COUNTRY LIVING FLEAMARKET FINDS

COUNTRY LIVING FLEAMARKET FINDS

by Caroline Atkins (Author), Caroline Atkins (Author)

Synopsis

In a world that is dominated by the chainstore and the throw-away culture, this book reveals the inspirational side to recycling, helping you to assess and exploit flea-market, junk-shop or attic finds as a resource for our own creativity. The author shows how to develop that all-important keen eye, guided by your own sense of style and backed up by practical advice on spotting star potential and avoiding bad buys. Presented in a question-and-answer format, clear instructions and simple techniques advise you how to rejuvenate and re-invent the neglected or the mundane. Thus informed, follow your instincts to detect hidden treasure in unexpected guises, and make impressive transformations with fresh finishes and new uses.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 160
Edition: illustrated edition
Publisher: Collins & Brown
Published: 12 Sep 2002

ISBN 10: 1855859602
ISBN 13: 9781855859609

Media Reviews
If you like car-boot sales, antique fairs or flea markets, you'll find this book invaluable. Written in association with Country Living magazine, it is an informative and knowledgeable guide to every sort of collectible to be found. China, basket-ware, textiles and glass are but a few looked at in depth: history, care, restoration and display or use. How to tell pottery apart from porcelain, detect a real Lloyd Loom chair or bakelite ashtray, where to find your local market and innovative ideas on how to use your finds in attractive ways. Packed with advice and many colour photographs, this is another practical Country Living guide, presented in a question and answer format for easy reference. - Lucy Watson
Author Bio
Caroline Atkins is a freelance writer and editor specializing in interiors. She writes for many magazines and is the author of Country Living Country Christmas.