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With school comes plenty of studying, and you can
make your teen’s time hitting the books more efficient
and effective by helping them create a study space
that’s all their own. Check out these cool ideas.
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Paint Please. Turn the ordinary into something quite extraordinary with a coat of spray paint. Plain mason jars, cheap
glass vases, even empty cans can become fashionable pencil/pen holders that dress up any desk or study space. Metallics are always a fun choice. Personalize your holder with ribbon and stenciled-on initials. Write Now. Chalkboards are
lifesavers when you need to jot down a quick thought but don’t want to use up paper. And today, you can transform almost
anything into one. Chalkboard paint is easy to apply to silver trays or porcelain platters. Or go all out and paint a closet
door or a section of a wall. Sketch outlines or project to-do lists or brainstorm ideas for that upcoming essay.
Get Personal. Studying is serious business, but that doesn’t mean your teen can’t express their unique style while doing
it. Monogrammed or personalized notepads, binders and more let them add their own touch. And these fab Seventeen
frames (ITEC, $150) combine fashion and function beautifully. DIY Desk. Studying at a desk is a pretty traditional way
to do things, but sometimes, the tried and true is best. This sleek desk takes up minimum space and can be built in a few
hours. Visit www.potentialmagazine.com for complete instructions. Relax. Comfort is key when you’re trying to think.
Grab some soft pillows and stack them behind and all around on the floor for a concentration cocoon. You can spread out
notecards or multiple pages of notes where you can see them more easily. Just don’t get too cozy and take a nap!
PHOTOGRAPHY BY NIKKI P. • STYLING BY CRYSTAL STRICKLAND/SOUTHERN POSIES
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