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David Weeks Sample Sale
Here’s a sample sale I’m seriously jealous of. Why don’t I live in New York. In fact, why am I in Chicago right now? Oh, I’m here for my birthday! :-)
Meanwhile, in New York, David Weeks is holding a sample sale. Lighting samples, prototypes, special editions and one-of-a-kind household items are up for grabs at low-low prices. Chandeliers, standing lamps, sconces, desk lamps and more are included. Here’s a preview.
Aren’t these cool?
The sale starts runs this Friday and Saturday, December 5th - 6th. Hours are 12:00 - 6:00pm. You’ll find David Weeks’ Studio at: 68 Jay Street No. 612A, Brooklyn, New York. For more information, call the Studio at 718 596 7945.
I should add that sales are cash or check only and all sales are final. I wish I would be seeing you there.
Monday Morning Sales
I can’t remember a holiday season when saving money was more important to people across the economic spectrum. From my perspective, you can find better deals by shopping online than in the stores. There are so many deals and offers of free shipping. Plus, it’s a great way to save on drive time and gas.
Here’s what’s up for this week. Check out Retail Me Not for a list of current online savings codes for more savings opportunities. Have you heard of a great sale on home furnishings and accessories? Contact me, or share the information by leaving a comment.
Hable Construction: If you haven’t checked out their great Christmas stockings, here’s the perfect time to do it. Save 25% off all regular priced online merchandise from now through January 8th. Type in the code: SALE at checkout. See their site for all the details.
Herman Miller: This manufacturer of hip home and office furnishings opens their semi-annual, 10% sale on December 6th. It runs through December 20th. Find Herman Miller at Hive Modern.
Always Mod & FinnStyle: Both sites are offering free shipping now through December 25th. Always Mod specializes in all things Marimekko. FinnStyle offers a wide variety of Scandianvian products. Click on the links to read about the details.
Baker Furniture: This Michigan company (yay!) is holding an end of season sale, which runs from now through January 2nd. Check their site for details. The sale includes all Baker Upholstery, Milling Road and Baker Lighting.
Again, if you’ve heard of a great sale, or want me to write about yours, shoot me an email, or leave a comment. Cheers!
Monday Morning Sales
I got home late from Florida and, ergo, am off to a late start today. Here are a few sales, and promotions to check out. Make sure you read the end of the list for another great tip.
Holiday Designer Sale Do you live in the New York area? Mark your calendars for December 13th, from 11:00am - 5:00pm. Local designers have joined forces bringing unique, smartly designed and high quality products to Gowanus’ new and beautiful venue, the Bellhouse (of Union Hall and Floyd fame). Overstock and sample items will be sold at discounted prices. Coffee, baked goods, drinks and snacks will also be for sale throughout the day. Live music will also be performed.
The designers include: Hable Construction, Judy Ross Textiles, Perch!, Areaware, and tons more. For more information, contact Lotta Jansdotter, at 718 596 2055.
FinnStyle & Always Mod are offering free shipping on all order over $150. Check out their sites for the details and the codes. Also, they’ve got some great stuff on sale. This is a good time to stock up on your Marimekko favorites.
Savings Tip!
I heard about this great idea on The Today Show last week. Before you purchase something online, Google the company name, followed by the word “coupon” (i.e.: “J Crew, coupon”). You’ll get a list of all the coupon codes associates with that company. I found one for free shipping from J Crew.
My personal philosophy is that gifts are important. They show that you care to spend a little but of your day thinking about someone else. Writing a check is easy, and appropriate, in the case of teens. But a gift means a lot more. And that’s what the Holidays are all about - showing that we care about each other.
If we can save a bit of money along the way, that’s cool. But if you’re thinking of canceling Christmas because money is too tight, please thing again. When I was a young college student with no money I made coupon books good for things like free car washes.
Okay, now back to our regularly scheduled program. :)
Monday Morning Sales
I think everything is on sale these days. Just go shopping!
But…
Here are some highlights.
Hable Construction. Site wide sale on all items. Save 25% off now through January 8th. Use the code SAVE during checkout. Check out their virtual Christmas Stocking Mantel.
