Where smart spending meets timeless design

Hi, I’m Paula—bargain hunter, design enthusiast, and creator of FrugalDesigner.com.

Like a lot of us, I’ve always wanted my home to feel cozy, beautiful, and pulled together… but without handing over a week’s paycheck for a side table. Over the years, I became a master of what I call “the budget upgrade”—those smart little tweaks that make a room feel put together, yet personal. Even if everything in it was on sale, thrifted, or found with a sneaky coupon code.

I started FrugalDesigner.com to help others do the same: create homes that reflect who you are, without financial stress. Whether it’s a $20 lamp that looks like $200, or a styling trick that makes your living room Pinterest-worthy, I’m here to prove that style and savings can absolutely coexist.

So grab a coffee (or a clearance candle), and let’s make your home feel like a million bucks—for way, way less.