November 20, 2012

smu 

Even though college life limits us to a dorm room dinner, we still LOVE the idea of sharing Thanksgiving with friends before heading home for the holiday.  And why not celebrate in style?  Swoozie’s has got you covered!

Give Thanks Door Plaque: Y’all, look at this cute wall plaque to spice up your room! A little decoration has never hurt anyone!

Stuffed – Foam Cup: Need something to hold your drink? We LOVE these adorable foam cups—Thanksgiving style!

Turkey and Pie – Beverage Napkins: And some paper napkins for your yummy treats? How perfect are these for a Texas Thanksgiving?!

smu,

Even though college life limits us to a dorm room dinner, we still LOVE the idea of sharing Thanksgiving with friends before heading home for the holiday.  And why not celebrate in style?  Swoozie’s has got you covered!

Give Thanks Door Plaque: Y’all, look at this cute wall plaque to spice up your room! A little decoration has never hurt anyone!

Stuffed – Foam Cup: Need something to hold your drink? We LOVE these adorable foam cups—Thanksgiving style!

Turkey and Pie – Beverage Napkins: And some paper napkins for your yummy treats? How perfect are these for a Texas Thanksgiving?!

October 21, 2012

baylor,

Designing a space to call your own is a process that never really ends—we are always spotting things around town to add to our room.  We’ve been eyeing these items from Junque in The Trunk for a bit of dorm room inspiration this week.  This home décor store has one-of-a-kind finds for very reasonable prices.

September 15, 2012

smu,

Still looking for finishing touches for your dorm—or if you’re lucky—apartment?  We recommend scoping out the one-of-a-kind goods at Uptown Country in Snider Plaza.  You’ll find upcycled and reinvented furnishings and home décor accents and the store’s proximity to campus means a shorter distance to haul your treasures home.

July 11, 2012

am,

Your college fund probably won’t get you too far when it comes to redecorating the 10’ x 10’ living space you—and a friend—will call home for the next year, but it’s important to add a little flare to the cramped cube that’s become a rite of passage for college student. We always hit up the sale section at the back of World Market for a quick—and affordable—design pick-me-up.  With pieces that have been handcrafted from all over the world, the store is full of creative inspiration that’s sure to kick-start your dorm room overhaul.

1.  Indian Metal Trunk
2. Hexagon Soapstone Box
3. Natural Betty Woven Water Hyacinth Baskets 
4. Peacock Canister

June 15, 2012

tech,

Whether you’re settling in back home after a long semester in the dorms, or revamping your apartment in between semesters, Classy Country is one of our favorite Lubbock spots for original pieces to dress up our living space.  Pick up the perfect dose of Texas chic in the form of canvas paintings, crosses, rustic metal art and customizable signs.  Definitely add this store to your Lubbock shopping repertoire—it’s a great last-minute gift spot!

March 20, 2012

tcu,

As college girls—or any girl with a heartbeat, really—we often catch ourselves fantasizing about elegant trips to Paris, filled with chic boutiques and wine sipping on the Seine.  A steamy European man may, or may not, make an appearance. We digress.  The reality? Our full time job—school—keeps our feet firmly planted in the states, at least for a while.  Yves Delorme on South University seems to be the next best thing.  The store carries fine European linens and home and bath accessories, so you can bring a little bit of the Parisian charm home with you.

Riley, the furry store pup, is the perfect greeter.  Plus, everybody has a dog in Paris! Being a stone’s throw from campus, or as they say in France, “coin de la rue,” you will have no problem finding yourself in your own whimsical Parisian setting. Until then, we’ll have to settle for macaroons from Whole Foods and sweet dreams in our Yves Delorme-covered beds. Au revoir!

January 31, 2012

tcu,

From trendy iPhone covers to every home accessory imaginable, WRARE is West 7^th’s best-kept secret with vintage finds for your humble abode. Not only are the items unique, WRARE offers greeting cards, typography items with an industrial twist, Barr-Co. candles and much more. We adore their animal and stock show accessories—perfect for a true Fort Worthian.

July 18, 2011

am, baylor, smu, tcu, tech, ut,

You may already have a lock on all the cutesie fun stuff for your dorm room, but what about the real essentials–you know, the things you’ll actually need to survive dorm life? Here’s a must-have list from a UT grad who’s seen and done it all:

Under-bed storage is key in a 20′ x 10′ room (for two). These bed risers from Target or Bed, Bath & Beyond are the best $10 investment you can make to increase your storage space. Tip: You might need a slightly longer bed skirt to cover these rather unsightly necessities.

Now that you’ve got some extra room, it’s time to utilize it to the max. Under the bed is by far the best place to store all those things you just had to bring to college, but don’t use every day…like your vast handbag collection. Put them out of sight with sleek stacking drawers from The Container Store.

The best way to keep food in your room without looking like the fat kid? Keep it organized and tidy. The elfa compact fridge cart has drawers for food storage and a surface for a TV or mini-fridge on top.

Did your first glimpse of dorm room closet space make you want to run screaming from the building? Maximize what little hanging space you do have with Real Simple Slimline Hangers. They really are less bulky than other hangers, and the surface will also keep your tops from slipping off.

June 14, 2011

am, baylor, smu, tcu, tech, ut,

Make your dorm room the place to hang out this semester with this Knotted Melati Hanging Chair from Anthropologie.  We love the way it provides extra seating without taking up precious floorspace, and you can even use it for storage when no one’s sitting in it.  It comes in three different colors, so there’s an option to suit any color scheme.

June 9, 2011

Horchow Finale is having a sitewide sale for 25% off…making it the perfect time to snag cool bedding for your new dorm room.  Just enter “SUNSHINE” at checkout.  But, hurry because the sale ends today.