| Description |
188 pages : illustrations, photographs ; 26 cm |
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Includes index. |
| 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. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Subject |
House furnishings.
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Interior decoration.
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Thrift shops.
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| ISBN |
9781950968619 (hbk.) |
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1950968618 (hbk.) |
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