Author: Meghan

POUFS

Poufs have the fun factor of a beanbag and the integrity of an ottoman. As such, these versatile pieces can be placed just about anywhere as additional seating, leg rests and side tables. Here are some of our favorites for…

GET THE LOOK: SLEEP NO MORE (PART TWO)

  As highlighted in our Get the Look post from last week, Sleep No More is a totally unique immersive experience from Punchdrunk that redefines “theater.” The dozens of rooms on display are so eerily beautiful that they suck you…

NON-HIDEOUS IRONING BOARDS

I was recently in the unfortunate position of having to buy a new ironing board. I say “unfortunate” because finding a non-hideous ironing board is surprisingly difficult. Most have covers featuring in-your-face stripes or matronly flowers (Exhibit A ; Exhibit…

CRAZY FOR CARDBOARD

Cardboard is gaining popularity as a quirky, environmentally-friendly design material. But just because it’s a cheap material doesn’t mean that all cardboard furniture is affordable. Designer cardboard still carries a very designer price tag: the Frank Gehry Wiggle chair (designed…

FRIDAY FINDS: WACKY PARTY EDITION

When throwing a party, it’s advisable to splurge on the food and liquid refreshments and spare in the décor department. Frugal decorations needn’t be boring, however. For this week’s Friday Finds, we’ve rounded up some festive party stuff for $25…

DESIGN AROUND: A STATEMENT LIGHT

Building a look around a quality statement piece is a good way to anchor a room. When augmented with lower-cost pieces, it’s also a good way to achieve a look that’s greater than the sum of its parts (i.e. looks…

FRIDAY FINDS

Happy Friday everyone. I don’t know about you, but I seem to have an inordinate number of friends with summer birthdays. As a result, here are some cute small gift ideas, all for $25 or less. This camera case looks…