Don't miss the 9th annual Dog Days of Summer Sale this weekend. Stores on U Street and 14th Street, including the many furniture and home decor stores, are offering major discounts. It's also tax-free weekend in DC. Below the jump are some of the sale specials and participating stores...

Here are some of the upcoming Dog Days sales:

• The Studio Theatre - sale includes props and backdrops from popular plays
• Logan Hardware - discounts on housewares, lawn and garden items
• Urban Essentials - new contemporary furniture, 15% off throughout the store
• 14th and U Farmers Market - specials in honor of Dog Days (Saturday 9 am to 1 pm)
• Garden District - sale on plants, flowers and garden supplies (2 locations, Garden District Interior storefront shown)
• RCKNDY - an AT DC favorite, sales up to 80%, including Gus Modern and AU furniture
• Legendary Beast - antique and vintage finds
• The Written Word - stationary and custom-printing discounts



• Millennium Decorative Arts - vintage furniture and home accessories from the 1930s to 1970s (store front shown above)
• Caramel - items include artwork from local artists. Opening reception of my (AT DC writer Rachael) paintings and drawings on Friday August 1st
• Greater Goods - environmentally-friendly products and services
• Habitat - items include contemporary home accessories
• Reincarnations Furnishings - eclectic home furnishings and accessories

Click here to see the full list of participating stores.

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