BEFORE YOUR SALE

• Prepare to start early. Collectors and antique dealers like to show up early in the morning.

• Obtain a permit if required.

• Clean up your space. People like clean and neat places.

• Gather lots of shopping bags.

WHAT SELLS BEST?

• Tools: Guys love it all, any kind.

• Baby items, especially clothing...not cribs, playpens or incomplete child safety seats.

• Clothing: Kids and adults.

• Kitchen appliances.

GATHERING ITEMS

• Test any electrical items to make sure they work.

• Collect your items and sort it by type. (clothing, toys, tools, etc.)

• Take time to clean or repair your items.

• Wash all the clothes so the smell fresh.

WHAT SELLS BEST?

• Tools: Guys love it all, any kind.

• Baby items of all kinds, especially clothing.

• Kitchen appliances.

• Clothing: Kids and adult.

WHAT SHOULD YOU NOT SELL?

• Items missing safety parts.

• Unused prescription drugs or medications.

• Personal hygiene items.

• Halogen floor lamps.

• Old baby cribs or playpens, incomplete child safety seats.

ADVERTISING

• Tell your friends, family or coworkers about your sales. Word travels.

• Place a classified ad in the Santa Barbara NEWS-PRESS!! Remember to check the publication’s deadline.

• In your ad, give lots of details. Including address, day(s), & time of your sale.

SIGNS

• Check your local ordinances.

• List address and sale date on all signs.

• List major items such as “Lots of kids clothes.”

• Post signs at main intersections.

• Keep a list of where you posted your signs.

The Consumer Protection Agency offers a compete list of dangerous items to avoid selling at yard sales. Visit www.cpsc.gov

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By Katie Laughridge

With the arrival of spring comes a renewed sense of energy and joy, and what better way to celebrate the season than by incorporating playful and charming seasonal touches into your home decor? For me, spring decor brings the arrival of fresh florals and of course, bushels of bunnies. 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit after all, according to the Chinese zodiac, making it an especially auspicious time to add the adorable creatures to your interior design.

Sprucing up your space with bunnies and florals is a whimsical way to create a fun and fresh springtime atmosphere in any room. Endless possibilities exist for incorporating them into your decor, from figurines and wall art to textiles and dinnerware. Here are some creative and stylish ways to bring a touch of springtime charm to your home.

There’s a bunny for every style

Although the origins of the Easter bunny are somewhat shrouded in mystery, one theory is the symbol of the rabbit stems from the festival of Eostre, a pagan tradition celebrating a goddess of fertility whose animal symbol was a bunny (please forgive this religious studies minor as she geeks out just a “hare”).

Wherever they come from originally, bunnies as decor are available in all forms. In varying sizes, they range from elegant white ceramic, to detailed and delicate bronze, to whimsical and wooden. No matter your personal style, I truly believe there is a bunny to match — which leads me to my next point.

Don’t fall into the trap of thinking anything will do for spring decor. Take your time and find pieces that truly resonate with you and that you will love to use year after year. Those bunnies and eggs that you display will look a lot more natural and “at home” in your space if they stick with the style to which you ordinarily gravitate.

Once you find a bunny (or two) you love, it’s time to display it! If you are looking to create a sweet Easter or spring vignette with your bunny as the shining star, start by placing a large bunny in the center and add smaller items around it, such as candles, vases of flowers or even decorative eggs. You can also use bunny-shaped objects, such as ceramic bowls or candle holders, to add a playful touch to your display.

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This tablescape takes a less expected approach with pops of citrus tones that pair perfectly with blue and white.

Once you find a bunny you love, it’s time to display it! If you are looking to create a sweet Easter or spring vignette with your bunny as the shining star, start by placing a large bunny in the center and add smaller items around it, such as candles, vases of flowers or even decorative eggs.

In this display, tulips, hydrangeas and drooping floral stems are the monochromatic base from which tropical greenery bursts. Monstera leaves and spiky palm fronds are mixed throughout, providing visual interest on all sides of the piece.