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27 Things To Make Your Dorm Look Extra Pretty
A super cozy matching comforter and sheet set for making sure that no matter how you do in your British Literature seminar, you won't be giving sad Victorian child on a cot when you come back to your dorm for some shuteye. Promising reviews: "Used this for my dorm and it was so cute and such a soft material." —Caitlin Catalanotto"Very pretty! Comforter is the perfect weight. Washes well. Comes with a pillow case and a pillow sham that matches the comforter. Very satisfied. Bought for college dorm - price is reasonable for the entire package!" —BobbyGet it from Amazon for $37.99+ (available in sizes twin–California king and 32 colors). A floating shelf organizer because you can never have too many cute and colorful places to stash your thingamajigs and loose bobbles. Promising reviews: "Purchased for my daughters dorm and super simple to install. It has adhesive backing and she is able to set her iPhone on it and hang her keys easily with no weight issues." —RNHEMI"Perfect dorm room shelf. Easy to install and great storage capacity." —KimGet it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two styles and three colors). A foldable saucer chair — whether you're studying or spilling tea with your roommates, your hardworking college butt deserves the cushiest of thrones to relax and recharge. Promising review: "This chair has been absolutely perfect for my dorm. Worth the money and has lasted a couple of years." —AveryGet it from Amazon for $89.99+ (available with or without a footstool and 17 colors) An ultra-compact desk so you don't have to strain your back hunching over your laptop in bed every day. Give yourself your own little WFH study space for those days when going to the library or the local coffee shop is just TOO MUCH to handle. Promising review: "Got this for my son's bedroom at college and it's great. It has a large enough work space for his laptop/paperwork but doesn't take up a ton of room. Fits nicely in the corner of his bedroom in his apartment." —Heather MurphyGet it from Amazon for $54.99+ (available in six colors). And a desktop bookshelf and storage hutch for making sure you've got plenty of space to store your knickknacks, fave books, and even a picture frame or two. Because your tiny dorm desk deserves to live its best, most organized life — and still have room for that photo of your dog dressed as a taco. Promising reviews: "Excellent dorm room shelf! Easy to assemble and fit perfect on top of the desk that was in the room. Great value compared to other similar items. You won't be disappointed." —Leslie Jennings"I went to a university were there was no drawers or compartments on our dorm desks! This fit perfectly and provided me so much storage!" —ElizaGet it from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in four sizes and five colors). A string of star-shaped fairy lights to wind around bookshelves, bed frames, or pictures on your wall. Battery operated with a timer, no need to find a plug *or* remember to click them off after a late-night study sess. Promising reviews: "I mixed these in with green ivy for my dorm and it's beautiful! The golden light is great for relaxation." —CK"Great for dorm rooms! They can dim to a nice night light or go bright enough to light up a small room. They don't get hot and are easy to hang with command hooks! The remote has eight patterns, an on and off button, as well as brightness buttons." —morganGet it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four styles and packs of two). A hanging bed caddy that wants to be your fairy godmother and help tidy up your charging cords, your phone, your water bottle, *and* keep it all happily accessible from your bed. Promising review: "Perfect for my dorm bed!! It was easy to put together and was able to hold a decent amount of stuff. I really just needed it to put my phone somewhere at night, and I also use it to hold my water bottle and other nighttime essentials." —Sheridan CruzGet it from Amazon for $12.95+ (available in 10 colors and packs of two). A leaning ladder rack so you have an ideal space to throw sweaters, blankets, and basically anything else you want readily available, but don't want all over the floor. Some reviewers even use it for jewelry and plants, so this handy ladder will help your organization ~climb to new heights~ no matter what you need to tidy. Promising review: "This is a great product! It's priced very well and it's very versatile. I purchased to use as a blanket ladder to store blankets and fill a large are of open wall space. It looks great! It was very easy to put together; took me less than 5 mins. It seems like it might not be sturdy but I was to put 3 throws and a weighted blanket on it with no issues. It stays against the wall and is stable." —AmandaGet it from Amazon for $66.30+ (available in three colors). A set of Lego happy plants because