Title:
Big thrift energy : the art and thrill of finding vintage treasures - plus tips for making old feel new
Author:
Publication Date:
2022
Publication Information:
Bend, OR : Blue Star Press, [2022]
Physical Description:
188 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 26 cm
ISBN:
9781950968619
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 worth upwards of $10,000 (scored for $90) to a floor-length vintage Christian Dior cape, a $10 Goodwill find."--Amazon.com.
Contents:
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. -- How to shop. Trendspotting -- The go-tos -- Material world -- When to just say no -- Labels to look for -- 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 -- How to sell. The investment -- Other basics -- Where to sell.
Language:
English
