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Home Library: Found Style

casasugar — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:30:10 -0700

Sometimes I like to revisit books that may be oldies but are definitely goodies, like Amy and David Butler's Found Style, published back in 2003. Since it's also prime season for antiquing and garage sales, it seemed only appropriate to introduce you all to a book that offers sensible, inspired advice on integrating "found" objects into your home. Amy Butler, whose fabric designs I love, brilliantly combines garage sale $1 finds with midcentury furniture, Pottery Barn accessories, and practical, Ikea pieces in this book.

Using simple guidelines, such as buying pieces that serve a purpose, taking your time to integrate your new finds, and focusing your design on your personality and needs for your home, Butler, along with her husband, document rooms in various houses (and gardens) that are both elegant and practical. With full-color photographs by Colin McGuire, the book is absolute eye candy for design junkies, and with the Butlers' sensible advice woven throughout the text, rather guilt-free candy at that.

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This Just In: Pamela Anderson's Estate Sale

casasugar — Fri, 02 May 2008 08:16:39 -0700

Think that holding estate and garage sales are just for regular folks like you and me? Think again! Blond bombshell Pamela Anderson is setting up shop, too, and if you're lucky enough to live in Malibu, you could snap up some of her goods. As you can see from the sign, the sale starts today, so if you're reading this and you're in Malibu, you better get in your car and get over there — oh wait, that's not quite right. You must get in your car, drive to the shuttle, and then take the shuttle to the sale. No walk ups or parking at the sale is allowed!
To see what Pamela is selling,

Getting the Most from a Garage Sale

casasugar — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 11:22:29 -0700

Garage sales and yard sales are a great way to get rid of stuff you don't want. But when shoppers are expecting prices in cents rather than dollars, it's tough to make any money off of them. But if you're going to all the trouble, why not try to turn a profit too? Check out this list of tips on how to make money off of your garage or yard sale (via Charles and Hudson).

Some of the advice is a bit too cheap even for my bargain-hunting self; I'm sorry, but I just don't see myself buying box lots at auction so I can sell the individual items at a garage sale. But there are also some good pointers here, so