college is hard enough without having to water *real* plants. Give yourself a greenery serotonin boost *and* a fun little project to take your mind off of course selection by adding these lil' guys to your dorm decor. Don't forget to give them names, y' review: "Great set, simple build, cute faces and love that the plants are swappable between the two. I would recommend this set to anyone looking for a cute deco set and would absolutely buy it again!" —AlexGet them from Amazon for $22.96. A hanging wall mirror to help you get that perfect OOTD Instagram shot *without* making your RA cringe by hauling in a HUGE floor mirror on move-in day. Promising review: "So cute and so fun. Love it." —ariiannnnaGet it from Urban Outfitters for $59. A set of six printed posters that will spruce up your walls and make you look like an interior design major in less than five minutes. Promising review: "Good quality, the dots to hang them on the wall are amazing." —AleGet them from Target for $10. An adorable handmade Athena ornament — the Greek goddess of wisdom and strategy — perfect for putting on your bulletin board, hanging on your dresser knob, or setting atop your desk. Whether or not you're studying the classics, everyone can use a little reminder to be smart and seize the carpe diem energy this semester. I LOVE Craftspring. They are woman-owned, sustainable, and focus on fair trade and handmade items with the kind of high quality you just don't see on the fast-goods market very often. I have their Shakespeare and Jane Austen (happy 250th, homegirl!) ornaments on my office pinboard year-round and can't wait to shop for more as fam and friend gifts when summer finally leaves and the holiday season is upon us!Promising reviews: "Ornament is beautifully worked and very detailed." —Lara J"The details are amazing. I love this little figure. It exceeded my expectations." —Linda DGet it from Craftspring for $44. A Bluetooth projector if you can't fit (or afford) a hulking flatscreen in your dorm space, but still want to be able to stream your fave shows *not* on your laptop. Also perfect for putting up some aesthetic studying YouTube videos to transport you from your dorm room to a cozy coffee shop or a fantastical reading nook. Promising reviews: "I got this for my Dorm room and the quality is pretty great. I normally use a Bluetooth speaker for the audio but it's not too bad without it. It was perfect for movie nights and was easy to setup." —Mileena"I bought this projector in July 2023 on prime day and it works amazing! I use it almost everyday with my Roku or my computer through the HDMI port. It was perfect for my college dorm and now my apartment. I just bought another one as a gift for my brother!" —Haven MayGet it from Amazon for $79.99. A soft chenille blanket to throw on your fave chair, the edge of your bed, or just to wear around your shoulders while you're studying as your own impromptu super-college-student cape. Look, whatever makes you *not* flinch when you're looking over your calculus notes again is a WIN. Promising reviews: "My favorite blankets/throws have been the ones I purchased from Pier One. This is the exact—maybe even better—blanket. Incredibly soft and the colors are amazing. I'll be buying more from this company." —No Gurus Here"Comfortable throw blankets for covering up on the chair or sofa on a chilly night. Very nice material and stays in shape." —CherylGet it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in three sizes and 22 colors) Or a hyper-luxurious splurgy Lola blanket with over TEN THOUSAND 5-star reviews, double-sided softness, and the perfect amount of comfy cozy weight to help you reach maximum dorm room snuggle potential. And it LOOKS divine, so be ready to hide it from grabby roommates. Psst. Follow their socials, too, because they've got a new DORM SPECIFIC collection coming out soon!Get it from Lola Blankets for $109+ (available in three sizes and 42 colors/patterns). A mini retro Bluetooth speaker for playing your Spotify playlists and adding a little touch of vintage charm to your space. Promising review: "For a small unit really puts out great sound. Don't expect a lot of bass to come out but great for office, dorm or small room/ baby bath time :)" —BertoGet it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in 10 colors) A hanging macrame photo garland that will hold your student ID, takeout menus, your Polaroid photos, and even your loose hair ties! If it's hung up on macrame garland, it's *not* junk. Them's the rules. Promising review: "This photo organizer put a special spark in my room and is probably one of my favorite room decor items so far!!" —kailey roseGet it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in two sizes and two colors) A custom pet pillow if you just know you're gonna be counting down the days to your next visit back home because you miss your animal friend. Miss them *a little less* by having their cute face