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Last Updated: February 1, 2018 By

Everything But The House: Scoring Vintage Finds the Easy Way (& a Great Giveaway!)

When we moved to Connecticut two summers ago, I assumed that I had landed in estate sale heaven. The first few months I went to an estate sale almost every week and my entire haul consisted of…a small brass pig. Yep, 10+ estate sales and only one brass pig. That I overpaid for. I found that unless you waited in line for at least an hour before the sale opened, most of the good stuff was gone and what was left was overpriced.

So I’ve had to find other ways to feed my vintage-treasure-hunting soul, one of which is Everything But The House (EBTH). Have you guys heard of them? EBTH is an online estate sale site (translation: no driving, no waiting in lines, no stress about making a split second decision buying something) where literally everything but the house is for sale – furniture, accessories, art, jewelry, etc. And the starting bid for every single item? Just $1. EBTH has online sales from estates in more than ten large cities with more on the way. You can search for sales in a city close to you for local pickup or search all of their sales and have them ship your purchase directly to you. And my favorite part is that you can search for specific finds that you have your heart set on.

I’m excited to have partnered with EBTH to show you guys a little more about how I use their site and to offer a giveaway for a $100 EBTH credit! The way that I use EBTH is pretty simple – if I find a certain item in an interior design image that inspires me, I use their search box to see if I can find something similar. EBTH shows search results for both current and past sales so even if they don’t currently have the item you’re looking for, you can see whether they’ve had it in the past and, if so, what it sold for.  Like, for example, this amazing mantel that’s decorated with beautiful breadboards:

Velvet & Linen
Velvet & Linen

My EBTH search showed that these two round dough boards were sold through a sale just last week:

dough boards

And how about this gorgeous bird house that was part of Jennifer’s Easter table:

Dimples & Tangles
Dimples & Tangles

This architectural walnut birdcage that sold on EBTH is it’s kissing cousin:

Vintage bird cage

If you saw this image and were inspired to find a vintage trunk to use as a coffee table,

Restoration Hardware
Restoration Hardware

this vintage steamer trunk from an EBTH sale last month would have been perfect:

Vintage Steamer Trunk

You all know that I have a thing for elephants, right? So of course I’ve been keeping my eye out for a reasonably priced elephant side table/stool like this one:

6th Street Design School
6th Street Design School

Guess what popped up on EBTH this week? This set of three ceramic garden stools – I love all of them but especially that elephant!

And don’t forget about larger furniture pieces too! I’ve long been in love with Joan’s beautiful breakfast room:

Gorgeous breakfast area with round pedestal table
For the Love of a House

and found that this similar oak pedestal dining table on casters sold for just a little over $50 earlier this month:

Round oak pedestal table

Ready to get shopping? I’ll give you a head-start by sharing my favorite finds that are currently available on EBTH (at least for today! some of the sales end as early as Tuesday):

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And finally, the giveaway details! EBTH is generously giving one lucky reader a $100 credit to shop at Everything But The House! To enter the giveaway, use the Rafflecopter widget below. Simply visit Everything But The House {here} to check out their sales and then leave a comment on this blog post to let us know what item find you fell in love with. Get extra entries by visiting EBTH and/or Driven by Decor on Facebook, following EBTH and/or Driven by Decor on Pinterest, and following EBTH and/or Driven by Decor on Instagram.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

The giveaway ends Sunday, May 17th at 11:59 EST. Entrants must be 18 years or older and residents of the U.S. Read the “Terms & Conditions” in the Rafflecopter widget for full giveaway details. Good luck!

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This post was written as part of a sponsored collaboration with Everything But The House. All opinions and love for shopping their auctions are 100% my own.

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  1. Thanks for giving us info on this site. I am always looking for vintage finds, and this site sounds perfect! THANK YOU!!!

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  2. Kris,
    I’ve never heard of this site but I’m excited to start shopping for things I love at an affordable price!!

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  4. I hope EBTH comes to the Milwaukee, WI area. I looked at the items in Lexington, KY (I have a sister who lives in that area) and loved the Decorative Ship’s Steering Wheel that was up for bid.

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  5. I have never heard of this site but thanks for sharing! I’m a hard core estate sale goer in my area but yes, it is so stressful trying to sift through things with other people all around you!

    Thank you for the share!

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  6. Joan’s kitchen has always been one of my favorites, too! These are such great finds, I’ve heard about EBTH but haven’t used it much. Definitely need to get in the habit of checking it often! Thanks for the shout-out, too! 😉

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  7. My mom shared your blog with me… LOVE it!!! I am moving soon and need to furnish a new apartment, so this site will prove to be so useful. Thank you!

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  9. Kris,
    I did not know about this site….I’m in trouble now! Although the hunt is part of the fun! Like a drive to Eddie Ross’ house in Washinton, CT….love a good field trip!
    annie

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  11. Oh my….I need to be in Louisville, I’m SURE I could find a place for that baby grand……gorgeous!!
    Thank you for the link and the chance to win!
    Be blessed,
    J

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  12. So glad you posted this article and giveaway! I’ve already signed up to follow EBTH!!! Can’t wait for the sale to begin in Atlanta! Tennessee auction has a fantastic selection of vintage plates that I could use for this weekends Ladies Spring Tea….we’re decorating with VINTAGE china!!!

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  13. I had never heard of EBTH. They even have one in Louisville! I really like the Anbel’s Oriental rug.
    Thanks for this source. I know what you mean about having to arrive extra early at an estate sale.

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  18. Love the way this website is laid out. I would love the antique chocolate. Pot set or a vintage weathervane/lightning rod for our old house.

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  19. This site is new to me, but I think it was love at first site! Incredible finds! Thank you for a great giveaway!
    Warm regards,
    Ruth L

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  20. Saw some beautiful balustered lamps in a gray- wash finish and a huge 100%wool hand knotted rug from Iran. I looked for a pair of slipper chairs, but didn’t see anything currently available that I loved. Really great site that I enjoyed looking at – now following and look forward to some great deals!
    Ruth Lutz

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  23. Oh wow, I hope they come to NY soon! I love they even have cars! I saw a Vintage Mahogany Settee that I fell I love with.

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  28. This is the first I’ve heard of this website. Thank you! I really like BEVELED FRONT GLASS WALL CABINET FROM LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, OHIO PERSONAL PROPERTY SALE.

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  32. I’m looking for a secretary with lots of drawers and cubbies that I can paint red. I saw a couple of possibilities. Too bad they weren’t close by!!

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  33. you are such a wealth of info kris, never knew of this company. so glad we met and i get to follow your outstanding blog.
    fell in love with the black and gold dorothy draper chest. great fun!
    debra

    ps; thank you for your very kind and touching words on my last post XX

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  35. I didn’t know about these sales! Wow! I’m drooling, I visited the Florida site and saw lots of things I’d like to buy. A Bergeron chair, artwork, carpets. Cha..Ching!!!

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  37. I just found your fabulous blog and as an added bonus, I found out about EBTH. They have wonderful things and I look forward to shopping with them.

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  38. Very cool site! I signed up and will look it over more carefully.

    Loving just about everything…! 🙂

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  39. Loved a baby grand piano. Looked up the site and there was an auction very close to us.
    We previewed the auction on preview day. The staff was fantastic. We will follow ebth from
    now on and we are passing the word. Thank you.

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  46. hello, I am admiring the distressed table in the top photo…is this an antique, reproduction, estate find ? so pretty

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