Big Thrift Energy: The Art And Thrill Of Finding Vintage Treasures – Plus Tips For Making Old Feel New By Virginia Chamlee

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 and has spent more than a decade collecting and selling vintage wares. Hardcover. Published by Blue Star Press USA July 2022