Mezzanine. This Detroit home store is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Save 20% on most everything now through November, including special orders.
Fontana Arte. This lighting company is holding their annual sale. Save 10% now through November 15th. You can find Fontana Arte products at lots of sites on the Internet, including Y Lighting.
Monday Morning Sales: Mezzanine’s 10th Anniversary
If you’ve had your eye on a European gem, now is the time to buy it. The Euro is down against the dollar and many companies are holding their annual sales.
But the really big news is that my friend, and all around great guy, Joe Posch is celebrating the 10th Anniversary of his furniture and home store, Mezzanine, which is located in downtown Detroit.
Mezzanine’s Anniversary Sale starts today! All special ordered items - accessories AND furniture - are 20% off (some exceptions apply, like Knoll). Joe is The Special Order King. If he carries it, it can be ordered. Give him a call. Tell him Jennifer sent you!
Vitra is 10% off this month. You can find Vitra at Retromodern, and you’ll receive free shipping if you order from Hive Modern. Vitra offers a wide variety of furnishings for the home. Furniture, clocks and doo-dads. Beautiful things.
Artemide is on sale - 20% off and free shipping via Hive Modern. Shop around for price. The sale runs all month. You can also find Artemide at Y Lighting and Artemide Store. They may have built the discount into their regular price. Hive Modern offers free shipping.
Undrgrnd’s daily discount item is this Variegated Pillow. It’s been marked down 50% to $49.99. The sale runs for one day only!
FLOR’s Winter Sale begins today. Take 15% off the price of their merch. The sale runs through November 21st.
Here’s a tip. With the economy in a slump it doesn’t hurt to ask for an extra discount. Some vendors restrict how much their products can be discounted. But it’s worth a try.
Holmegaard for Thanksgiving
I was talking to my friend Emily today about various and sundry things. We got to talking about weddings and entertaining, about which she made a very insightful observation. Emily said that no matter who was actually responsible for choosing (or not choosing for that matter) the china pattern and other tableware, a well-set table would reflect the taste of the woman. The husband/partner/whatever gets a pass.
So with Thanksgiving soon upon us, it’s time to take a look at our place settings with a new eye. Of course, it’s also time to completely redecorate the house and learn to use the oven. We’ll save that for later in the week.
Today, I’d like to talk about some beautiful glassware and accessories from Holmegaard. I was admiring their work at DK Vogue, in Sarasota last week.
Holmegaard is a Danish company recently purchased by Rosendhal. Their glassware, such as their Perfection Collection, designed by Tom Nybroe is mouth blown and delicately exquisite. The simple, clean lines go with all your dishes.
Don’t forget the centerpiece! It’s the focal point for your holiday table. I’m loving Holmegaard’s Simplicity Collection of vases and bowls.
These Sense Bowls were my favorites. The photo doesn’t do them justice. These are glass, black on the outside with a white rim and a color on the inside. They come in different sizes and shapes, and are the perfect thing for serving a side dish or nuts.
I had to include this table lamp from Holmesgaard. It’s too cute not to. Your overnight guests will need something by the bed. The One Table Lamp comes in a white version as well.
You can purchase Holmegaard products at Unica Home. BUT! Here’s a money-saving tip. DK Vogue is closing their Sarasota shop. They’ve marked down all the Sarasota shop’s merchandise 30%. It’s just for this week. Give them a call to ask about their available inventory.
Tips for Thanksgiving Decoration
Make sure you have enough matching wine and water glasses for your table. Holmegaard is beautiful, but you don’t have to spend a lot. Choose a simple pattern. Or, create an eclectic look by mixing and matching at least three different patterns and styles. your glassware. Using only two will look like an afterthought.
A centerpiece should be low enough so that your guests can see each other. A series of small vases are the perfect solution for this. Or, use a wide, low bowl at create one arrangement.
Nut dishes are fun! I love little dishes and bowls for nuts and other little snacks. If you have a few nice dishes you can get away with the simplest of appetizers - straight from the can. If it looks good, they will eat it.
Monday Morning Sales
Here’s the low-down on what’s been marked down low. Check last week’s posts for sales that run all month.
