The Enduring Allure of the Classic Canvas Tote

Move over designer logos—this summer, the understated canvas tote is quietly taking center stage as the must-have ‘It’ bag of 2025.

canvas boat tote.
image from one of my favorite Instagram accounts to follow: @ironicboatandtote

Canvas tote bags have come a long way from their humble beginnings.

Originally designed to haul ice blocks from car to freezer.

These totes were made from heavy-duty canvas to withstand weight and moisture.

Over time, its sturdy construction and utilitarian charm made it a favorite beyond the ice house—used by boaters, beach goers, and eventually fashion lovers.

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Dorm Room Decor and Essentials For College

Back by popular demand – all the dorm room decor and essentials your college student will need!
It might seem a little early, but now is the best time to tackle this list of dorm room and college living essentials.
For a number of reasons, you’ll want to tackle this project sooner than later, but right now about 90% of these items are currently on sale.

Door room decor and essentials for college.

Dorm life has come a long way from the plastic milk crates and wipe off memo boards that I remember from my own college life experience.

Although, I will say, most dorm rooms are still the same small spaces I remember.

I first posted this round up of door room decor, essentials and school supplies several years ago!

Before I even had kids in college, the original round up was done with the help of our former babysitter.

Now that I have my own college students, I’ve updated this post dramatically!

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