{"product_id":"big-thrift-energy-isbn-9781950968619","title":"Big Thrift Energy","description":"\u003cb\u003eLearn to find affordable vintage home decor and how to style it in a modern home.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDanielle from \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eApartment Therapy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e 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.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePicked as a “Best New Book” by \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeople Magazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBig Thrift Energy\u003c\/i\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003eBig Thrift Energy \u003c\/i\u003eis 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBig Thrift Energy\u003c\/i\u003e will teach you:\u003cbr\u003e• Where to shop for antique and vintage treasures you'll love\u003cbr\u003e• The best things to buy used, and which items to pass on\u003cbr\u003e• How to upcycle something old into something \"you\" and make it fit beautifully in your home\u003cbr\u003e• How to tell when something is valuable, and tips for reselling it to make a profit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor Virginia Chamlee has spent more than a decade collecting and selling vintage wares. Her home has been featured on \u003ci\u003eApartment Therapy\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDesign*Sponge\u003c\/i\u003e and her original artwork is available via Chairish, Anthropologie, and Artfully Walls.\"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. Vintage shopping can be super-tricky; it's hard to know where to start, how to scout things that look and feel like \"you,\" and what to splurge or save on. With this beautiful and thoughtful book though, you'll feel like you have a field guide for furnishing your best home ever with pre-loved, storied stuff.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eDanielle Blundell,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e Apartment Therapy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"A list of Chamlee’s own vintage scores is impressive: she picked up a Goyard trunk worth $10,000 for $90, for example. The wealth of resources plus Chamlee’s friendly tone makes this a handy one-stop-shop for new thrifters.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Virginia and I both agree that there’s enough thrifting to go around. As every vintage hunter knows, sharing thrifting tips can bring good shopping karma. I follow Virginia’s shopping escapades on instagram and even though I’m jealous of her one-of-a-kind scores; I love that I can bring a piece of them home in the form of her new book. Big Thrift Energy Is a great guide for experts and newbies alike.\"\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eMax Humphrey, Designer, Author of\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e Modern Americana, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003enamed one of\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e Country Living’s \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e100 most creative people\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"As an artist, writer, and true vintage fanatic, Virginia Chamlee has quite a few lessons to share about creating spaces you love. She’s sharing all of them in her new book, Big Thrift Energy, which offers tips for how to become a vintage pro and make pieces work with your personal aeshetic.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003eDennis Sarlo, Chairish.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Thrifting is an art, and those who accept its challenges are often rewarded with retro regalia, colorful home decor and, occasionally, fabulous one-of-a-kind finds. Of course, finding a valuable ancient artifact—or just a good deal—isn’t as easy as it sounds. Virginia Chamlee, a journalist, artist and avid thrifter, is here to help fledgling shoppers with her new book, \u003ci\u003eBig Thrift Energy\u003c\/i\u003e, a handy guide to shopping for affordable vintage home decor and styling it in a modern home.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003eChloe Nelson,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e Sarasota Magazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Lifelong collector and People writer Chamlee shares her tips on scoring the good stuff (and knowing it when you see it) at estate sales, antique stores and thrift shops. Let fab finds begin!” \u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—PEOPLE Magazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Virginia Chamlee is an avid collector and seller of vintage items. This book provides advice on how to find the best vintage pieces and how to upcycle old ones and give them new life.\"\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—House Beautiful\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Virginia's book makes you want to stop what you're doing, jump in your car, and head to the nearest thrift store. Its beautiful imagery and detailed descriptions are incredibly motivating. We especially love all the tips and tricks she provided for styling your space!\"\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoxy Prima and Phoebe Cornog, authors of\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e Wonder Walls \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eand co-founders of Pandr Design Co.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"This book brings main character energy to the world of thrifting! Author Virginia Chamlee doesn’t just talk about shopping secondhand—she turns it into a full-blown treasure hunt.\"\u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003eCrafty Chica\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eBig Thrift Energy\u003c\/i\u003e by Virginia Chamlee captures that exact thrill of the hunt, making it impossible not to dive into the world of thrifting.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cbr\u003e—Shellie Wilson, \u003ci\u003eRecycled Crafts\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAuthor Virginia Chamlee is a writer for \u003ci\u003ePeople\u003c\/i\u003e magazine who has spent more than a decade collecting and selling vintage wares. 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