Creative Inspiration

I’m pretty excited to share some great creative work! A fellow co-worker and MIAD grad of mine, Jackie Berndt, created this video as part of her senior thesis. I think it’s the perfect example of using everyday things in new ways – an essential skill to the well trained rummager. It sounds cheesy but I [...]


Apartment Checklist

To kick off the apartment furnishing, I’ve assembled a master-moving-out checklist. I’ll be the first to admit I’m aiming high, but I’m confident I can find almost everything I need at flea markets, rummage sales, thrift stores and street curbs around Milwaukee. Feel free to critique and add your two cents….The list is good. The [...]


Official Blog Launch

This is a blog about frugality…in the most positive, innovative, and fashionable sense of the word! It’s a blog about conversation pieces, individuality, and style that doesn’t cost and arm and a leg. Plainly put, this blog is about my attempt to furnish an apartment and  wardrobe on the cheapest means possible. I invite you [...]