perched on your bed to welcome you back from class. Promising reviews: "Fourth time purchasing a pillow from this brand. And every single time they deliver. The quality is great." —Mariya Merritt"High quality item that arrived quickly. Bought this for my daughter for her college dorm room so she doesn't miss her cat too much. She loves it." —amanda squierGet it from Auré Spaces on Etsy for $23.56+ (originally $29.45+; available in eight sizes and six materials). A washable floral rug for covering up that weird spot on the floor (we don't ask too many questions in dorm life, y'all) and bringing a pop of color to your new digs. Promising review: "It's gotten a lot of compliments from friends. The pop of color was perfect for the dorm room. Also comes in black background. Very pretty if you like that Boho vibe." —LateNiteShoptressGet it from Amazon for $16.89+ (available in 12 sizes and seven colors). A clip-on mushroom lamp as flexible as you need it to be. Clamp it to your bed frame, nightstand, or even your mini kitchen counter to make sure you don't stub your toe on your backpack when you come home late. Promising review: "This is PERFECT. I can't wait to use it for my dorm room. The adjustable neck can go any direction and is VERY firm. The head has two different light modes too, for ambient and concentrated light. Very happy!" —LucyGet it from Amazon for $33.74 (available in two colors). A mini air purifier so you can cross off "air allergens and weird smells" from their list of rude dorm things that you thought you'd have to endure. If everyone is sneezin' and wheezin' from all the dust and number of humans in a confined space, put this CUTE lil' mini in your room to help clear out the gunk. Promising review: "This purifier is very quiet and super light. I bought it for my daughter's dorm room and it works great keeping it fresh." —angela hamiltonGet it from Amazon for $53.19+ (available in eight colors). A "good vibes" neon light for immediately establishing yourself as the ~fun room! to any and all visitors. Promising review: "So, so cute and vibey! It's bright and provides mood lighting to the room! I put it up in my dorm with sticky hooks, it's very lightweight. Just a heads-up, it doesn't come with the power box to plug it into a wall but it has a USB cord so it'll connect to anything." —Brigette HenriquezGet it from Amazon for $19.90+ (available in three colors). A whimsical moss rug because sometimes you just gotta ground yourself on the nearest faux plant life available before you start going over your O-chem notes. Again. Promising review: "Big hit for college room. Buttery soft, mixed textures, vibrant colors. A bit on the smallish size for the price, but my daughter LOVES it!" —angelaGet it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in two sizes and two colors). A rotating makeup organizer to make I-overslept-days a *little* easier to manage. Get your skincare routine in and get to class on time by not spending a whole five minutes searching for your SPF. Promising review: "My daughter bought herself one for her dorm then bought me one for Xmas. I was able to clear off two storage boxes from my cabinet of skincare. Shelves are sturdy and fully adjustable so you can customize to your liking. Holds heavier weight of glass bottles safely. Looks nice." —Lynn GallowayGet it from Amazon for $12.78+ (available in seven colors). An adjustable flower desk lamp so you can have more than just fluorescent sadness as a lighting option. Promising review: "The look of it is adorable and the quality is great as well. Perfect for a desk and or bedside table lamp. Very bright with the option of dimming. Love it!" —KatariGet it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in four colors and eight other styles of flower). A three-tier rolling cart: Books, makeup, snacks, supplies for the plant babies you brought from home, this cart will hold literally anything you need and help keep your dorm room from looking like a "before" picture on a cleaning service site. Promising review: "I've been quite surprised with how well this cart has held up over the years. I originally bought this for my dorm room, and it served as the catch all. Due to the size, I was able to fit all my makeup, skincare, and other related products onto it. Also, it is pretty easy to assemble and disassemble, as well as clean." —TrinityGet it from Amazon for $25.97 (available in five colors and three bigger sizes). And finally, a HUGE silly goose plush that's part pillow, all whimsy, and 100% a dorm room mascot that screams, "I'm handling adulthood very normally, thank you very much." Promising review: "Gave as a gift to my college bound granddaughter. She loves how cute, cuddly soft, smooth and so huggable it feels to her. Very calming and soothing to fall asleep with. That makes me happy!!" —R. RiveraGet it from Amazon for $85.99 for the largest size (also available in four smaller sizes and a weighted option).
