I am a big fan and follower of Cristi Holcombe’s, an Atlanta interior designer, blog called Charm Home.  Last week she did a write up on ”The Dump” that just opened in Buckhead.  As a bargain hunter, I was very curious about this new discount furniture store and was excited to see that Cristi  posted a review with pictures that she gave me permission to share.  My take away from her writeup is that I would need to have a designer go with me to “The Dump” to weed through the junk and find the jewels, and if you do find a treasure you might be paying more than you expect for it. 

For her complete posting with more photos be sure to check out her  entire blog posting here.  Thanks Cristi for sharing. 

the big buzz in atlanta all last week (let me rephrase that)…the big buzz on billboards and tv ads in atlanta last week was that the dump was having their atlanta location grand opening this weekend.  luckily billy was willing to go over there with me.  i think he was pretty curious what all of the fuss was about. 

we headed over to lindbergon saturday around lunchtime.  i’m not sure whether it was the beautiful weather that brought everyone out or whether the dump really did generate that much traffic, but i swear it was like 5 o’clock rush hour while we were trying to get to that place.  it took us a while to find a parking space but we did and made it inside.  when we first walked in i was pretty excited.  i loved the gi-normous pendants that were hanging everywhere.

 guess the gi-normous chandeliers are in proportion to the complex.  i don’t know exactly how big it is but the complex itself is massive.  for those of you who haven’t been to it it’s in an old home depot building…and it takes up the whole building.

things were looking good as we started to walk along.  i saw quite a bit that i didn’t like but quite a bit that i did.  i wasn’t too impressed with the prices though.  i think i expected too much.  from the way they advertised i was thinking the prices were going to be dirt cheap.  in my opinion they weren’t even close to dirt cheap.  i think it’s probably one of those stores that’s hit or miss.  i did see a few pieces that were a good deal but they were few and far between.  there was also a mix of run-of-the-mill furniture and very cool pieces.

i wish i would have taken pictures of everything.  i mostly took pictures of things that i really liked.

i probably won’t be going back to the dump for a while, at least not until the newness wears off and the traffic dies down.

-written by Cristi Holcombe

Have you guys been to “The Dump” yet?  What did you think of the selection and the prices?  Post a comment below.

Tired of that beat up tea kettle sitting on the back burner? You can trade it in, just like your car, for a new one at Cook’s Warehouse.

Chantal, a high-end kitchenware company, is offering a tea kettle trade-in by partnering locally with Atlanta area Cook’s Warehouse locations to encourage consumers to recycle old tea kettles of any brand or style.

The program offers 20 percent off the price of a new Chantal tea kettle for customers who bring in their old kettles during the month of August.  So hurry.

Cook’s Warehouse is accepting trade-ins at its Midtown, Brookhaven and Decatur locations as well as online. Functional tea kettles will be donated to charitable organizations such as Goodwill for resale; kettles too bummed up for use will be recycled. So there’s nothing to lose. Except your old tea kettle.

**Another great deal brought to you by your Buckhead Bargainers and Buckhead Realtors**

Please share with us any other Tax Day promtions you know about by posting a comment.  Happy Tax Day!

What a cute and inexpensive idea for a creative spring bouquet perfect for a baby shower or Easter luncheon. All you will need are some fresh flowers from your yard, some empty jars and brown bags.                                        

Quick and Easy 2 Step Process

1. Draw lines on a bag to make an upside-down T with a fat horizontal bar.

2. Cut along the lines with decorative-edge scissors. Open the bag. Arrange a bouquet of fresh flowers in jar of water; set bouquet inside the basket. Join the two halves of the handle with double-sided tape.

For more detailed information check out this Martha Stewart link.  Happy arranging!

Looking to fill those Easter baskets?  Why not throw in some carbs along with all those jelly beans and chocolate treats?  But HOP to it, because this sale is today only at Cost Plus World Market Buckhead!3330 Piedmont Road NE Atlanta, GA 30305
Phone: (404) 814-0801
Store Hours: 10am-9pm Monday through Friday; 9am-9pm Saturday; 10am-7pm Sunday!

I always have success in finding great gifts for birthdays, housewarming or weddings at Limetree.  In addition to 40% OFF all Vietra (very popular for brides right now) they are having a 20-40% storewide Sale thru the weekend.  Very cute promotion they are having customers pick and Easter Egg to determine their discount.  Sale ends this Sunday March 29th.

Thanks to my friend Carolina and her co-workers at Susan Bozeman, Designs for passing along this great bargaining opportunity!

This Saturday, 03/21, there will be a Designer Inventory Reduction Sale at 2080 Faulkner Rd, Atlanta 30324 (off Cheshire Bridge).  Local design firms and vendors are clearing out their inventory, and we Buckhead Bargainers get to profit off their purging!  So clear your schedule Saturday, and go find something for that blank wall or empty corner.  With antiques, furniture, lighting and accessories, there will be something for every room in the house!  Doors open at 9am and the sale lasts as long as the supplies do, so get there early! 

**Let us know about any great finds you had**

Limetree has created their own stimulus package giving you a 20% discount off your entire purchase for the month of March when you buy 3 items.

Please print out this coupon, and tell them we sent you.

2 OTHER 20% OFF OPPORTUNITIES

In addition, Limetree has partnered with Enchanted Closet, a non profit, organization to help out high school girls in need.  They are collecting gently worn formal wear to donate to the girls for their upcoming spring Prom.  Please drop off your formal wear to any Limetree location between March 15  and 21st and you will receive a 20% off coupon for both Limetree and Sage Boutique in Buckhead.