Junk Beautiful: Furniture ReFreshed

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Re-using and re-inventing vintage castoffs as home furnishings take center stage in today's home decor, as these one-of-a-kind treasures create uniquely personal spaces. Best-selling author and junking maven Sue Whitney unleashes her JUNKMARKET Style on furniture and accessories that make a statement, add a little flair, and tell a story. These pieces are coming from many places--the flea market, antique shop, vintage fair, grandmother's attic, and Goodwill store--and all are getting a new lease on life with a little DIY creativity. In Junk Beautiful Furniture Re(Freshed), Sue Whitney, heralded as the Queen of Junk and founder of the wilkdly successful JUNKMARKET Style community, provides inspiration for reimagining and refashioning furniture and accessory pieces. Each of the 30 projects is presented with clear, concise step-by-step text and photographs, requires little to no skill, and can be completed in a weekend or less. AUTHOR: Sue Whitney founded JUNKMARKET in 2000 in response to a need in the marketplace for utilizing vintage finds stylishly in your home. Her company's vision was pretty and practical design through affordable re-use. JUNKMARKET is now the national leader in the industry and has a large online community of about 42,000 loyal members. Sue has authored three successful titles and produced columns for 'Country Home' and 'Country Garden' magazines as well as her own special interest magazine issue. Sue is a veteran public speaker and has been on the Today show multiple times and appeared regularly on HGTV's Country Style. She is also a paid speaker and consultant to vintage shows around the country. In spring of 2015, Sue launched her own show, Uncorked JUNKMARKET Style. 250 full colour photographs

Sue Whitney founded JUNKMARKET in 2000 in response to a need in the marketplace for utilizing vintage finds stylishly in your home. Her company's vision was pretty and practical design through affordable re-use. JUNKMARKET is now the national leader in the industry and has a large online community of about 42,000 loyal members. Sue has authored three successful titles and produced columns for 'Country Home' and 'Country Garden' magazines as well as her own special interest magazine issue. Sue is a veteran public speaker and has been on the Today show multiple times and appeared regularly on HGTV's Country Style. She is also a paid speaker and consultant to vintage shows around the country. In spring of 2015, Sue launched her own show, Uncorked JUNKMARKET Style.

Junk Beautiful: Furniture ReFreshed not only shares Sue's innovative ideas and tried-and-true repurposing techniques but it also sparks the urge to repurpose those aging pieces and make them stand out in your home. --Dr. Lori Verderame, director of DrLoriV.com and History channel expert Junk Beautiful: Furniture ReFreshed showcases Sue Whitney's uncanny ability to forge new paths and stay well ahead of the curve when it comes to innovative creations for your home. --Don Taylor Short, owner of West End Architecture and host of DIY Network's West End Salvage In Junk Beautiful ReFreshed, Sue Whitney, the Queen of Junk, spreads the word on the hot trend of rustoration, one project at a time. -- "Flea Market Decor" Starred review. Whitney, creator of JUNKMARKET (junkmarketstyle.com), which focuses on using refurbished finds in decor, and the author of previous books on the topic, here offers 30 clever projects. Readers are introduced to tools, finishes, and safety, with great advice on how to find items for repurposing. The illustrations are excellent and instruction is spto-on. The text is peppered with tips and advice on design, project materials, and checks for a successful tranformation. Sure to be popular, this book is highly recommended. -- "Library Journal" Sue Whitney understands what people want to live with in their homes and is able to convey a freshness in decorating for junkers as well as vintage enthusiasts, antique lovers, DIYers, and collectors. --Lynne Louise Worden, Worden Select Objects