A Very Vintage Christmas

2016-07-01 Crafts & Hobbies

Author : Bob Richter
Release : 2016-07-01
Genre : Crafts & Hobbies
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 13X/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis A Very Vintage Christmas by : Bob Richter

Download or read book A Very Vintage Christmas written by Bob Richter. This book was released on 2016-07-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Very Vintage Christmas embodies the nostalgia and sentimentality associated with the holiday season. Vintage ornaments, lights, decorations, cards and wrapping all conjure up happy memories of Christmases past and serve as tangible mementos of holidays shared with family and friends. In fact, finding these objects, decorating with them and sharing them with others brings an instant feeling of comfort and joy. Coupled with beautiful photographs, tips on collecting, and secret shopping haunts, A Very Vintage Christmas offers a 360-degree look at holiday décor in America and gives suggestions on how to make vintage finds work for today’s audience. While each chapter of A Very Vintage Christmas is unique, there is a common thread that runs through them all: the love of beautiful holiday decorations, and the interest in their history, value, and preservation. The book helps the everyday collector and enthusiast to build their own collection and offers tips on how to make the most of what they’ve got.

A Very Vintage Holiday

2023-10-03 Crafts & Hobbies

Author : Bob Richter
Release : 2023-10-03
Genre : Crafts & Hobbies
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 838/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book A Very Vintage Holiday written by Bob Richter. This book was released on 2023-10-03. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Very Vintage Holiday celebrates the joy and sentimentality associated with all the major holidays on the calendar, from Easter to Halloween to Christmas—and many more. Vintage decorations, customs, history, and lush images offer up great comfort, connection, and continuity in this fast-paced world. Each holiday is opportunity to slow down and connect. There’s a mindfulness associated with carving pumpkins, dying Easter eggs, or stringing popcorn and cranberry garlands that helps us to bond with loved ones in ways that both conjure up good memories and enable us to make new ones. Coupled with beautiful photographs, tips on collecting, and secret shopping haunts, A Very Vintage Holiday offers a 360-degree look at all the traditional and joyful ways we celebrate holidays and gives suggestions on how to make family heirlooms, vintage finds, and holiday activities work for today’s audience. Each chapter is focused on a different holiday and there is a common thread that runs through them all: the love of beautiful holiday decorations as well as an interest in their history, preservation, and relevance in today’s world. Now, more than ever, we need holidays to connect us. A Very Vintage Holiday helps the everyday collector and enthusiast make the most of what they’ve already collected and build upon it for future generations to enjoy.

Vintage Living

2019-03-19 House & Home

Author : Bob Richter
Release : 2019-03-19
Genre : House & Home
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 312/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Vintage Living written by Bob Richter. This book was released on 2019-03-19. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vintage lifestyle expert and interior designer Bob Richter shows you how to create a vintage home that feels loved and lived-in. Discover how to find the best vintage treasures—from antiques to thrift store finds—that bring beauty, comfort, and personal meaning into your home. Bob Richter has been thrifting and collecting vintage treasures for more than 40 years years, since the age of six. With a true passion for antiques, or any object with a past and a story, Richter speaks to our desire to surround ourselves with belongings that impart beauty and meaning to our lives. Drawing on his years of experience as a stylist and interior designer, Richter takes us through a trove of beautiful historic homes, illustrating how to live stylishly with our vintage finds and collections (hint: buy what you love, express yourself, and don't be afraid to mix periods!). A celebration of the art of thrifting and decorating with antiques of every era, Vintage Living is a full-service guide to: • Navigating flea markets, antique shows, yard and estate sales, country auctions, and the online marketplace • Successfully negotiating and haggling for your vintage finds • Mastering the art of vintage decorating, entertaining, and cooking • Decorating with vintage holiday décor for all seasons (Easter, Christmas, Halloween, etc.) • Giving the perfect vintage gift • Embracing vintage ways—from writing letters to repurposing and recycling • Caring for your old treasures Featuring stunning photographs of interior shoots in beautiful old houses, this bible of vintage living will inspire you to take a personal and creative approach to your décor.

Christmas Wishes

2010-07-16 Antiques & Collectibles

Author : Tim Hollis
Release : 2010-07-16
Genre : Antiques & Collectibles
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 180/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Christmas Wishes written by Tim Hollis. This book was released on 2010-07-16. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A nostalgic look at Christmas in the mid-twentieth century.

Palm Springs Holiday

2009-09-01 Photography

Author : Peter Moruzzi
Release : 2009-09-01
Genre : Photography
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 888/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Palm Springs Holiday by : Peter Moruzzi

Download or read book Palm Springs Holiday written by Peter Moruzzi. This book was released on 2009-09-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the glamor and style of Palm Springs in its golden age with this gorgeously illustrated book of vintage photographs, postcards and other ephemera. From the 1910s through the 1960s, Palm Springs, California, was a city that had it all, including marvelous midcentury Modern architecture, fabulous fly-in hotels, and a swinging nightlife. Featuring vintage images of the area’s famous hotels and gambling dens, as well as the Coachella Valley, Palm Springs Holiday tells the story of this legendary destination in its golden age. Author and architectural historian Peter Moruzzi provides essential historical context as well as insightful and engaging commentary about a time when people vacationed in the desert, dining, dancing, and lounging poolside.

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