I will be flying in and therefore it would probably be better to buy bigger items (like lamps, room accessories, etc) once I arrive. Are there places in the area to purchase things like this? If not, where would one go?

I will be flying in and therefore it would probably be better to buy bigger items (like lamps, room accessories, etc) once I arrive. Are there places in the area to purchase things like this? If not, where would one go? — Asked by Anonymous

Best places in town (and nearby) to purchase items for your new room:

1. Goodwill or Salvation Army: A great place for buying quirky lamps, nightstands, extra bookshelves, lil’ knick knacks, etc.

2. Walmart or Kmart: mattress pad, comforter, pillows, sheets, towels, lamp, laundry basket, shower caddy

3. ERC Community Warehouse: If you want to find that special, pre-owned loveseat, couch, or overstuffed chair

4. Camelot Village: An antiquer’s dream!! Room after room (three stories in a huge converted barn, in fact) of antique furniture, collectibles, and god only knows what else

5. Manchester outlets (including Polo/Ralph Lauren & Michael Kors): For those who desire a higher thread count, several of the outlets here have great deals on linens.

There’s also always the option of purchasing items online, from say, Bed Bath & Beyond, and having them shipped to school before you get here. I would actually highly recommend this for things like mattress pads, comforters, and anything else that’s particularly bulky that you don’t feel like schlepping on the plane with you.

Also, check out the Bennington Rooms series by India K. ‘12 to see what various students have done with their spaces.

Happy nesting!

-Amira ‘13