E Room Service
E Room Service, the purveyor of contemporary Italian furnishings is offering 5% off all their merchandise. That includes the Astor Dining Table, above. The current price is $3,595.
De La Espada
Come and get it! De La Espada has marked down their floor samples 50%. Check their site for retail store locations. You can probably ask them to take photos of available items and arrange for shipping. The sale includes furniture and accessories from their Atlantico, Autoban, and De La Espada. The sale ends November 2nd.
Monday Morning Sales
Welcome to Monday! Here’s this week’s information on current sales events. First, lots of companies are extending their sales. If you’re really hankering for a particular something, be sure to ask if you can receive a discount. Even if there isn’t an official sale, many shops will offer a discount - especially if you pay with cash (they save the credit card charge).
Baker Extends Its Sale
Baker has extended its 10% - 15% off sale. It’s now running through October 31st. The sale prices apply to all Milling Road and McGuire Furniture.
Maine Cottage Is 10% Off
Maine Cottage offers an extensive collection of painted furniture. You pick the color. There are lots to choose from. Their 10% off sale runs through November 1st.
Anthropologie Mark Downs
Anthropologie just announced mark-downs on both home furnishings. The sale includes furniture and all home accessories.
Flos Lighting at Hive Modern
Flos is running their annual sale. The 10% discount is available through any retailer carrying FLOS. Hive Modern offers free shipping. The sale runs until November 1st.
Monday Morning Savings
Today marks the beginning of a regular Monday morning feature. I’m going to announce all the upcoming sales I think you’d be interested in hearing about in one tidy post. It wil be the first post each Monday, so you’ll know just where to go to hear about who’s marking things down and/or offering a special.
Here’s what’s up for this week.
Alluminaire: Order custom lighting with the fabric of your own design at Alluminiare. They’re offering a sale up to 40% off on lighting fixtures now through Sunday, October 19th. There is plenty of time to order samples and make decisions to get the sale price.
FinnStyle: Stock up on all your Scandinavian favorites here. They’re offering free shipping on orders over $100 from now through October 16th. Enter the code shipxh8 at the checkout. See their site for more details. Finnstyle is also running a sale on selected items.
Hable Construction: This home accessories shop is holding their biggest sale ever. It runs from October 11th - October 21st. Take an additional 20% off all tag sale items (that’s 60% off the original price). Be sure to enter the code SALE at the checkout.
Are you planning on running a sale? Have you heard about one you’d like to share? Drop me a line.
Lumen Lamps Getting Out The Vote
With the economy in the tank, everyone is having a sale. My mailbox is full of them! This one really caught my eye. It’s particularly creative, so I thought I’d share it with you.
Lumen Lamps specializes in table lamps. They’re encouraging everyone to get out and vote this year by holding a Red, White & Blue sale. “If you PROMISE to vote in the upcoming election (and that will be completely on the honor system), you will receive 20% off the purchase of up to three beautiful Lumen Lamps. One catch: your Lumen table lamp must have a red or white or blue color… or any combination of those colors in it.”
Just do a color search for a Red or a White or a Blue table lamp, and pick the lamp or lamps you want. Buy up to three lamps and enter code V2008 when you check out.
The offer is good until Election Day on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. The lamps I chose to highlight their sale are from their transitional styles. Get it?
I’ll add my own bit of encouragement for everyone to vote this year. And I promise that’s as political as my blog will ever get.
First Thursdays at The Bureau
One of my favorite home stores here in Detroit, The Bureau of Urban Living, is holding their monthly fund-raiser this Thursday. This First Thursday will benefit Co-Lab Creative.
Based in Detroit, Co-Lab Creative is an interdisciplinary group formed to initiate creative, educational projects that address social inequity ecological distress. The Bureau will be open late, until 9:00 PM. Visit their site for directions and further information.
Chair of the Day: Baker
Baker is having its annual sale on all furniture. They offer good savings in this sale - usually a lot more than the standard 10%.
This chair is a sample of what you’ll find among their lines. These include Baker, Milling Road and McGuire. The sale runs now through October 13th. Check their site to see what they’re discounting. Then call your local shop for pricing.