by Alyse Passmore

Created on: October 30, 2009   Last Updated: October 31, 2009

We have all walked into a dorm room and hesitated. Wow this is this is what university life is all about. Before us stands a blank slate, 4 walls met by 4 corners of eggshell white just waiting for fingerprints. But, that's not the personal touch any college girl seeks. While, interior decorators are raving about white most of us will be clearing space for a straight jacket by the time winter finals roll around.

Don't go fearing for your unfortunate daughters or pitying your friends there is hope yet. With our mighty god of winter, Ullr, blowing the last of fall free from the trees soon students all over the continent will set off for home to candy canes and steamy cocoa with smiles reaching across their ruddy cheeks.

And this is precisely your chance to step, don't be stressed, it won't require drop sheets and eviction notices for students of adjoining rooms. No need to call in the big guys as everything will be at your finger tips. There are gadgets and gizmos to be had without even leaving your house.

First, as you're reading this article on the hottest dorm items for female college students pull your explorer up on another tab. Type in Twenty2.net. What you're at is a site for removable wall paper. It's a brilliant stocking stuffer - it will even stiffen the leg of the stocking. The only down fall is that it runs at about $59 American for 14 linear feet. For less purchase peel-away wall decals from whatisbilk.com. Silhouettes of wrought iron headboards and chandeliers are great for the girly girl. However, there is really something for everyone's taste as this company has a huge selection of stick and peel graphics novel for a cookie cutter dorm room.

Help your family members, help your friends, embrace the fact that although this isn't the massive walk-in closet that they originally thought it was there is a bright side. In the design world small is always paired with the adjective cozy. Splurge on a set of Egyptian cotton sheets, silk pillow cases and a fancy coverlet. Furthermore, experiment with natural fibres or appliqu shames to achieve the look and feel she wants. Check out potterybarn.com and their new holiday bedding with heirloom designs or just stick to the old and order a fabulous monogram sheet set. She will love her dorm room cot if it's hotel chic.

Storage is essential when space is lacking. Give her wicker baskets filled with woollies and metal buckets with chocolate melts. When she returns she will be able to bring these into play in her

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