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Dorm rooms and college furnished apartments can be the pits but you don't have to let those cinder block walls get you down.
Etsy has (mostly) all you need to turn your humble abode into the most interesting place on the hall. I recommend finding
one of these and stocking up on good vinyl for starters.
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Invest in a pretty alarm clock because you don't want to be
late for Western Civilization.
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I don't recommend using your typewriter to write your term paper. I do recommend displaying one
on your desk. I'm a little bit in love with this one.
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You can practice your French
with these vintage books or just set them up in your new dorm for instant style.
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I love this olive weekender as a
school bag.
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And
this for English 101.
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You can't go wrong
in plaid.
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For
the classroom.
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And be sure to have some wares in your dorm for a last minute
picnic on the floor or an impromptu hall party.
xoxo,
Rachel
Oh how funny! I have that typewriter! love it!
ReplyDeleteThat is so fun!! I wish I would have read this when I lived in the dorms 4 years ago. It would have revolutionized my experience in the dorms.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post! :) Im about to move into my college place soon and even though its only for a few months, I think its SO important to personalise it :)
ReplyDeleteLolaDee x
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that little blue clock is so sweet!
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Lovely finds! :) That record player has my heart - too rad. What is it about school stuff that makes me swoon, so?? I think it may be the plaid. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fun post! I love the ideas you gave...please keep the ideas coming!
ReplyDeleteSo fun...just wishing I could go back to school now!
ReplyDeleteLove the typewriter...and your blog!
dawn:)
loving that dress!
ReplyDeleteAwesome finds! That plaid dress reminds me of my ugly Catholic school uniform lolol
ReplyDeleteVery sweet sewing machine gift to Elsie! :)
This is PERFECT.
ReplyDeleteSo much cute! I want it all!
ReplyDeleteoh my! so much pretty!
ReplyDeletei just decorated my apartment up here, and i would LOOOOOOVE that lovely alarm clock! i guess i need to hit up the local antique shops!
thanks for the inspiration!
So in love with that typewriter!
ReplyDeleteFabulous finds. I wish Etsy existed back when I had to go away to college.
ReplyDeletesuch a cute post!
ReplyDeletePS-found these cute 'toddler nap mats' and thought of your cot-making deadline: http://www.etsy.com/listing/54101479/organic-kids-nap-mat-in-hot-pink-stripes
Anyway, they're cute :)
Sarah M
Makes me want to head back to school just to get that typewriter :) a
ReplyDeletethose gray boots are adorable. and just my size!
ReplyDeletethese are all such great finds! especially that suitcase turntable.
ReplyDeleteAshleyAnn,
ReplyDeleteNo way! Mine was so boring and looked like a boy lived there. I had a huge map on the world on the wall (kind of trendy now) and a dark blue bedspread from the same place (Bed, Bath & Beyond!) Mostly the dullest room on the hall. If only I had known then what I knew now! It's funny to me that that was about 10 years ago....yikes.
Oh ,y, I have that typewriter and it is lovely!
ReplyDeleteThis is the first year in 19 years that I am not going back to school. WEEEEEIRD! Nice round up. :)
ReplyDeleteSuper cute post! Thanks for featuring my vintage alarm clock and picnic plates!
ReplyDeletei want all of these things! everything is sooo cute!
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