CABLE KNIT SWEATER PILLOWS.
Too bad ZZZs don’t count as grades because you’ll get plenty of them when you curl up with a set of soft cable knit sweater pillows, handmade in a variety of calming colors.
Junk to Jazz, $9 each, 2308 Lancaster Pike, Shillington, 610.775.3510.
WOODEN LETTER HOOK.
Take note of this childhood-throwback-turned-clever-storage-solution. Use the stylish hooks to hang up your coat, the following day’s outfit or the wardrobe staples that you wear most often.
Junk to Jazz, $6.50 each, 2308 Lancaster Pike, Shillington, 610.775.3510.
PAPER CLIP WALL COLLAGE.
Say so long to scotch tape and scoop up this Paper Clip Wall Collage instead. Doubling as stylish wall art, it’s also a simple way to display pictures, cards and mementos. Bed Bath & Beyond, $14.99, 2771 Paper Mill Rd., Wyomissing, 610.736.0433. bedbathandbeyond.com.
iHOME TABLETOP LAMPS.
Light the way with this double-duty dorm item. Study for mid-terms, type a thesis paper or just chill out while this sleek-and-shiny tabletop lamp plays and charges your iPod.
Bed Bath & Beyond, $49.99, 2771 Paper Mill Rd., Wyomissing, 610.736.0433. bedbathandbeyond.com.
MICROSCOPE LAMP.
You don’t have to be a science major to magnify your dorm style with this geek-chic microscope lamp. The lamp is made from repurposed materials so it's super hip, plus environmentally friendly. Junk to Jazz, $300/large,$45/small, 2308 Lancaster Pike, Shillington, 610.775.3510.
SEE JANE WORK PAPERBOARD MAGAZINE FILE.
Getting organized will help you make the grade in college. Stash your mail, folders, syllabi, important papers, and, of course, a copy of Berks County Living magazine in these trendy file holders. Office Depot, $8.99 each, 2573 Paper Mill Rd., Wyomissing, 610.374.7808. officedepot.com.
PLUSH FLOOR CUSHION.
Get a crash course in comfy seating with this plush floor cushion that can be stored under your bed and pulled out when you want to relax or need an extra place for friends to sit.
Bed Bath & Beyond, $24.99, 2771 Paper Mill Rd., Wyomissing, 610.736.0433. bedbathandbeyond.com.
BLACK AND DECKER BREW + GO PERSONAL COFFEE MAKER.
When there’s no Starbucks in sight, rise and shine with this one-cup coffee maker, perfect for perking up during midnight study sessions and 8am classes. Kmart, $19.99. Kmart.com. For coupons visit: http://www.therawfeed.com/stores/kmart-com.
WALL POPS.
An alternative to bulky dry-erase boards, wall pops are the write stuff for messages and reminders. Easily removable and available in assorted shapes and colors, they add a bit of fun to bare walls.
Bed Bath & Beyond, $9.99/pack, 2771 Paper Mill Rd., Wyomissing, 610.736.0433. bedbathandbeyond.com.
CHICKEN WIRE FRAME.
Earn extra credit in Space Saving 101 with this cool chicken wire frame, where you can hang your headbands and earrings. Bonus? Your accessories will be easily accessible on early mornings. Junk to Jazz, $26, 2308 Lancaster Pike, Shillington, 610.775.3510.
STRIPED DINNERWARE SET.
Toss the cartons and Styrofoam plates. You’ll crave this colorful, wash-and-go dinnerware set when you’re chowing down on late-night favorites like pizza, Chinese food and Ramen noodles.
Target, $1.79 each for tumbler cup, bowl and plate. Target.com.
BY KRISTIN BOYD | PHOTOS BY TANIA COLAMARINO, AMA PHOTOGRAPHY