Edinburgh Reporter
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Bold, beautiful and scandalous – Lillie Langtry is back in Edinburgh
Brilliant actress, phenomenal beauty, mistress of the Prince of Wales – Lillie Langtry was an international Victorian superstar celebrity. Indeed, her stardom in America began when she was spotted onstage in Edinburgh and snapped up to go to the States – and when she arrived in New York the traffic stopped and the stock exchange closed. A town in Texas was even named in her honour. And now she's back in Scotland's capital and you have the chance of an audience with Mrs Langtry at this year's Fringe in Wilde Women. In the past she trod the boards at The Lyceum – programmes still exist from the 1880s – but today she is appearing at Greenside's Fern Studio on George Street. Krista Scott's one-woman play takes us back to 1900 when Langtry's career is in decline and when he close friend Oscar Wilde is condemned to social disgrace after he was convicted of 'indecency' offences related to his affair with Lord Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas. But Lillie has a plan – she wants to revive both their reputations and careers by writing a new play in which she reprises all of Wilde's most illustrious female characters – Cecily, Salomé, Mrs Cheveley, Mrs. Erlynne from Lady Windermere's Fan and naturally, Lady Bracknell. She is nervously awaiting a telegram giving his approval. Wilde Women sees Langtree explain, in fascinating detail, the background to the characters and to her's and Wilde's lives – and delivering a multitude of classic lines. Full of wit and insight into two of the most influential figures in the arts world of their day, the solo play emphasises the transformative impact of Wilde's writing on the presentation of women in theatre and literature. Scott says: 'Oscar Wilde had a profound effect on the representation of women onstage in the modern age. 'He launched the trend to feature strong, independent women as protagonists in dramas and in comedies, a trend picked up by George Bernard Shaw, Henrik Ibsen, August Strindberg and others. 'Without Lady Windermere's Fan, a play he wrote for Lillie Langtry, G.B. Shaw would've never written Mrs. Warren's Profession, which in turn examined the propagation of prostitution. 'Much of the development of psychologically complex women's roles in today's theatre can be traced back to Wilde's work. 'I also hope the audiences will come to appreciate the dazzling wit and beguiling irony embedded in his rhetoric and want to find out more about Oscar Wilde after seeing the play.' Scott started researching Wilde and the roles he created for women nine years ago – as she discovered more about his life she grew increasingly interested in his relationship with Langtry. Both were regarded as highly unconventional figures, sometimes feted by fashionable society and at other times damned. Langtry was the mistress of the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, sometimes sharing a 'love nest' in Scotland. She became the first socialite to appear on the professional stage, starring in She Stoops to Conquer in 1881. Scandals and the squandering of huge sums of money saw her fortunes fading as the dawn of the 20th century beckoned. Like this: Like Related
Daily Record
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The Scottish village with nearby castle hosting 'thrilling' family fair this weekend
For many people in Scotland, August is dominated by the Edinburgh Fringe. While the legendary arts festival is well worth visiting the capital for, there is lots else going on around the country that is worth checking out this month. For the Daily Record's latest Village of the Week, we have chosen a charming little settlement near a castle that is hosting an incredible festival this weekend. Thornhill is a small village in Dumfries and Galloway that is known for its wide streets and opulent Victorian villas. Just a few miles out of the village is Drumlanrig Castle and Gardens, which are situated on the 90,000 acre Queensberry Estate and date back to the 17th century. While the castle is worth a visit any time of year, this weekend it is hosting the Galloway Country Fair. Taking place on August 9 and August 10, the annual fair is a weekend event that celebrates countryside and family life. Each year, it transforms the tranquil grounds of Drumlanrig Castle into a bustling hub of rural fun and "thrilling entertainment" for the entire family. Headlining the action this year is the Stannage Stunt Team, who will perform jaw-dropping motorcycle and fire stunts. Meanwhile, OG Performance Jousting will put on an adrenaline-filled display of medieval skill. In terms of what's on exclusively for little ones, The Kids' Zone is jam-packed with activities such as free mini quads, bouncy castles, and laser quest. For a small fee, children can even enjoy bumper cars, a bungee trampoline, and a giant inflatable fun course. There will be plenty to enjoy when it comes to food and drink at the Galloway Country Fair too. There will be lots of stalls selling everything from artisan hot dogs to fish and chips, as well as donuts, crepes, and ice cream. Meanwhile, Thornhill is well worth exploring all on its own—with a number of shops and cafés dotted around its High Street. The village is also home to the Drumlanrig Cafe restaurant, where you can enjoy a proper meal. Read on for some images that show why Gairloch is worth a visit this August. Meanwhile, more information about the Galloway Country Fair can be found on the Drumlanrig Castle website. For further travel inspiration, a few of our past Towns and Villages of the Week can be found here:
