For those of you just joining us, we thought we’d cover some of our favorite posts on The Frugal Materialist so far…
1. Five Easy Steps to a Happy Home
2. Get the Look: Elvis Presley’s Graceland Mansion
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3. The Steampunk Bathroom
4. Get the Look: Twin Peaks
5. 1st Dibs Picks
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6. Top 5 Ways to Spruce Up Drab Walls
7. Great Online Art Sources For Cheap
8. DIY Terrariums Step-by-Step!
9. Mancave Sofas
10. Get The Look: The Minimalistic Bedroom
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Check out our boards on Pinterest! We selected our favorite budget pieces from the FM blog and will be adding pins daily.
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As we’ve mentioned before, bathrooms are just the right size to get a little zany with décor. They’re a much smaller commitment than, say, a living room and fun bathrooms always make for a nice surprise. A nautically-themed bathroom definitely plays off the water aspect and incorporates lots of navy blue, stripes and tarnished surfaces. You’ll feel like you’re “Under the Sea†every time you take a bath.
This nautical light is technically for outdoor use, but no reason you can’t use it inside. $19.95.
Nautical-Design Outdoor Light
Place this playful mat next to the tub. $36.41.
Imports Décor Nautical Novelty Doormat
Keep track of time with this tarnished wall clock. $32.
14 In. Circular Antique Nautical Clock
Get some rope action in there, with this photo print. $34.99.
Nautical Ropes on a Dock Photographic Print
Blue striped shower curtain from West Elm. $39.00.
Stripe Shower Curtain
“A†stands for “Aquaticâ€â€”monogrammed bath towel from Target in navy. $21.99
Monogrammed Bath Towel - Navy
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Everyone knows that Etsy is the place to go for arts and crafts, but did you also know that vintage furniture is for sale too? Interesting items abound, and many vendors are willing to ship within the U.S. All these picks for $100 or less. Etsy Vintage: it’s like 1stDibs poor–but hot–cousin.
This green desk filer would enliven even the most mundane of cubicles. $51.
huge and heavy . industrial green steel office organizer
Type handwritten notes and invites on this retro typewriter. $55.
Red beige and blue Smith-Corona Cougar XLTypewriter with carrying case
These gilt wall shelf/picture frames are funky—as are the ladies depicted. $58.
Pair Vintage GOLD GILT Antique Style WALL Shelf with Pictures
It’s a bench AND a shoe rack! Great for small entryways. $58.
Mid-Century Vintage Bench and Shoe Rack
This paisley storage box is just waiting to be stuffed with memorabilia. $85.
Vintage Retro Paisley Storage Box
If I were the proud owner of this vintage bingo cage, I’d put it on my kitchen counter, loaded with limes and kumquats. $76.
super large Vintage metal bingo cage
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As always, cool stuff under $30 for your home!
Color Wheel Melamine Round Tray, $24
giant ice cream cone lamp, $30
SET OF 4 MULTI NESTING FRAMES, $29
Pantone Notebook, $15
Fresh Authentic Traditional Savon de Marseille Olive Cube, $12
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How about this unique vintage ’50s floor lamp with tiered shade for $140? Pick it up in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn.
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