tuesday's focus: online flare

sometimes a girl has to give in and accept the fact that she's got a mean cheap streak. and well, that girl is me. fredflare.com has become my little piece of online guilty pleasure heaven. if you have a tendency to appreciate fun, kitschy design like me, then log on here. it doesn't get any better than this. if you're looking for fun, funky stuff to accessorize every aspect of your life, well, this is the place. great designs by three by three seattle fill the home section and you can't go wrong with the cute pillows that look like logs. really, it's a fun way to indulge your inner cheapskate and your inner Home Design Ideas and Alternative at the same time. enjoy!

IT'S MAGNETIC [magnetic cupboard shelf*three by three] fred flare scoops up some cute designs by three by three from seattle. cute!

LITTLE KID FUN [apple placemat and coaster*fredflare.com] sometimes it's just fun to look at big bright colors and simple shapes. nice way to brighten up a tiny ny kitchen...

TOUGH LITTLE GUYS [peg mighties*fredflare.com] cute little magnets to hold all of your important take-out menus in place

SAY HELLO COOKIE [pear cellphone holder*fredflare.com] if you HAVE to carry your phone on your waist, do it in style, not like one of those wall street tools with those damn belt clips. eesh. so lame.