Katherine Olaksen set out for college with high hopes, only to confront the first big challenge: how to live in a 10’ x 15’ box with a homesick roommate. With the help of her aunt, writer Elizabeth MacCrellish, and feng shui expert Margaret M. Donahue, Katherine transformed her dorm room into a super-cool space that won rave reviews from her friends and improved her (and her roommate’s) life dramatically. 

Books by Katherine Olaksen

  • Dorm Room Feng Shui
    Cramped quarters, homesick roommates, and endless hours of schoolwork are just some of the challenges that can make living in a college dorm a stressful experience. Transform your small, concrete block of a room into a comfortable and productive living space using the ancient Chinese art of feng shui. Offering a variety of quick and inexpensive solutions, this guide will help you prioritize your most pressing problems, enhance your dorm room’s chi, and create a living arrangement that encourages positivity.
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