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It's back-to-school time, babes! And whether you're mourning the end of summer or getting all pumped up for the new year, redoing your desk will give your room a fall refresh *and* give you some serious inspo if you're striving for a Rory Gilmore semester<\/a>.<\/p>\n We've rounded up our fave easy ways to spruce up a desk for the new school year. to keep your room's vibes as high as your grades!<\/p>\n Reorganize your pens and pencils.<\/span><\/big><\/strong><\/p>\n If you're anything like us, the things you use most often tend to get thrown all over the place… and stay there.<\/p>\n Stop the clutter before it starts with a pencil cup or two (like these<\/a> coastal granddaughter-core wicker rattan woven ones, $15 for a set of two). Pencils, pens and scissors will stay neat and tidy, while supplies you use less often (like that floral-patterned duct tape) can go in the drawer.<\/p>\n Keep the surface clear.<\/span><\/big><\/strong><\/p>\n Lots of papers and books? Not a lot of drawer space? Instead of keeping your papers all piled up on the desk, try stashing them in a magazine holder<\/a>. Keeping your desk surface free of stuff will free up your mind to focus on your work.<\/p>\n Add a candle or two.<\/span><\/big><\/strong><\/p>\n Give your desk a *literal* glow-up with a scented candle to brighten things up! Lighting a candle (or two, or three…) feels luxurious, and the warm cozy glow might just help you concentrate.<\/p>\n Aromatherapy is your friend: try this<\/a> eucalyptus spearmint candle for stress relief ($26). (And check out these<\/a> cute candle holders!)<\/p>\n Just make sure you blow the candles out every time you leave the room—or try battery-powered candles (like these<\/a>, $8 for two) if you're skittish.<\/p>\n Do a weekly purge.<\/span><\/big><\/strong><\/p>\n Because staying organized = staying productive! To keep papers from piling up, go through your desk once a week. All done with that permission slip or algebra scratch paper? Throw it in the recycling to make room for next week's haul.<\/p>\n Tag us in your glowed-up desk pics @girlslifemag<\/a>!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Looking for more school inspo? We've got you covered:<\/strong>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/content\/deskglowuppencilcase.jpg\")
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