It’s the most wonderful time of the year……..

No, I am not talking about Christmas. Backpacks, lunch bags and new school supplies – yes school will be starting next week and parents are preparing to ship the kids off to college or university, or in my case their first day of school.

I remember how exciting it was to get my new binders and fresh crisp paper and colored markers….it was so exciting to start the year off with all new supplies.

While looking for supplies for my daughter, I came across Pottery Barns’ back-to-school line up and while I don’t get paid to endorse PB, I think they really offer great school supplies.

The PB backpacks (love the supply pocket), lunch bags and locker systems are well organized for all the little stuff kids need and like to take with them to school. And for home study space they exceed a parent’s expectations. The flex wall system and style it desk are great at encouraging kids to hit the books.

If you are looking cool stylish supplies Russell and Hazel have awesome elastics and binders. And let’s not forget my favorite site See Jane Work; they have great colored pencils, notebook paper, Happezz butterfly clips in fun prints and cool magnets to help organize your bulletin board!

With all these great supplies how could you not be excited to go back-to-school!

Not just for teeny-boppers?

Teen rooms and dorm décor has really improved from the days of milk crate book shelves and futon beds. Pottery Barn Teen (PB Teen) has a great collection of inspiring room décor and accessories that I think can work in any room, at any age.

Their Kensington Collection is bold and vibrant – with beautiful bursting red and pink flowers. The rugs they have right now are beautifully laden with smart floral and bird designs; I could see these in a beautiful sitting room or home office.

PB Teen has everything for every room in the house – check out the pendant lamps – have you ever seen a cord scrunchie look so good?

On a more kitsch note – I would love to accessorize my daughter's room with the pretty soft colored pillows and plush animal.

While PB Kids is a great source for kids rooms, I would not discount PB Teen as being too old for them …. or too young for us!