Emily is Smiling

Lately I've been busy shopping for my dorm room for college.  Even though it's a little stressful trying to pick out cute color schemes while not overloading my room with too many accessories, shopping for bedspreads and dishsets is so much fun!  My sister Amy is fifteen and she keeps saying, "I can't wait until I get to shop for my dorm room!"

The hardest thing can be deciding what to bring, what to get rid of, and what to leave behind.  I don't want to bring too much stuff to college, but I definitely want to bring everything I need.  I thought I'd share what I've been buying recently to give you guys a glimpse into my future room (:D) and also to give tips on moving into a brand new apartment.

Today I'll show you my dishes.  My favorite colors are black and white, so my dish scheme will black, white, and red.  The red idea came from a gift that a sweet friend MADE for me.  Look at this beautiful cross!  It's one of a kind and I hope to hang it in my kitchen area.  If not, I will give it a place on my bedroom wall.

I bought all of my dishes from Target.  I saw them several months ago and immediately ran to my mom and said, "These are MINE."  Black and white and then red as well.  Perfect. 

It was a weird feeling to only buy a few of each item.  We have a lot of bowls and a LOT of cups at my house because of everyone in my family.  There are five of us, but when I move out, it'll be only me.  I only had to buy a few of each item.

I decided to buy three big plates.  These will be for a big dinner.  They're sturdy and I don't think they'll break or chip easily.  You can purchase them here from Target's website in a set of a big plate, little plate, and a bowl, but when I was actually at Target, they were available for about $2.99 each, which I thought was a pretty good price.  I was trying to pick a favorite, but I really can't decide.  I love the bicycle one... and I think the one with the stripes looks so tribal... but I love the crazy flowers too.  Augh, I just love these so much! 

I also bought three smaller plates.  You can see the size difference in the picture with me.  The smaller bowls will be perfect for a small lunch or a snack during the day.  I went with the same theme.  A giant red flower, the tribal marks, and then a new triangular tribal-looking design that I perhaps love most of all.  Again, at the Target website, you can purchase a set for $21.99, but at the store, I got these smaller plates for $1.99 each.  I can't find the red flower designs on the Target website.

I can't find the red bowls on the Target website at all and the black ones come in the same types of sets.  At the Target store, I was able to purchase the bowls for $1.99 each.  I chose to buy four: two red and two black.  I eat a lot of cereal, soups, and canned food, so I thought I might want an extra bowl.  The wheel design would have to be my favorite.  These bowls are a good size, as you can see from the picture where I'm holding them in my hands.  Perfect for a can of Ravioli or a bowl of cereal. 

My cups match these dishes.  They're somewhat clear with the wheel and triangular designs you can see on the plates.  I thought they were very pretty.  Plus, they're made of a durable plastic material, so even if they're dropped, I don't think they'll break easily.  I chose three cups: black, red, and white.  Perfect.  They were also $1.99 each.  Unfortunately, I can't find them at the Target website.

Finally, I got a twelve piece set of butter knives, forks, and spoons for $10.99... also at Target.  You can get'em on the Target website for the same price.  I chose red handles because they'll match the rest of my dish set. 

So these are the dishes I've bought for my dorm room so far. (: