Good Morning America correspondent Lara Spencer is a self-confessed frugalista with a passion for shopping at yard sales, thrift shops, and estate sales, and for decorating her home and friends’ homes with her fabulous finds. In I Brake for Yard Sales, Lara shares her secrets for bargain hunting and tells you where to shop, what to look for, how to pay for it, how to restore it, and finally, where to put it in your house. Looking for the newest arrivals at your local thrift shops? After busy Saturdays and no-pick-up Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays are generally the best days to shop for fresh items. Peppered with wisdom from world-renowned appraisers whom Lara knows from her previous work on Antiques Roadshow as well as contributions from well-known designers, this book also features the house of comedienne and good friend Kathy Griffin, which Spencer herself refurbished and decorated.
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Lara Spencer is a Good Morning America coanchor and former host of CBS-TV’s The Insider and PBS’s Antiques Roadshow. She lives in New York City.
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119 of 121 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I don't know much about interior design so I was a little skeptical when my mom gave me this book. I like watching Lara on GMA but I wondered how it would relate to my very non design oriented life. I admit I was totally shocked. She gives so many practical tips on how to find amazing deals at flea markets, yard sales, and estate sales. I bought a bureau for twenty five dollars from a flea market and using her refurbishment tips, I spray painted it with a black glossy spray, added some cool new knobs (which I never paid attention to before...but what a difference they make) Now I have a piece in my bedroom that literally looks like a thousand dollars. It was easy and fun and while I probably won't have time to venture out every weekend, I really want to try this with a few other items and see how it works out.
51 of 51 people found the following review helpful
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A great read and guidebook for all those who love flea markets & yard sales. The book will train your eye so you can see how special a flea market item can be once you add your personal touches. Best of all, the book is a soft-cover so you can take it with you when you head out to that weekend estate sale.
41 of 44 people found the following review helpful
By Liza
Format:Paperback
"I Brake for Yard Sales" will come in handy to anyone looking to design or redecorate their home in a frugal but stylish manner. There is so much Lara has shared in this thought-out book. I am now ready to go to yard sales and estate sales to look for a simple piece of furniture and turn it into something unique that my friends will talk about.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Nice
Not quite what I expected. Thought there would be more detail in how to update items you'd find at a yard sale.
Published 10 hours ago by Dorothy Howell
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book, Super Seller!!
I chose this rating because Seller was a quick ship. The book is totally awesome and I just love it. Went through it in one evening, a record for me.
Published 10 days ago by LiMing
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must for bargain hunters
I actually bought this for a good friend for her birthday, but not before I took the opportunity to browse thru it. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Alicia A. Spitzer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Made me slow down
Very interesting and informative. I wish I had more time and more money to travel to all the yard sales in the area. Read more
Published 15 days ago by balc
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thoroughly enjoyed it.
I really enjoyed this book not only from the photos of items found or purchased & then featured in a setting that was stylish but also enjoyed the writing in the book which either... Read more
Published 16 days ago by Diane Kaskel
4.0 out of 5 stars
Many great ideas
I love watching Lara Spencer so was glad to pick up her book. Lots of ideas and great pictures. Her taste is not like mine but you can still glean many good ideas.
Published 17 days ago by Laurie Mullins
5.0 out of 5 stars
Her passion really shines through!
I love to go to yard sales so I had to read this book. It was full of great suggestions to make your outing even better and productive. Read more
Published 18 days ago by Deborah A Hoffman
5.0 out of 5 stars
great book
Love this great book. Was at perfect price had looked this up at book store and they wanted more money for same book.
Published 18 days ago by Stacie
4.0 out of 5 stars
Welcome Junk Enthusiasts!
If you are a junk enthusiast, you will enjoy this book. Most of the ideas I already had under my belt. Read more
Published 20 days ago by hinesz
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cute book
Read through this book very fast. Has nice pictures and if you like flea marketing and then updating the pieces you purchase, it will be a good read.
Published 21 days ago by Sandra R Plunk
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