Junk Beautiful

One person's trash is another's treasure. That's a fact of life that the Junkmarket gals know only too well. Through their annual Minneapolis fleamarket, The Junk Bonanza, web site junkmarketstyle.com, and tireless touring, Sue Whitney and Ki Nassauer have helped countless devotees transform junk into one-of-a-kind furnishings and accessories. Working their magic on every room of the house--from kitchen to home office--they present conversational case studies that introduce the clients and explore their needs.With characteristic humor in tow, they take readers through each renovation adventure, from shopping for recycled materials to the actual construction projects. Junk Beautiful also includes a complete materials lists, plus paint chips and fabric swatches, so that everything can be recreated down to the last delicious detail.

• 11.0 x 9.1875 X .52
• Best-selling author. Sue Whitney's first two Junk Beautiful books have sold over 40,000 copies each and continue to sell at least a few hundred copies in their 8th year since publication.
• Hot trend. Vintage is in and one of the hottest trends of 2016. DIYers are converting old to new, and furniture designers are taking outdated designs and reimaging them to make them relevant again. Vintage furniture and home furnishings that evoke emotion and tell a story add to creating a home that feels personal and individual.
• Flea market stats. There are over 1,100 flea markets in the U.S. and approximately 2.25 million vendors. Flea markets are visited by over 150 million customers each year.