Friday, December 17, 2010

Thrift Reads: A Gift Guide for Thrifters


Use The Epic Thrifter's Reads Gift Guide to gift your fellow thrifty friends, or print it out and post it on the fridge. (Hint, hint to all who lives with you!)

1) The Find*   Decorate with thrifted finds
2) The Big Ass Book of Crafts  Craft bible
3) Apartment Therapy   Real Homes, Real Thrifty Ideas
4) Hand Made Modern  DIY Modern Design
5) American Junk   Diary of a Junker
6) Home Cheap Home   Hands-Down Favorite design book
7) Collector's Style   Arrange your thrifted collections

* If you order The Find, let Stan know and he will send you a personalized bookplate!
[Here's his Twitter and Blog]

1) ReadyMade   DIY culture, sustainability. My favorite  
2) Atomic Ranch  Gorgeous mod interiors
3) Modernism   All Things Mod
4) Living, Etc.   Stylish thrifty living
5) Dwell   Modern living eye porn
6) Country Living  Thrifty Decor Staple

What Thrifty Reads do YOU Recommend?
Daily thrift updates, information, and inspiration. Follow Thriftcore on Twitter and Facebook.
Labels: ,

19 comments:

  1. Those are some choice reads, Van. I love the Big Ass Book of Crafts. I'm actually using the beauty section to make a few things this holiday.

    Nostalgic readers may also like, 'Thrift Score' by Al Hoff. It was based on the 90's zine of same name. Though I believe it's out of print, it's easily found used on Amazon dirt cheap. It's a funny read and probably one my top ten list.

    There's also quite a few sewing books on how to up-cycle thrift store finds. I think one might be called Subversive Seamstress. Love that one too!

    ReplyDelete

  2. Thank you, my dear, for the recommendation. For inspiration, I love both of the Tony Duquette books -- Tony Duquette and More is More. Even though he was a set designer and a huge name in interiors, he is a genius at taking found objects and turning them into glorious masterpieces.....Happy holidays to you! Stan

    ReplyDelete

  3. Excellent list! Will definitely be keeping my eye out at my local Half-Price Books (LOVE that store) for some of these gems. I recently picked up a book there called 'Garage Sale America' that's chock full of thrifty eye candy!

    http://www.amazon.com/Garage-Sale-America-Bruce-Littlefield/dp/B001O9CHDO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1292608999&sr=8-1

    ReplyDelete

  4. I can't wait to check out all of these suggestions, especially "Thrift Score"!

    There really is so much to read on this subject, you could make a monstrous list...

    ReplyDelete

  5. Cool, I love checking out these books! Big Ass Book of Crafts looks like fun! If I get one, I will be sure to do it from your links.

    ReplyDelete

  6. One of my favorites in your list is American Junk. That book is just inspirational.

    ReplyDelete

  7. This is such a great post. I think a re-Tweet is in order! My fav is Atomic Ranch. *drool* I'm looking up Thrift Score for sure!

    ReplyDelete

  8. "Scavengers Manifesto" also

    ReplyDelete

  9. "Garden Junk" "Kitchen Junk", etc,
    Love of the Old" by Mary Randolph Carter

    Mongo (dumpster diving)

    "Salvage Sisters" remaking ideas

    ReplyDelete

  10. "The Starving Artist's Way"

    ReplyDelete

  11. thought of one more,

    "Empire of Scrounge"

    tess

    ReplyDelete

  12. Can't wait to read these suggestions!

    ReplyDelete

  13. oakley sunglasses, http://www.oakleysunglasses-wholesale.us.com/
    mulberry uk, http://mulberryoutlet.outlet-store.co.uk/
    minnesota vikings jerseys, http://www.minnesotavikingsjersey.us/
    los angeles lakers, http://www.lakersjerseys.us/
    hollister clothing, http://www.hollisterclothingstore.net/
    cowboys jerseys, http://www.dallascowboysjersey.us/
    new york giants jerseys, http://www.newyorkgiants.us/
    michael kors uk, http://www.michaelkorshandbag.co.uk/
    chanel handbags outlet, http://www.chanelhandbags-outlet.us.com/
    instyler, http://www.instylerionicstyler.com/
    giuseppe zanotti outlet, http://www.giuseppe-zanotti-outlet.org/
    oklahoma city thunder, http://www.thunderjerseystore.com/
    tommy hilfiger outlet, http://www.tommyhilfigers.net/
    cheap uggs, http://www.uggboot.com.co/
    salomon boots, http://www.salomonshoes.us.com/
    insanity workout, http://www.insanityworkout.us.com/
    tods shoes, http://www.todsshoes.us.com/
    supra footwear, http://www.suprashoes.us.com/
    hogan,hogan outlet,scarpe hogan,hogan sito ufficiale,hogan interactive
    tommy hilfiger, http://www.tommyhilfigers.net/
    105

    ReplyDelete

  15. very good article and useful once for my admin and pardon me permission to share articles herein may be useful and helpful

    Obat amandel bengkak
    Obat infeksi usus
    Obat tradisional kanker ovarium

    ReplyDelete

  16. may be useful for all, helpful article once and pardon me permission to share also here

    Obat kanker mulut
    Obat gastroparesis herbal
    Obat ginjal bocor

    ReplyDelete

  17. I can only express a word of thanks, nothing else. Because with the content on this blog I can add knowledge Thank you very much has been sharing this information. Do not forget to visit our website to share information and knowledge about health.
    obat sakit tenggorokan
    obat radang lambung
    cara mengatasi sakit perut sebelah kiri / kanan
    cara mengobati sakit pnggang
    Agen jelly gamat QnC cibeureum tasikmalaya
    cara mengatasi penyakit gondok

    ReplyDelete

I love reading your comments. Thank you for adding to the discussion! I always reply to any and all questions.

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)

Like us on Facebook

Related Posts with Thumbnails