Big Thrift Energy: The Art and Thrill of Finding Vintage Treasures-Plus Tips for

<b>Learn how to shop for affordable vintage home decor and how to style it in a modern home.</b> <p/>From 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. <p/><i>Big Thrift Energy</i> 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, <i>Big Thrift Energy</i> 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. <p/><i>Big Thrift Energy</i> will teach you: <br>- Where to shop for antique and vintage treasures you'll love<br>- The best things to buy used, and which items to pass on<br>- How to upcycle something old into something you and make it fit beautifully in your home<br>- How to tell when something is valuable, and tips for reselling it to make a profit <p/>Author Virginia Chamlee is a writer for <i>People</i> 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 original artwork is available via Chairish, Anthro