Big Thrift Energy

The Art and Thrill of Finding Vintage Treasures-Plus Tips for Making Old Feel New

Big Thrift Energy
Virginia Chamlee
RRP:
NZ$ 70.00
Our Price:
NZ$ 56.00
Hardback
h279 x 235mm - 208pg
5 Jul 2022 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9781950968619
Out Of Stock
Currently no stock in-store, stock is sourced to your order
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. 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 is a writer for People magazine who has spent more than a decade collecting and selling vintage wares. Her home has been featured on Apartment Therapy and HGTV and her original artwork is available at Chairish, Anthroplogie, and Artfully Walls.
Author Virginia Chamlee is a writer for People magazine who has spent more than a decade collecting and selling vintage wares. Her home has been featured on Apartment Therapy and Design*Sponge and her written work has been featured in Buzzfeed, Bustle, Byrdie, and other outlets. Her artwork is available via Chairish, Anthroplogie, and Artfully Walls.
Status: Indent title, imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781950968619
Published: 5 Jul 2022
Published In: United States
Imprint: Blue Star Press
Publisher: Random House USA Inc
Format: Hardback
Height: 279mm
Width: 235mm
Weight: 567g
Pages: 208

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