It’s time to head back to school and get yourself settled for the start of a new academic year. While your dorm room may be a tight space with stark walls, there’s plenty you can do to make it a warm and inviting space to call home for the next year. Following are some easy and affordable ideas to brighten up your space with favorite faces, places, pets and plants. (Plus, we’ve teamed up with

Name: Sarah Wilson, The Wandering Rumpus   Instagram: @thewanderingrumpus   Blog: The Wandering Rumpus   Where do you live?: Nashville, TN   Number of photos on your camera roll?: 7,000   What do you find yourself taking the most photos of and why? My kids/family, Nashville and my travels! They are so fun to photograph and document. They allow me to bring up memories and stories that I cherish.     What photograph or artwork in your home

We all cherish family photos, especially the ones that convey emotion and tell a story. There’s nothing more beautiful than looking back at a photo and understanding something in the picture that goes beyond the simple images shown — understanding the true emotion felt at that time. Here are some simple tips to keep in mind when photographing loved ones. Keep it real A forced smile is no good, so try to keep from directing

Your photos want to hang out with you – or at least on your walls and shelves, where you’ll swing by on the daily. So starting today, we’re giving you a discount when you combine a display product with your print purchase. Check out these new bundles, on the site. Wood Rails + Engineer Prints Save $30 on 48” Rails A giant print doesn’t have to be a giant pain to hang. Grab a set

Name: Elizabeth Bear   Instagram: @elizabethbeardesigns   Blog: Elizabeth Bear Designs   Where do you live?: Colorado   Number of photos on your camera roll?: 11,464   What do you find yourself taking the most photos of and why? Hmm…lately because of my design IG account, home décor. But I love photos of our surroundings when we are traveling and people. I love artistic shots.     What photograph or artwork in your home brings you the most