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开 本: 大16开纸 张: 铜版纸包 装: 精装是否套装: 否国际标准书号ISBN: 9780307885296
camera from the attic—these are your foundation pieces for building
authentic collections on the cheap.
When Tereasa Surratt’s husband convinced her that they should buy a
derelict summer camp in Wisconsin, they had no idea the treasure
trove they’d inherit with the property. While renovating the
decrepit cabins at Camp Wandawega, they kept stumbling upon curious
objects, some dating back ninety years or more: a Boy Scout patch,
an old sled, a pristine set of Fiesta Ware, dozens of midcentury
aprons, an untouched box of board games in their original
packaging.
Tereasa knew the power that one mundane object has when grouped
with its siblings. So rather than discard everything, she set out
on a five-year expedition to turn the more than 150 found items
into full-fledged collections. Relying on her own thriftiness, she
only acquired pieces for free or at a bargain price: items that she
found, negotiated for free, or unearthed at a flea market.
Found, Free & Flea explores Tereasa’s passion for collecting
while encouraging you to tap into your own with ideas on where to
look to see collectibles. Throughout the book, she shares her
secrets and historical tidbits behind these prized antiques, now
used to create innovative displays and for entertaining guests at
her renovated lakeside retreat. From vintage wine taster cups
turned into a wind chime to cheese boxes reinvented as drawer
organizers, to a chicken feeder that houses old tea cups for
impromptu coffee bar setups, everything at Camp Wandawega earns its
keep.
Learn how to navigate flea markets and how to best negotiate, why
“localvore” collecting should matter to the thrifty shopper (and
what finds to expect on your travels), which vintage collections
are easiest to start and the quickest to fill out, and what tips
you should employ for turning even the most simple items into
stunning displays. The beautiful photography and Tereasa’s clever
DIY projects and sharp eye for design will inspire anyone to add
charm and personality to interiors with a few well-worn
objects.
A celebration of Americana and ingenuity, Found, Free & Flea is
a must-have for knowing how to spot treasures, complete
collections, and display them artfully.
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