Beyond Yoga

Don't Miss Sample Sales from Pratesi, Exhale Spa, Canvas, Ochre and Marimekko

15 March 2014

Do you hear that? Do you smell that? Those are the sounds of birds chirping and bugs whirring. And that smell is the scent of fresh buds, growing grass and — gasp — flowers peeking through the soil!

Mother Earth is in the midst of giving herself a makeover, so why not do the same for yourself? Or for your house, rather. Now’s the time to go through all your belongings and start creating piles for storing, donating and keeping. It’s also a good time to replace tired furniture and linens and give your home a fresh new face.

You’re in luck, too! Today’s roundup of Don’t Miss Sample Sales specifically features home goods.

Canvas Sample Sale

Entertain in style with a little help from Canvas. And no, you don’t have to spend a fortune in order to impress your guests. This sample sale — which features furniture floor samples, one-of-a-kind vintage furniture, table tops, pillows, throws, bedding and more — boasts up to a whopping 90% off the ticket price. Also included are previously discontinued items, so get them while you can.

WHEN: 3/13 – 3/17
WHERE: 123 West 17th Street, New York, NY 10011; (21-372-7706)

Ochre Sample Sale

We’re all but drooling over the standout pieces being offered at the Ochre sample sale this weekend. For example, their Arctic Pear Chandeliers (true show stoppers) are marked 60% off with a sale price of $1,624. If you’re not in the market for a new chandelier, perhaps one of their gorgeous Cherub Lamps will sate your shopping needs. Those are marked 70% off with a sale price of $347. Check out the sale in person to see those items and way more.

WHEN: 3/13 – 3/17
WHERE: 462 Broome Street, between Greene & Mercer Streets, New York, NY; (212.414.4332 ext 201)

Pratesi Sample Sale

There’s no better time than now to incorporate luxe Italian home goods throughout your house. The Pratesi sample sale promises deep discounts on Italian linens, bedding and also items for your commode. The sale starts Saturday and lasts through next Tuesday, so reserve a portion of your weekend or early next week to hit this one up. You never know what you may find.

WHEN: 3/15 – 3/18; Sat-Tue (9-6:30)
WHERE: 317 West 33rd Street, between Eighth and Ninth Avenues; (718-747-1656)

Exhale Spa Sample Sale

Every home needs some space dedicated to meditation, light exercise and tranquility. Even if it’s just a tiny corner of your bedroom, having that mini refuge is totally worth it. Anyway, the Exhale Spa sample sale is a great place to stock up on yoga and exercise necessities. Brands featured include Free People, Splits 59, Beyond Yoga and Primsport. There are two locations.

WHEN: 3/19 – 3/20

WHERE: 150 Central Park S, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues
W-Th (2-4)

68-70 Spring Street, between Crosby and Lafayette Street
W-Th (2-5)

18 Ninth Avenue, between 12th and 13th Streets
W-Th (2-5)

Marimekko Sample Sale

Everyone needs a little color in their life and Marimekko‘s totally got you covered on that front. The Finnish textile brand sells splashy home goods, women’s apparel and even fabrics for you creative types out there. They’re known and appreciated for their dedication to creating original, one-of-a-kind prints that stand out in a sea of boring patterns. Prices are marked up to 80% off on all the aforementioned, so hustle on over to get your rainbow fix.

WHEN: 3/18 – 3/23; Tue-Th (10-8), F (9-7), Sat (10-8), Sun (10-3)
WHERE: 260 Fifth Avenue, between 28th and 29th Streets (212-725-5400)

By Wendy Rose Gould

Image credit: Bloomingdales.com