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Display Name: DF @ FrugalMaterialist
Personal URL: http://www.frugalmaterialist.com
Member Since: 10/22/10

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Thanks for featuring our Get the Look post on the Ace Hotel Palm Springs! We love that place.


Incorporating Southwestern Inspiration
2/17/12 5:21 PM

great post! If you want more retro kitchen ideas, we did a post on retro appliances here: http://bit.ly/lKiOlI

(it's been a while so some items are sold, but some great ones are still available)


Get the Look: A Retro Kitchen
10/14/11 1:40 PM

If you read our blog you see that we offer many alternatives to the original that in my opinion aren't copies, but have great design with a smaller price tag.

I think Maxwell started the discussion with this last night, saying that he falls on both sides of the argument. I'm just trying to say that I feel the same. Although I support and appreciate the originals, I think everyone deserves to have a beautiful home, not just those with bigger budgets.


Knockoffs: Flattery or Theft? 7.26.11
Apartment Therapy Design Evenings
7/27/11 3:01 PM

We love and appreciate great design and understand the drawbacks of supporting knockoffs, so we were happy to attend the panel discussion last night.

However, as bloggers who write about frugal interior design, we realize that sometimes a knockoff is the only option.

If you're interested, here are some knockoff related posts on our blog: http://bit.ly/qdl8bh


Knockoffs: Flattery or Theft? 7.26.11
Apartment Therapy Design Evenings
7/27/11 12:59 PM

I went to the design on a dime show and took a bunch of photos for my blog, The Frugal Materialist. For more coverage:
http://bit.ly/kJ3k60

Thanks!


5 Design on a Dime Lessons That Work for Any Room
6/3/11 12:05 AM

Wow one of the best house tours so far...it's a bit too glam and girly for my personal taste, but I appreciate the aesthetic. It looks like a lot of thought and love was put into this. Gorgeous house!


Corina's Hollywood Glamour on a Budget
House Tour
3/30/11 6:51 PM

I'm curious about how you did the white floors too - it's so tricky painting floors in a rental!

I did a post on how to achieve a budget white bedroom on my blog...http://bit.ly/e93s0K


Marta's 350 Square Foot White Space
House Call
3/23/11 4:33 PM

I saw these hanging at Spinello Projects @ the Scope NY show recently. They are truly unique, enormous and beautiful in person. I love that these pieces are works of art but are also meant to be used as rugs. I would love to own one of these!


Teddy Bear Skin Rugs by Agustina Woodgate
3/20/11 12:34 AM

I did a post on clocks a while ago, most aren't available anymore, but there is a great classic clock from Crate and Barrel for $50.
http://www.crateandbarrel.com/decorating-and-accessories/clocks/embossed-numbers-wall-clock/f27375

my original post...
http://bit.ly/dSMHKh


Classic Clocks for Every Room of the Home
2/8/11 12:13 PM

whiteonwhite - here's a similar one but it's small
http://www.amazon.com/White-BAROQUE-frame-by-SIXTREES/dp/B001CS8RUY

I'm sure a more thorough google search for "baroque frame" will help!


Bright & Bold Artwork From Our House Tours
2/7/11 5:30 PM

I just did a post about finding affordable art online! I know you all know about etsy, society6, 20x200, but have you considered eBay? Sooo many oversized vintage repro posters for pennies. Anyway, some of my picks here...please let me know what you think : )
http://frugalmaterialist.com/2011/02/03/great-art-for-cheap/


Bright & Bold Artwork From Apartment Therapy House Tours
2/7/11 10:40 AM

I dunno, I actually love the first photo! Maybe it's not the most practical setup, but it's so beautiful if you have a colorful wardrobe to show off in a white space.
Here is a post on budget white bedroom design...http://frugalmaterialist.com/2010/10/26/white-bedrooms/


Closet Case: Closet Storage Solutions
1/11/11 11:25 PM

I really love these stemless wine glasses that I recently bought at Ikea
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50116183

When we were in the checkout line, my boyfriend dropped one by accident on their cement floor and we couldn't find a scratch on it! Even the checkout guy said he was going to get some for himself after that. They are excellent quality for the price imho.


Best Wine Glasses 2010
11/1/10 8:41 PM

Just wrote about this too! I list 5 finds under $10, http://frugalmaterialist.com/2010/10/15/friday-finds-for-10-or-less/#1


10 Bargain Basement Finds For Less Than $5
10/25/10 5:33 PM

Those are gorgeous!


Black and White Pumpkins
10/22/10 3:44 PM