Big thrift energy : the art and thrill of finding vintage treasures-- plus tips for making old feel new

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Author:

Chamlee, Virginia, author.

Personal Author:

Chamlee, Virginia, author.

ISBN:

9781950968619

Physical Description:

188 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm

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.

Abstract:

"If you think unique is chic and cringe at the sight of a "Live, Laugh, Love" poster, then Big Thrift Energy will teach you everything you need to know about shopping for affordable vintage home decor and styling it in a modern home. Antiquing can be intimidating: how do you know if a piece is worth salvaging? How do you navigate the piles of merchandise at a thrift store or estate sale? Part resource, part inspiration, Big Thrift Energy is a comprehensive guide that offers tips for thrifting that you never knew you needed: How to shop for the good stuff, how to upcycle and style vintage treasures in your home, and even advice for flipping your most-coveted items to turn a profit. Plus, the author shares her all-time best finds, from a Goyard trunk worthupwards of $10,000 (scored for $90) to a floor-length vintage Christian Dior cape, a $10 Goodwill find"-- Amazon.com.

Subject Term:

Antiques in interior decoration.

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Illustrated works.

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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), Virginia knows how to find deals.

Danielle from Apartment Therapy says "Virginia has total sage sister vibes, helping you score pieces for a song with tips that are so good, I kind of can't believe she's letting us in on these trade secrets."

Picked as a "Best New Book" by People Magazine , Big Thrift Energy will teach you everything you need to know about shopping for affordable vintage home decor and styling it in a modern home. Antiquing can be intimidating: how do you know if a piece is worth salvaging? How do you navigate the piles of merchandise at a thrift store or estate sale? Part resource, part inspiration, Big Thrift Energy is a comprehensive guide that offers tips for thrifting that you never knew you needed: How to shop for the good stuff, how to upcycle and style vintage treasures in your home, and even advice for flipping your most-coveted items to turn a profit.

Big Thrift Energy will teach you:
* Where to shop for antique and vintage treasures you'll love
* The best things to buy used, and which items to pass on
* How to upcycle something old into something "you" and make it fit beautifully in your home
* How to tell when something is valuable, and tips for reselling it to make a profit

Author Virginia Chamlee has spent more than a decade collecting and selling vintage wares. Her home has been featured on Apartment Therapy and Design*Sponge and her original artwork is available via Chairish, Anthropologie, and Artfully Walls.