Praia Piquinia by Christian Chaize. so, cheap is not my favorite word, but it does get the point across. inexpensive, affordable, for the budget-conscious. and, 20×200 is a grand place for good cheap art. jen bekman started the site with two core goals in mind: “i want everyone to collect art, and I want to enable an economy that allows more artists to make a ... 
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there’s some brand new and very affordable looks at ikea – never mind that some of them may look old, or at least a little vintage. first up — your guests will never guess when you break out the good china, that it’s from, ummm, ikea. skyn is ikea’s new elegant line of dinnerware with a uniquely modern shape ($10 – $30). ikea has also added... 
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vases (from $4.99), via ivy style33. so, i have a bit of a love-hate relationship with ikea. on the one hand, i don’t think many of us are too fond a mass-produced items. i like found, unique, one of a kind objects. but one the other hand, ikea has some wonderfully Scandinavian and stylish designer items at prices that are hard to beat. i don’t want everything-ikea,... 
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a while back i posted about the fabulous, and quite affordable ace hotel chain. ace is known for thrifted, vintage-inspired furnishings, and uncommonly fair prices, geared towards up and coming indie bands, artists and the like. you know, those of us who can’t spring for a big budget hotel, but like staying in fashionably stylish places, in locations like new york, portland,... 
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