Bargain Hunter

Sydney Morning Herald

Saturday May 31, 2008

Melissa Penfold

Botanical books and everything for the garden - even plants.

Pigott's Store

Now is the time to start a collection that you can add to, with 20 per cent off everything, including Pigott's popular own-brand Limoges-look striped cups, saucers, mugs, teapots, creamers, sugar pots, dishes and trays in green, pink (pale or deep), aqua, pale blue, yellow and coral. Also on offer are its best-selling Indian block-printed cotton tablecloths and cushions, embroidered heirloom-quality bed linen and ceramic footstools (it has one of the biggest ranges in the city). There's faux bamboo furniture, and 50 per cent off upholstered ottomans, table lamps, and ginger jars. A huge range from which to choose. 53 Ocean Street, Woollahra, 9362 8119. Until June 7.

Smartpack

This is the first sale in 20 years. Save 10 to 25 per cent off quality flatpack cupboards with European components for kitchen, laundry, wardrobes, home office etc. Flatpack toolsheds, $760 (were $990); Smartpack Sample Finishes, which consist of bench laminates, handles, profiles and planning kit to help you create cupboards pretty much anywhere, $50 ($200). Download your design in 3D, which you can have checked by an in-house designer, and receive free quotes. Builders Bargain Centre, 12 Bridge Road, Stanmore, 9516 3222, www.smartpackkit .com.au Today only.

Fanuli Furniture

Its bi-annual sale has 10 per cent off everything and up to 15 per cent off its best-selling Grande Arredo and Jesse ranges. Spoon chairs, $50 ($395); plus Grande Arredo side tables, $990 ($1890); beds, $6990 ($8690); and wall units, $19,900 ($25,890); Jesse Regal wall units $5990 ($11,890); Robe sliding doors, $9990 ($14,990) and Rem bed-bedside systems, $7450 ($12,665). Also Kristalia Sushi tables, $3290 ($3895), BPA International Dave sofas, $4190 ($5190) and more. 269 Military Road, Mosman, 9908 2660. Until June 29.

Florilegium

The great gardening bookshop's annual sale starts today with 10 to 75 per cent off all titles from horticulture to landscape, architecture, botanical, illustration, floristry, garden history and antiquarian. Don't miss its bargain table, 50 cents to $10. 145 St Johns Road, Glebe, 9571 8222. Until June 22.

Garden Life

One of the city's most chic plant nurseries has up to 50 per cent off jumbo clam shells, marble bowls, carved candle holders, oil lamps, planters, candles, handblown glass bottles, laser-cut metal screens, giant woven willow panels, perspex cut-out artworks and Moroccan window frames that can make all the difference to a small outdoor space. 373 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst, 9332 1199. Until June 15.

Plantation Homewares

The outdoor furniture wholesaler has 50 to 90 per cent off three-seater water hyacinth sofas, $1250 ($2495) and matching armchairs, $550 ($1295), sun lounges in teak and mesh, $1090 ($2395), plus stacks of tables, dining chairs and daybeds. Expect contemporary materials such as teak and stainless steel. Plus the odd Asian reproduction handcarved statues in sandstone and bronze. 5 Kent Road, Mascot, 0410 662 611, www .plantation.net.au. Today only.

Kas Australia

Up to 75 per cent off designer-look cushions (silk, cotton, embroidered, beaded, applique), $5, throws, $10, quilt sets and beanbags, $15. 78 O'Riordan Street, Alexandria, 9317 5700. Until tomorrow.

Fred Hosking Pty Ltd

Throwing a party? The stationery specialist, which supplies major department and specialty stores, is selling everything from writing papers to card sets and envelopes below wholesale prices. Find an extensive selection of A4 papers that you can use to make your own invitations, plus writing cards and envelopes in every colour and size. Corner Station Avenue and George Street, Concord West, 9743 3099. Until tomorrow.

Prints Charming

Half-price on handprinted cotton kaftans, once $160, now $80; summer skirts, once $120, now $80; kids' T-shirts once $30, now $15, as well as 20 per cent off its entire range of handprinted furnishing fabrics. 2 Young Street, Annandale, 9564 0207, www.prints charming .com.au. Until June 6.

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