Month: July 2011

COFFEE TABLE OF THE WEEK: TOKYO NOBODY

This week’s coffee table book, Tokyo Nobody, is a collection of Tokyo photographs by Masataka Nakano. If you’re a fan of Tokyo architecture or you’ve ever wondered what a city would look like devoid of people, this book is for…

1stDIBS PICKS: REAL ANTIQUES UNDER $135

It’s been a while since we’ve highlighted the best of 1stDibs’ more affordable wares. Here are some fun objects for $135 or under… This set of Aperitif carafes is just what I’d want to break out for a summer dinner…

COOL FREESTANDING COAT RACKS

Freestanding coat racks are a great way to liven up an entryway or office corner.  Unfortunately, cool coat racks are also surprisingly expensive (Exhibit A).  We scoured our favorite sites and found a handful of racks that pack a punch without price…

FRIDAY FINDS

Happy Friday readers, how’s your summer going? It’s turning out to be a busy season for us in the blogosphere, so write to thefrugalmaterialist@gmail.com if you’d like to be a guest blogger! Today’s finds, $55 or less. Lava lamps are…

COFFEE TABLE BOOK OF THE WEEK: PRIMATE PORTRAITS

This week’s pick, Like Us: Primate Portraits, is an outstanding collection of black and white portraits of primates acting casual in suburban households. Like Us: Primate Portraits Taken in the late 80’s/early 90’s, the interiors are a hilarious backdrop for…