Ready, Set, Estate Sale!

I have been perusing all my favorite estate sale websites today in an attempt to see which ones have things that I must have. Well, friends, the problem here is that my husband would argue that I already have more than I need. Case in point: this great dresser at the Encore Estate Liqiudators sale on Monticello starting tomorrow. I bought the exact same dresser (check it out after the jump) last year at an estate sale. Without imagination, it’s an ugly duckling. But, with a little white lacquer (a la Kelly Wearstler) or in black lacquer (a la Jamie Laubhan-Oliver), it’s something you very much need. There’s a lot to be said for good bones.

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More Ways I Can Help You Spend Money

Between shopping for art and shelving your white pants and shoes (I know, I know. There are no rules anymore. Except there really are.), why not pop on the North Texas Tollway for a trip to Frisco? Bring your wallet for what I’m told is the first-ever warehouse sale at IBB Furniture Showroom. Here’s the skinny: the warehouse is full. They want it to be not full. So they have taken up to 90 percent off the prices of various pieces of furniture, art, lamps, rugs, and more. The sale starts tomorrow and goes through Monday. Two blogs in one day for me! Thank God there’s a three-day weekend coming up. I’m exhausted.

Don’t forget: tomorrow is Linen Friday

So one of our adorable advertising execs, Richard Graciano (pictured here, he’s a dapper man) started “Linen Fridays” a while back, and most of us obey because…well… it’s just easier.  I know that we don’t have to obey the no-white-after-Labor-Day law anymore but what happens when it gets cooler.  Corderoy Fridays? No. Ick. Ideas? 

Barry Whistler Art Sale

Why not celebrate Labor Day by spending some of the money you’ve labored so hard for? Don’t waste it on booze or bling. (Or rather, why waste it only on booze and bling?) Head to Barry Whistler Gallery for his biennial inventory sale. Our source tells us that works from a number of notable artists is available for 20-25 percent off. Check out the stuff here. Hurry though; the sale ends Saturday.

Joe Minton - the newest Rolling Stone

Okay, he’s not really playing with the band, although I’m sure the multi-talented Mr. Minton could take the stage.  (Joe, were you ever in a band?) But, he and Kevin Peavy were at The Rock and Roll Wedding of the Year at Wood’s Surrey mansion.  Just hanging out with Jerry Hall, Kate Moss, and Kristi Stubbs.  Read all about his English summer in the new DHome.

Two Sofas for the Price of One

From now until September 21 at IKEA stores, you can get the Ikea’s classic EKTORP sofa, loveseat, chaise, or armchair in an array of colors, AND for a grand total of $0 extra dollars, you also get a white sofa slipcover as well. It’s like two sofas/chairs for the price of one. Absolutely precious in Blekinge pink…