Well y'all, today's post is a real labor of love & I'm THRILLED to share it with you!!

Whenever I take a photo in my room, the most frequently asked questions I get are how I made my accessory wall- and today I'm spilling all the details! The good news for y'all is that this is the easiest DIY ever - even a non-DIY'er like me could do it :) 

In my day job, as a jewelry buyer, there are some serious perks- one of which are the insane sample sales! (We're talking stuff-a-bag-for-$20-type-sales) Which means my jewelry collection has grown large over the past 5 years! In order to keep my collection organized, I had to come up with my own system, which I'm sharing with y'all today...

1. Start with a pegboard (just like this one). I pre-measured my wall and figured out the dimensions that I would need, and then went to Home Depot and they cut my board right down to size! When in doubt... let the trained professionals handle the heavy tools! ;) 

2. I grabbed acrylic paint from Michaels in colors that matched my room, and then I painted to my heart's content! Feel free to create whatever design you want- just make sure to put blankets or towels under your board, that paint will leak through the holes (lesson learned the hard way!).

3. Next comes install. This hook kit has all the parts and pieces you need to screw your board into the wall. I wish I could give you some tips on this part... but my dad actually did it for me (ha!). But it took all of about 5 minutes so I'm assuming it's pretty easy! :)

4. Now it's time to organize! I gathered a variety of these hooks and these baskets to organize my various jewelry on; they literally hook right into the pegboard so you can install them however you want. My larger statement necklaces actually have two hooks underneath, and the smaller, delicate pendants are fine on one. I use the basket for misc odds and ends (like statement earrings and open cuffs).

If you decide to tackle this DIY please make sure to share it with me! I'd love to see what you come up with!

Written by Gentry from Girl Meets Bow

After over four weeks, I'd say I'm starting to get the hang of this whole intern thing! I've already learned so much from being a marketing and social media content intern for several large shoe brands and I truly couldn't love it more. The experience is so valuable and I really enjoy getting to talk to so many people both college age and older. With the knowledge I've gained and continue to gain every day, I thought I would put together a guide for being the best intern you can be. Check out my tips below!

+ Accept Your Mistakes and Move On 
As a college student interning for a company, you're bound to make a mistake or two. Interning is a learning experience, and you're not expected to be perfect! You're there to learn the tricks of the trade and the ins and outs of the work world, and sometimes making little mistakes is the best way to gain more experience. Apologize for what you did wrong, be polite and go back to fix where you went wrong.

+ Show Your Dedication
Whether it's getting in a little earlier and staying a little later or asking your boss if there's anything else you could do, show how motivated you are to do your best. Don't forget to always be polite in emails, conversation, etc!

+ Dress For the Job You Want
On the first day of my internship, I wasn't sure what the dress code was like in the office. The company I'm working for is more casual than I expected, but I still aim to look put together and professional every day. You'll really show how much you care by dressing up a little more. As they say, dress for the job you want, not the job you have!

+ Make Conversation with Others
It's easy to just leave for lunch or keep quiet the whole day, but if you have the chance to, really try to get to know the people around the office and what they do. I'm super lucky that I really like the other interns I work with, and we've gotten to know each other pretty well in a short amount of time. Besides other interns, though, I've loved meeting other people in the marketing department and beyond. It's so fun to hear people's experiences and what they get to do every day!

Above all: have fun! Take your work seriously but remember that this could be the start of the rest of your life - have fun with it!

What tips do you have for being a great intern?

xoxo

Written by Caroline from Citrus and Style