Jennie Snyder
BIO:
My friends like to call me the “craziest sane person” they know. I like to be
silly and weird, and tend to get myself into unusual situations – as a result, I always
have entertaining stories to tell after-the-fact. My energy and enthusiasm (when not
being directed towards offbeat adventures), is most often focused on my family and
friends, traveling the world, working out, eating fabulous food (especially chocolate,
froyo, lots of sauces), and fashion. Going into my senior year at the University of
Pittsburgh dual majoring in Communication and Spanish, I am more confident than
ever in my choices, my future and myself.
Growing up with a very stylish mother and an older sister who knew she
wanted to be a fashion designer since year one – I do not settle for a run-of-the-mill
“plain Jane” aesthetic with my clothes or home décor. Even on a college budget, I
have figured out how to make a space cohesive, stylish and mirror my personal
style. Moving into different homes, dorm rooms, or even countries, I decorate each
space by paying close attention to detail and really making it my own.
BLOG #1
From the Windows… to the WALLS
Yes, I know. The above title and rap song by 50 Cent is pretty old and over-played.
But it is my first post ever, so give a girl a break! Besides, I have some fabulous,
creative and inexpensive ways to transform your blank walls (and doors) from
BORING to BANGIN!
*BANGIN: My adjective of choice for everything that is fabulous, hot, amazing, etc.
Must always write BANGIN in all caps because you’re referring to something with
excitement and extreme enthusiasm.
Boring walls – Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe Black & White Posters. Yes,
they are THE style and beauty icons of our time. Yes, I have Audrey on the walls of
my bedroom at school AND at home. Guilty. However, Audrey and Marilyn posters
are available everywhere, thus making the posters them generic and common
versus unique and original.
BANGIN walls – Old record sleeves. After perusing in my garage for a little while, I
came across all of my dad’s old records: The Beatles, Joni Mitchell, David Bowie,
Cream, Led Zeppelin, The Doors, Van Morrison, the list goes on. Thank god my dad
was a raging hippie back in the day. Every year of college, I evenly space and fill an
entire wall with his record sleeves and honestly…it looks BANGIN. Since album
covers are already constructed as sleeves, the only materials necessary to turn them
into a totally flat but generously sized landing strip pocket are a pair of scissors and
foam mounting squares. Last year I had a few albums to spare so I propped them up
on the mantle of my fireplace, which mimicked my wall.
Boring walls – Taping all your “fav” pictures of your bffs on your wall! I love
pictures. Could look at pictures (and probably do) all day, everyday. BUT there are
better ways to display your favorite pictures than taping them in a grid, heart, or
peace sign shape on your wall.
BANGIN walls – First, print out all of your favorite pictures in Black & White. Next,
buy a pack of clothespins and any colored string (ribbon, cord). Next, simply clip one
picture to each close pin and attach the close pin to the string or directly to the wall.
Due to the fact I have slight OCD, I usually choose a set amount of rows and columns,
but this picture project will look BANGIN whether it is symmetrical or asymmetrical.
Boring Bedroom Door – A door.
BANGIN Bedroom Door – Blowing up a funny solo shot of each roommate (in Black
& White) and putting it up on their bedroom door. Adds a sense of humor and
personal touch to the apartment!
You can use all of these DIY projects to spice up your walls (and doors). Dormify also
has prints, picture frames and wall decals are BANGIN!
(http://www.dormify.com/wall)