thePULSEBringing the Cool Back to School
By Rachel Shuster
The heat is gone, pools are closed and bathing suits are packed away. That’s right, summer is over. It’s back to writing papers, cramming for tests and rolling out of bed to make it to that 8 a.m. class. But hey, doing all that doesn’t seem so bad when CSN Stores makes it look so good.
Starting in 2002, CSN Stores has grown rapidly into a Top 10 online retailer of home and office goods located in Boston. Taking up three floors of the Prudential Center, this cultivating shopping destination has become the “best kept secret in home and office goods on the web for nearly six years.” Regularly adding more than 10,000 products per month to their 200+ web sites like CSNStores.com, AllModern.com, Cookware.com, Luggage.com, BedroomFurniture.com, CSNLighting.com and Strollers.com, CSN Stores is the perfect place for affordable and stylish back-to-school shopping.
Founders Niraj Shah and Steven Conine have worked to keep CSN Stores up to date with the latest trends. Leading brands on CSN Stores’ sites include La-Z-Boy, Herman Miller, iittala, Kartell, LG, Rachael Ray, Sanyo, Diaper Dude and many others.
No matter what you’re looking to pimp your dorm room with, this place has it. You can expect all the functionality of the basics but with the flair and innovation of the latest styles. What’s great about these items is that they are practical for all around use.
CSN is your best bet for back-to-school necessities. Here are some of the best items.
1. Techni Mobili – Tower Workcenter in Cherry – $119 – WritingDesksandMore.com
This is perfect for a college student with a limited amount of space but a big sense of style. With room for a PC or desktop and multiple shelves for a printer, speakers and other accessories, it is compact but surpasses its purpose with multiple features. It also has a pull out keyboard shelf with safety stop and room for a mouse and pad.
2. Clark and Mayfield – Rosemont Leather Laptop Tote – $149 – Luggage.com
The Rosemont Leather Laptop Tote is the ideal accessory for the on-the-go fashion connoisseur on campus. It’s made of Italian leather with faux suede lining. This bag is top notch in convenience and style with two outside cell phone pockets, an inside zipper pocket and room for a laptop and other necessities.
3. Herman Miller – C2 Climate Control – $280 – AllModern.com
Dorm rooms can get a little stuffy when you’re stressing over that midterm you have in a few hours. Chill out with this new personal climate controller device. This nifty tool uses advanced thermal electric technology where the C2 offers both heating and cooling settings. It also stops pollen and dust build up. No matter what the situation, you can stay comfortable. At least that’s one less thing to worry about when studying!
4. Weber – Char Q Grill – $159 – BarbecueGrillsAndMore.com
At school, Mom isn’t in the caf preparing your favorite meal. CSN has the next best thing with a brand new cooking machine, the Weber Char Q Grill.
This portable grill brings all the taste of home cooking with the ultimate convenience. It features two porcelain-enameled cast-iron cooking grates, a cast-aluminum lid and body and a glass-reinforced nylon frame. RAs don’t have to worry. Its top and bottom dampers allow appropriate airflow and heat control for extra safety.
These are just a few of CSN Stores’ “must have” back-to-school items for 2008. Check out their website at www.csnstores.com. There’s no question that with bargains, styles and utilities like this, you’ll be the hot topic on campus.
Head on over to www.csnstores.com and get shopping!
