Author: Dolly

GET THE LOOK: SLEEP NO MORE

Sleep No More is a totally unique immersive experience from Punchdrunk that redefines–and expands the boundaries of–“theater.” It’s a multisensory delight that will leave you feeling like a different person than when you first stepped into the McKittrick Hotel, where…

STORE PROFILE: EVOLUTION

Evolution on Spring Street in Soho is a goldmine for all things natural history. This is eclectic home decor at its finest.   Have a hankering for a human skull? Evolution has a handful to choose from…   I’d buy…

FM ON FACEBOOK

Seen any cool rooms you’d like us to recreate frugally? Submit your photos and questions on our facebook page.  

STORE PROFILE: KIOSK SOHO

KIOSK in Soho proves good things come in small packages. tucked away on bustling Spring Street in Soho, it’s easy to miss. Discovering this store is an adventure, just look for the geometric neon sign peeking out from a dark…

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…

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…