Countdown To College

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I hate to even say the words "Back to School" yet, but the college kids will be heading there soon. Sending your child off to college and away from home takes some planning. It really isn't too early to begin making a list, and ordering what you need.  Miss Shop This and I spent the entire Summer getting her dorm room together. My favorite tip: order on line and have your things shipped to school! It's a great relief not to have to pack it up and ship it all yourself. There are so many fun and functional choices for every budget.  Here's what I loved.

Bisley File Cabinets
Add color and functionality to a drab dorm room. I remember my own coed needing something that locked to keep her passport and jewelry safe. Terrific as a trio or alone. Fun!
The Container Store 

Acrylic Desk Accessories
Style and function! Lighten up the desk with these clearly chic containers.  
CB2  

Spectrum Hamper
Oh yes, there will be dirty clothes...for days! Store them in style with these chic containers.
The Company Store

Underbed Shoe Storage
Heels on wheels! Floor space is premium in a dorm room. You simply must hide things under the bed. The wheels make this one handy storage solution.
Target

Mini Dot Sheet Set

Even if they don't make the bed, these sheets will add style and a pop of color to the dorm room. Now on sale at

Pottery Barn Teen 

WallCandy Chalkframe Decal
Decorative and oh so usable. She will write notes to herself or her roomie daily. Perfect for the dorm room door, as well.
2Modern  

Umbra Diamond Boards
Mix and match the way you stay organized with these super cool magnet chalkboard, cork, and dry erase board fragments. Buy 1 - 101 for unlimited designs like cool chevron, stylish squares, or chic cubes. Super cool. Read all about them at
Container Store

Bungee Overdoor Towel Rack by Umbra
There's one thing for sure, the average dorm room has absolutely no room for towels, wet or dry. This rack is the answer. Plenty of room for sharing with a roommate. 
Container Store  

Joy Mangano Hangers & Mini Steamer
Ask any college student. Huggable Hangers and a steamer are essentials for the school year. The hangers will triple the hanging space in that tiny closet. The steamer takes the place of an iron and bulky board. You need both.
HSN 

Dorm Wall Decals
Your college guy or coed is all about social media. They will feel right at home with these icons on their wall. They are removable, too!
Wall Star Graphics at Etsy  

Cuisinart® EasyPop™ Hot Air Popcorn Maker
For the midnight munchies! 
Amazon 

Bedside Pockets
I could totally use one of these! Perfect for storing expensive electronic devices and eyeglasses. This may well keep a costly accident from happening.
The Container Store  

Jersey Knit Bedding
Both guys and girls will love the cozy comfort of this bedding. Available in a rainbow of colors with the feel of their favorite tee shirt.
The Company Store 

Sugar Paper L.A. For Target

For the fancy pants girl (or me). These good looking desk accessories rate an A+ for style. They are amazingly affordable, too.
 Target 

Dippy Large Basket
She'll store, undies, hair products, magazines, leggings and so much more in these. A pretty pick that is now half price at
 Pier One Imports    

Pacific Coast Down Bedding
Better sleep equals higher grades. We can't actually make them go to bed, but these products will certainly improve the quality of their sleep. I love all of my down bedding from this brand. Shop the back to school sale at Pacific Coast. You can find a good sale also at Macy's

Bright & Bold DIY

A girl has to have her little chotchkies to feel at home. Shop for all of the inexpensive equipment to get this look yourself at.

Target

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Major In Dorm Envy: #BestDormRoomEver

Major in Dorm Envy: #BestDormRoomEver

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I know, I know, August just got here. I am not trying to wish Summer away, I promise. If you have a child heading to college this Fall, now is the time to check your packing list. There is so much to do! My biggest tip is to buy online what you can, and ship the essentials to the school before you get there.  My experience tells me that the "receiving room" managers at your campus will help you out by storing your boxes until you arrive.  Find inspiration here for creating a dorm room that you can actually live in.

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Pandan Bins
Tailored texture for stylish storage. Pick your favorite color and create an organized and dramatic dorm room.
Serena & Lily

Pom Pom Tassel Curtains
These chic curtains come in 6 colors. Add them to the dorm windows or even better, use them do divide the room for some personal space.
Anthropologie

Huggable Hangers & Accessories
Between small dorm closets and small spaces in NYC, Joy Mangano's Huggable Hangers have saved MS. Shop This many times. Do not move into the dorm without them! Pick your color or mix and match.
HSN

Pacific Coast Baffle Box Feather Bed
Because you want your student to sleep as well away from home as they do in their own room.  Those dorm beds leave alot to be desired. I highly recommend, from my own experience, these feather beds.
Pacific Coast

Bigso Classic Stockholm Office Storage Boxes
Stylish storage is the name of the game when it comes to a dorm room. No one has better solutions than the....
Container Store

UGG Australia Duffield Throw
Why not bring the comfort of those iconic boots into your room? These cozy throws are a perfect homey addition to their home away from home.
Nordstrom

Chevron Comforter Set
Decorating on a dime? This 4 piece set is on sale for a limited time and you won't believe the price! Chevron is always chic and on trend!
Macy's

White Elfa Mesh Compact Fridge Cart
Why didn't I think of this? This is a great idea not only for the must have dorm fridge, but also for a computer printer!
The Container Store

Find Compact Refrigerators at ABT Electronics. They offer over 200 models that ship free!

Desks & Directors Chairs
Pier One is a great source for affordable furniture and dorm room accessories. Everything is on sale now. The Directors Chairs are easy to store when not in use, and have more style than the dorm's average standard wooden chair.
Pier One

Jaipur Bedding Collection
Jaipur, features an oversized, Indian paisley in fresh, bright colors and reverses to a mini, ethnic print in shades of aqua.
Echo Design

Gumball Candles
Eye candy for the dorm room. The candle orbs are made from reusable and recyclable powder coated steel. The scents are interesting like Coconut Cassis and Wild Persimmon. All now on sale and priced to buy in multiples.
A+R Store

Dublet Adjustable Closet Rod Expander
Oh those dorm room closets! What is a fashionista to do? Double up with this easy to install closet accessory. It works!
The Container Store

Pizzazz Good As Gold Laundry Bag
There's nothing fun about doing the wash, but that dirty laundry might as well look cute while it waits.
Mod Cloth

Dorm Trunk
Form, function and fashionable. These trunks add a big pop of color to the bland dorm decor. They also serve as storage, extra seating, and a lounge table. A triple threat must have.
PB Teen

Kate Spade New York Deco Dot Set

Cosmopolitan style for the chic coed. Add wit and whimsy with the cheeky throw pillows.

Nordstrom

Wall Candy Arts Tutti Frutti Dry Erase Whiteboard

Add a big dose of juicy color to your dorm room with reusable and removable decals. Write on!

Wall Candy Arts

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