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Here's to splurging on the small stuff...
Our top budget design finds to keep you inspired! Photo(s): IKEA, See Jane Work, Wal-Mart, Fred Flare, Reform School
A design staple that makes any room affordable and modern.
2. No. 2 Organizer Magnets, See Jane Work, $9
You'll be the No. 1 Organizer with these No. 2 Magnets.
3. Martha Stewart Ribbon Design Edger Punch, Wal-Mart, $14
Craftsters unite! A ribbon edge puncher perfect for invites, scrapbooks and correspondence.
4. Staple-free Stapler, Fred Flare, $9
Kid-friendly and incredibly adorable. Bonus? It's teeny enough to fit in your child's backpack.
5. Vladmaster Jeremiah Barnes, Reform School, $23
A viewfinder with attitude, the Vladmaster Jeremiah Barnes series is a must-have.
The best things come in small packages... and price tags. Photo(s): Knock Knock, Kikkerland, Curiosity Shoppe, Paper Source, Urban Outfitters
Stylish organization for every day of the week.
7. O'Snap Foldable Wastebasket, Kikkerland, $22
A foldable wastebasket you can store in your car, office or anywhere on-the-go!
8. Slingshot Pencil, Curiosity Shoppe, $9
Because face it -- your inner child has to come out at some point.
9. The Art of the Handmade Note, Paper Source, $16
The best correspondence etiquette book to date.
10. Fork, Knife and Spoon Hooks, Urban Outfitters, $10
For use in the kitchen, entryway, or anywhere your favorite foodie hangs their hat.
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Next time you feel like rewarding yourself, pick up one of our budget finds for less than the price of a pedicure! Happy shopping!
Reader comments (Page 1 of 1)
It's a shame when polls like this ask shoppers about their opinions of "cool" designs, especially during a serious recession. I am a designer and the only thing "cool" about most of these choices is the price. Otherwise they're pretty crappy and many are really bad for the environment.
ReplyOMG JD....chill out. how are any of these bad for the environment? they are cool gadgets and nothing more. get over it...."designer"...we're so impressed!
Oh I just love Paper Source! They have such cute stationary and office/school supplies! This is a nice collection of all the design items across the board for both price and look.
ReplyI would also mention Anthropoligie, SortingwithStyle.com, and Galison.
Jamie
Theyre expensive but the best designed couches are love sacs. they arnt known as much for their couches as their bean bags but the couches can be made into any shape and are very useful. i looked for furniture in local stores but once uve seen the uses of these love sactionals nothing else compared. and they are guarenteed for life. also at the stores the managers and workers will throw in a lot of free stuff because they know how hard it is to pay for their furniture. i bought 5 bases and 8 sides for about 3000 and they threw in a 600 dollar love sac with a cover and free pillows and free shipping.
ReplyI am suprised that Ikea only made the list once. Ikea is effing amazing! But, atleast it made number 1!
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