Each of these are a slam dunk in the Hollywood Regency department.

• Chicago, IL: Vintage Tall Dresser - $375
  
• Arlington, VA: Brown Jordan Calcutta Set - $1200
  
• Richmond, VA: Campaign Style Bed - $350
  
• Boston, MA: High Gloss Dresser - $450
  
• Minneapolis, MN: Hollywood Regency Chair - $380

Earlier this week I looked at online sources for gardening supplies which, if you don't have a car or you're pressed for time, are great for getting your garden gear. But if your idea of a relaxing Spring Sunday is strolling through a garden center, breathing in the scent of wet soil and planning your own little outdoor space, this list is for you.  

This week's edition of the Weekend Guide has a very Spring feeling. With a number of warehouse, sample and estate sales, it seems that folks are starting their Spring cleaning. There are also a number of special events that'll give you an excuse to get out and breathe in the Spring air. Check it all out in the Weekend Guide, pass it on and be sure to send us your own sale or event.

We recently had our first 50 degree day in Chicago so I was happy to dust off my old bike and go out for my inaugural spin of the season. Now that it's warming up and I'm more likely to rely on pedal power get get around, it's time to look around for some new biking gear. 

Name: Sarah and Brian Meeks      
Location: Homewood, Illinois
Size: 1,000 square feet
Years lived in: 1.5 years; owned

Nearly everything in Sarah and Brian's house – from the credenza they found on the side of the road right down to their three cuddly shelter pets – has been rescued or re-purposed. In many ways, the house itself was a rescue story: Sarah grew up two houses away, and when the house went on the market, they snatched it up despite the fact that it was, to put it mildly, in less than peak condition. The first night in the house, they tore down a wall, and since then, they've poured countless hours and lots of love into fixing up their home.

Some sellers in the Apartment Therapy Classifieds specialize in a specific era or design aesthetic. Others, like today's featured seller, Independence Vintage, are more eclectic. Check out a few of our favorite items from this Chicago-based seller and then click on to see what's available near you.

Name: Anne and Steve Truppe, Photographers and Visual Storytellers/owners of trü studio
Location: Ravenswood, Chicago, Illinois
Size: about 900 square feet
Years lived in: 2 years; Rented

Great art reveals new elements of itself every time you look at it, which is exactly how I feel about my visits to trü studio. For the design-inclined, the space is the art, and Anne and Steve take great care with their creation. The couple believes in the potential of “good bones,” and saw huge promise in the architectural details and wide windows of this third floor apartment, which they found on Craigslist. Moving in together for the first time after getting engaged (they met as undergraduates at an architecture program), they balance patience and persistence to fill the ever-evolving canvas of their live/work space.