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Modern Vintage Style (2011)

by Emily Chalmers(Favorite Author)

3.51 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

1849750998 (ISBN13: 9781849750998)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

Ryland Peters & Small

review 1: By "read," I meant "flipped through numerous times." This book offered a lot of ideas and many of the rooms featured were beautiful and felt authentic. In any home decor book, there are those rooms that scream "a professional interior designer placed this cup here to make it feel casual and 'real.'" This book did a fair job of weeding those out. I also really appreciated the high-low pricing of the furniture and accessories shown. Aside from the mid-century antiques (ka-ching!) and random thrifted items, I spotted quite a few IKEA items (including a $300 IKEA leather sofa). I love IKEA and love books that embrace their mass-produced aesthetic.
review 2: By "read," I mean "flipped through and looked at the pretty pictures." I don't think vintage is a style I'd p... moreursue unless it occurs naturally. The line between "vintage" and "junky" is a very fine one if you are lazy like me. I do like all the uses of "bunting" or little strings of pennants/flags (I know these are all over the crafty blogosphere, but I do like their easy addition of color and a festive atmosphere!).The best decorating books have the best lighting, the best photography, and the best flowers. less

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