Rescue, Restore, Redecorate

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Welcome to Amy Howard’s Rescue Restore Redecorate lifestyle! Whether you dream of restoring an heirloom to its former beauty or just want to modernize a flea market treasure, Howard has the design and refinishing secrets you need. Here are all the furniture finishing recipes, techniques, and tips that have made Howard’s classes sold-out success stories, and made Howard herself the go-to guru of refinishing and “use what you have” upcycle redecorating. Try your hand at unique painted and faux finishes, and experiment with gold leaf, distressing, and marvelous graining effects. Chapters include: The Thrill of the Hunt The Creative Pantry A Repertoire of Finishes: The Basics and Beyond Chalk-Based Paint Gilding Lacquer Milk Paint (Casein Paint) Antiqued Mirrors And more! Howard shows you a variety of lovely and exciting projects, including the Nicholas Nightstand and the Hugo Table, the Augustus Lamp and the Donovan Chairs, the Drake Lantern and the Alfred Mirror Tray. Along the way, you will learn a treasure trove of techniques, as Howard shares before-and-after makeovers from her studio and offers impeccable step-by-step instruction in all that is needed to achieve each look. Howard writes in her introduction, “When you rescue, restore, and redecorate a vintage piece, you not only bring a new chair or table or dresser or mirror into your home. You bring in a new story, as well. You’re giving something old a new life, one that makes your own life even richer and better. That’s the Rescue, Restore, Redecorate lifestyle.” Review: Great Information for beginners and flippers! - Thinking of updating your furniture or have you inherited a family heirloom that needs a new look? This book is perfect!! It offers step by step instructions that are clear and concise along with detailed recipes, techniques and shopping lists. The gorgeous before and after pictures spark your imagination to look at your old furniture and the possibilities you can achieve. Why spend money on new furniture when you can completely transform your old pieces?? I have never updated or refinished old or disguarded furniture, but have always wanted to. This book has given me the confidence to try!! Can't wait to get started!! Review: EXCELLENT - Very practical and interesting ideas. Good step by step processes. I recommend.