| Title |
Big thrift energy : the art and thrill of finding vintage treasures-- plus tips for making old feel new / Virginia Chamlee. |
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| Physical Description |
188 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Note |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
Learn to find affordable vintage home decor and how to style it in a modern home. From a Goyard trunk worth upwards of $10,000 (scored for $90) to a floor-length vintage Christian Dior cape (a $10 Goodwill find), the author knows how to find deals. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Part I: Know before you go. Define your style ; Do your online research ; Design styles across the eras ; Be prepared ; Know where to shop ; Get out of town ; Best flea markets in the U.S. -- Part II: How to shop. Trendspotting ; The go-tos ; Material world ; When to just say no ; Labels to look for -- Part III: How to style. Think like a designer ; Basic formula of room design ; Tell your story ; Living large ; Styling tricks ; The art of the upgrade ; My all-time favorite finds -- Part IV: How to sell. The investment ; Other basics ; Where to sell -- Conclusion. |
| Subject |
Antiques in interior decoration.
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Illustrated works.
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