Thanks to Shak in Style for tipping me off to the start of Crate and Barrel's annual custom upholstery sale. The event, which runs through Oct. 14, is being held at select Crate and Barrel stores across the country.

Unfortunately, the discounts don't extend to the online store, but if you have a bricks-and-mortar shop near you, it's definitely worth checking out. The chain is offering 25 percent off all of its 2,000 upholstery patterns and more than 150 furniture frames, so you can mix and match for your perfect combo.