Bargain Hunter

Sydney Morning Herald

Saturday March 1, 2008

Melissa Penfold

Ripper rugs, cool cloth, beaut baby booty and bikinis .

Robyn Cosgrove Rugs

A-list designers go nuts over Cosgrove's handwoven designs and colour palette that make her annual sale well worth waiting for. Pop along for 20 to 70 per cent off some of the best rugs in town including new releases such as Bamboo, 245cm x 300cm, $6200 (was $7750), as well as classics such as Blue Carnival Stripe, 185cm x 275cm, $2600 ($3750). There are oriental designs, 1930s and 1940s-style flatweaves, nomadic rugs and Cosgrove's own popular Samarkand hand-knotted rugs in contemporary shades. Plus 50 per cent off old Moroccan tribal rugs in undyed berber wool that use vegetable dyes from the Atlas Mountains, 275cm x 365cm, $6000 ($12,000). 168 Queen Street, Woollahra, 9328 7692, www .robyncosgroverugs.com.au. Until March 15.

Ikea

Proof that when it comes to style, having the confidence to trust your eye is better than a try-hard label. Sniff out Flytta kitchen trolleys with removeable birch chopping board worktops, $149 ($199); Bankas coffee tables, $99, ($179); Falang vases, $4.95 ($15); Gruva 26cm picture lights with adjustable shades, $12.95 ($25); Annabella fabrics with hemmed edges in a variety of fabrics and colours - great for whipping up your own curtains, $2.50 a metre ($5 a metre); Ilen trolley table-cum-TV benches with shelving and castors, $89 ($139); Andenes mirrors that are water resistant, 50cm x 70cm, $59 ($89); Grimsas chandeliers, in charcoal-lacquer steel with glass shades, $69 ($139) and more. 1 Oulton Avenue, Rhodes, 8002 0400. Until March 16.

Cloth

Acclaimed textile designer Julie Paterson is taking 20 to 50 per cent off her innovative handprinted geometric designs that are made using customary techniques and natural yarns in a simple, modern palette. Get table lamps with timber bases, from $176 ($220); her best-selling cushions, 40cm x 40cm, $88 ($110), 50cm x 50cm, $100 ($125) or jumbo 65cm x 65cm designs, $144 ($180). Clothing includes handpainted cotton silk organza tops, $89 ($187); handprinted linen sailor pants, $220 ($275); handpainted silk skirts, $190 ($298); patchwork A-line linen skirts, $207 (usually $297). Plus, art kits for making your own stretch canvases, $93 ($155). Shop 1, 35 Buckingham Street, Surry Hills, 9699 2266, www.clothfabric.com. Until sold.

Le Bonbon

Save up to 90 per cent on baby items. There are heirloom quality cashmere baby blankets in pink and blue, $167.50 ($335); American swaddling blankets, $21.50; French baby all-in-ones, $32.50; posh bibs, from $13.50 and a small range of leather baby bags by American designer Mia Bossi, a favourite of celebrities such as Courtney Cox, Jennifer Garner and Reese Witherspoon. 144 Edgecliff Road, Woollahra, 9369 3067, www.lebonbon .com.au. Until sold.

Grok

From today, up to 30 per cent off desirable, sustainable products. Three levels of serious lovelies, including Indian hand-embroidered Bholu felt-and-linen cushions, African cotton print cushions and wraps as well as Laos silk table runners and shawls, all made by companies that support disadvantaged countries. Plus 20 per cent off lovely baskets and bags. 97 Military Road, Neutral Bay, 9908 5411. Until March 31.

Boxx +

Drop into this great shop for up to 70 per cent off carefully edited homewares, old and new, from around the world. Find candlesticks, cushions, plinths, planters, lamps, mirrors, stools, wireware bowls and chests of drawers that stand out from the usual imported offerings. One of the best for exotic, statement-style pieces. Start with Iittala Origo bowls, from $30. 49-51 Flinders Street, Surry Hills, 9380 8990, www.boxx.com.au. Until March 8.

Zimmermann

Bathers, from bandeaus to bikinis, plus kaftans, dresses and tops that will take you from pool to party. 48-56 Epsom Road, Zetland, 9697 9988. Today only.

email Bargain Hunter items to mpenfold@smh.com.au

Melissa Penfold's Little Black Book: Sydney's Shopping Secrets is published on Monday (Penguin, $29.95).

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