15 things to do in 15 minutes for a mid-week mini weekend

Need a break from schoolwork but don’t have much time to set the homework aside? These 15-minute pick-me-ups will give you a weekend-worthy break without compromising your homework time. After trying these quick activities, you’ll feel like you just put a little bit...

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Adorable finds to cute up your desk

Text books, homework and papers, oh my! Back-to-school clutter got your head spinning? Wrangle those assignments, keep track of your to do lists, tidy your textbooks and turn organizing into a glam must-do with these fab finds. Leaf off on...

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Room Redo: Tie-dyed camp tees get a makeover

Keep your summertime memories close to your heart by transforming your tie-dyed camp tees into comfy pillows. Toss 'em on your bed or on a cozy reading chair to refresh your room. What you'll need: 1 T-shirt per pillow Scissors Needle Thread Batting...

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Become a beauty pro with these 4 genius storage ideas

It’s the summer of Pinterest, and Pinterest has definitely been taking over our lives here at the GL beauty closet. We’ve been newly inspired (after a few well-spent hours of...

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Makeover your nightstand with our decoupage how-to

Preserve your fave pics and make a boring nightstand pop with decoupage. It’s a li’l messy, and a lot of fun. So follow these six easy steps, and let your creative side run wild, chica! What you’ll need One small, plain nightstand (wood, metal...

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Turn your room into paradise

Have you ever noticed that when your bedroom is blah, you wake up feeling blah? Freshen up your bland boudoir with a dose of paradise. Here are our five favorite ways to create a space that is absolutely adore. Create a...

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Ed. Obsession Under $30: Cute up your space with a flower garland

It’s finally getting warmer out there, which kicks off a spring-cleaning itch in my mind. This weekend you can find me sorting through my closet and packing away heavy winter clothes, tidying up piles of papers and books and of course, filing my millions...

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Freshen up your desk with a way-cute message center

You know that huge, impersonal bulletin board hanging over your desk? The one that’s proudly peppered with your grade-A tests…from two years ago? Yeah, that one. Pull that sucker down and hit refresh. After all, why should you wait ‘til spring to clean up...

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9 ways to celebrate the Year of the Dragon

Luck, prosperity and health—that’s what the Chinese New Year is all about. Jan. 23 ushers in the Year of the Dragon…and the 15-day celebration that focuses on bringing good fortune into your life. Couldn’t we all use a li’l more luck? That’s...

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DIY gift guide: Sparkle 'n' shine pillow shams

We fell in love with these so-chic throw pillows from Pottery Barn Teen, but at $29 a pop for just the pillow cover, they’re out of our price range for ourselves, let alone the girlies we wanna gift! So what’d we do? Come...

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