friendships, but I never had to start from scratch. Until I moved away… Continue reading How to Find Friends in College

College Life

Dorm Décor: Do’s and Don’ts

August 5, 2019August 15, 2019 Mikayla Olson

Ah, the most exciting time of the year for an incoming college freshman: dorm décor season. Time to pick out color schemes, buy new throw pillows and flock to Target for all the things every college student never knew they needed. In all that excitement, it's hard to not go overboard and know what you… Continue reading Dorm Décor: Do’s and Don’ts