The Insider's Guide to Buying Home Furnishings

I always heard you could save a great deal of money buying home furnishings direct from manufacturers in North Carolina, but I never knew where to begin. Well, this book is where to begin. A great primer and full of excellent info. (I also note that the information in my book is current, unlike a previous reviewer's. I think the author is correct in stating that it depends who you buy the book from. Some booksellers may be keeping an old version on hand.) I bought mine from (...) and it was all new, updated info. After reading this book and the author's other book, I went to North Carolina with my sister and we were both astounded at the savings. If anything, the books understate the deals you can get. And we never bought such high quality before -- this book tells you how to recognize and purchase quality also. I will never buy any home furnishings again without referencing these books -- whether I buy in person or via telephone ordering. She tells you exactly how to do both.

I learned more from this one book on decorating and saving $$ then all my classes and books combined. Makes a great reference. Well worth buying.

I saved thousands of dollars by following Ms. Causey's tips and advice - on furniture, fabric, and even custom-made drapery! It's hard to believe how easy it is to furnish with top-of-the-line designer goods at a fraction of the retail price.

I've never moved into a house where my old furniture "fit" into my new space. This last time the transition was huge--but my budget wasn't! This book helps eliminate costly mistakes as well as educates you to become much more self-reliant than the average home-furnishing consumer. You'll be surprised how much you'll be able to do and save if you invest the time! Put it in your bathroom and study it--you'll be glad you did!

Can regular people actually pull off faking it in the Home Interior Decorating World? I plan to find out just as soon as my new business license arrives! Wonderfully informative tips and clear instructions on achieving all those expensive looks for the same price as the designers pay.