Flea market shopping can be daunting, especially when you’re shopping for the home. Enter Flea Market Style
If you find yourself craving an old world look, this book provides excellent inspiration to get you started. From expert insight on how to spot valuable objects to tips on arranging vintage with modern, this gorgeously photographed book is a true inspiration to those who want their home to tell a story.
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Cheap umbrellas are as big of an eyesore on the sidewalk as they are in your entryway or closet. Chuck those bought-under-duress cheapies and graduate to a more grownup umbrella—one with a real handle, even! Plus, you’ll be less likely to leave one of these lovelies behind in a bar or restaurant.
Muji excels at simplicity, but this orange umbrella is anything but boring. $15.95.
Markable Umbrella
The Don’t-Mix-Plaids Rule encounters a big loophole with this playful Totes model, resplendent with a real wooden shaft. $30.
totes Patchwork Plaid Deluxe Stick Umbrella
Remember the Hypercolor craze of the 90’s? This color-changing umbrella from MoMA takes it to higher (and wetter) level—its white splotches turn neon in the rain. $40 from the MoMA Store.
Color-Changing Umbrella
You didn’t spend an extra five minutes putting on waterproof eye makeup this morning just to hide it under nylon, now did you? The clear bubble umbrella from Urban Outfitters. $18.
Clear Bubble Umbrella
Shiver me timbers—it’s a Pirate Umbrella! $32 via Uncommongoods.
PIRATE UMBRELLA
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Shopping for a sofa? Here are our favorite picks from across the web.
An oldie but goodie, the IKEA SÄTER is a handsome easy-to-clean model.
SÄTER 2.5-seat sofa, $399
This girly floral settee looks cozy and cute and comes in several colors and prints.
Bristol Floral Pillow-Top Settee, $550
Like all things Japanese, the compact sofa from MUJI is so cute you could put it in your pocket.
MUJI Compact Sofa in White or Brown, $327.50
I’m crazy about this minimalist Asian lowrider sofa with an ornate organic wood frame. Marked down by 50% from $1000.
Tong Sofa, $500
The studs make it cool. Marked down by $100.
Liam Bonded Leather Sofa, $399
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Looking to dress up your windows?
Sheer linen drapes have a way of making a room feel both elegant and casual at the same time. They filter the light so nicely and have the perfect balance of structure and flow. You may find their prices to be very varied but don’t fret. Sites like funkypriceguide.com can help you find listed drapes online at a reasonable price. Below, some of my affordable favorites.
These Sheer Linen Drapes at Pottery Barn are on sale.
Linen Sheer Drape, $33-58
Window panels from West Elm come in a variety of lengths and neutral shades to fit no matter what.
Sheer Linen Window Panel, $9.99 – $43
From Crate and Barrel, another no-nonsense option.
Linen Sheer Natural Curtain Panel, from $29.95
The open weave on these Overstock drapes creates a more natural texture and look.
Linen Open Weave Natural Sheer Curtain Panel , $40.49
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Taxidermy is everywhere these days. Though pretty high up on the coolness scale, it also costs a pretty penny and isn’t suitable for hardcore animal lovers. Here are some taxidermy alternatives that will add flair to your wall without the guilt.
For those bummed that they will never be able to “bag†a dinosaur, Urban Outfitters brings you this, for just $24.99.
Inflatable Dino Head
Get on this little guy’s good graces, and he may just tell you how many licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Tootsie Pop. $13.85 on Amazon.
16-Inch Molded Owl
Cabela’s provides fishing tale fodder for the city slicker with this resin-based Bluegill replica. $79.00.
Cabela's Fish Mount Replica
Dapper Cadaver is one of the better URLs I’ve seen in a while. They sell all manner of neat oddities, like this jackalope head for just $36!
Replica Fur Jackalope Head
This cardboard rhino let’s you channel your inner Hemingway, minus the booze and broads. $52 from Cardboard Safari.
large rhino trophy
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Happy Friday, everyone. We at Frugal Materialist are desperately holding on to the last vestiges of summer. As such, this week’s Friday Finds are all in sprightly green and $30 or less.
Instead of nasty Post-It notes, encourage cohabitants to keep it clean with this fresh sign. $9.53 from the Home Depot.
Lynch Sign Co. Green Pitch In Sign
This Casabella bucket is surely better looking than whatever is currently lurking under your kitchen sink. $12.99 from The Container Store.
eclipse™ Cleaning System Bucket by Casabella®
At long last: a balloon with class. The $1.20 Chandelier balloon.
Green Chandelier Balloon
It slices! It dices! It looks great in the dish rack! The Santoku knife is $9.95Â via Amazon.
Hampton Forge Tomodachi 7-Inch Santoku Knife
This cheeky umbrella cover says, “Hurricane Irene who?†$27.73.
Green Nylon Umbrella Cover
Green is clean. The $15.99 Penguin soap dispenser from Organize.com.
Penguin Soap Dispenser in Avocado
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