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When I first blogged about Furnish it With Vintage enthusiast Connie, she was new to the blogging world but an old hand at thrifting, a gal who knows her way around Goodwill, Salvation Army and Value Village. But that's the thing about decorating with thrift, once you overhaul a sofa you'd better love it 'cause it's yours for a good long while. Fortunately, Connie does love her teak-arm sofa set, now looking smart and comfortable in an updated neutral chenille.
Full post and comments...Warehouse Warriors, Start Your Engines
Friday, April 12, 2013 by Chris
Every year I hear from at least one reader who saw the sale on styleNorth and snagged themselves a fantastic deal, so here we go again with the annual Gus Warehouse sale, tomorrow (Saturday, April 13), address details below. If you're serious about a sofa or another major piece from the Gus line, GO EARLY! This is a serious sale that people stake out and attack with a vigor worthy of the Flintstones' Betty and Wilma. Charge-It!
Full post and comments...Cluny High, Aalto Low
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 by Chris
Every retailer has sales, even high-end peddlers like Toronto's design-conscious Hollace Cluny (1070 Yonge Street). Thing is, I can't even afford their sale prices, not usually. However, in the HC window at the moment are some ravishing Alvar Aalto pendant lights marked WAY down from $365 each to just $109. Now that's a discount! The shop girl told me the store has four left in stock. Aalto designed the A330S Pendant Lamp in 1937 and it is still in production from Finland's Artek, which is where these are from.
Full post and comments...Garage Sale Gratitude
Sunday, May 20, 2012 by Chris
Saturday's styleNorth garage sale came and went in the blink of an eye but holy cow, what a success! People were lined up from 8:30 am and when the clock struck 9 we were deluged by cheerful bargain hunters. I want to thank everyone who came out and shopped with special thanks to NOW's Andrew Sardone and The Grid's Deal Junkie for featuring the sale in Thursday's papers, which no doubt bolstered attendance. Thanks also to my guest sellers, Susan, Lin, Kevin, Ingrid and Tim and Amy (above). You brought some great stuff and that's ultimately what made the sale such a big success.
Full post and comments...Anatomy of a Great Garage Sale
Monday, May 14, 2012 by Chris
In response to reader requests for a taste of what's in store at the Wychwood Gallery this Saturday I canvased my hoarder/collector cohorts and received these images of what will be on offer. Nelson, Noguchi, Fabricius Kastholm, Robsjohn-Gibbings are just a few of the bold-face names you'll find for sale at the second annual styleNorth garage sale. Fellow decor blogger Tim Lam of Design Maze is joining the party with a first-rate selection of tasteful goodies including the rehabbed Louis chair above, a range of stylish fabric remnants, a starburst mirror, a rattan coffee table base, custom cushions, and accessories galore. Hope to see you there at the Wychwood Gallery, 601 Christie Street (just south of St. Clair West), Saturday, May 19, 9 am - 2 pm.
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Monday, May 13, 2013 by Chris
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