Affordable is good, but lets face it, you can’t beat free. So when it comes to calendars for next year it doesn’t get much better than the very free Blueant Studio Calendar. There are strings attached though, you have to make it yourself. They have included all the beautiful pictures with dates below, you just have to print them all out and bind them if you wish. They look to have been made with Apples iPhoto program and have Applelicious layout and design. While you are over there, make sure you check out Blueant Studio’s blog, they have some nice eye candy.

Available at Blueant Studio for FREE.

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If you are looking for affordable modern furniture Target is usually a good place to go. While the quality is not always the best, it’s the best design for dollar amount that many of us can get. The Urban Chair is no exception. I haven’t seen it in person, so I can’t really comment on the quality, but none of the reviews online said quality was a problem. The chair sits low to the ground, and has an adjustable 3 position back. It is upholstered with microfibre and has chrome plated metal legs.
Available for $40 from Target.

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A while ago I ran a poll about how I could improve the site here at Grassroots Modern. One of the popular responses was to do more complete DIY posts with explanations of how I build things. Let me just say I have the best intentions, but so far I haven’t gotten around to it. For those of you with a closet project coming up needing some good advice, make sure you check out the new book by my friend Chris over at Gleason Woodworking Studio. It’s called The Complete Custom Closet and it has everything you need to tackle that closet quandary you have been stressing about.

Available from Amazon.com for $16

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Things are always better when they serve more than just one purpose, take these great cards from Thing Farm for example. Not only are they very stylish wood veneer, but the snowflake shape can easily be punched out and used for a Christmas ornament. They also promise that no two snowflake designs are identical, just like the real thing. The beautiful wood veneers are bound to heavyweight paper and come with a matching envelope and red tie for $6.

Available from Thing Farm for $6.

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It’s not easy to find a nice looking platform bed at an affordable price. The Valentina Platform bed from Simply Platform Beds may just fit the ticket if you have a tight budget. The look is simple and clean, with no extra frills, and the price shows it. For only $149 for a double and $169 for a queen and free shipping, this bed is a great deal. Don’t forget though, you get what you pay for. This bed is made of “High quality particle board sections with a pure white laminate..” Still $149 is a good deal.

Available from Simply Platform Beds for $149

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