"BOOK OF THE WEEK: Thrifty Chic: Interior Style on a Shoestring could not be more timely...this is how to make the crumbly falling apart look the new “beautiful” The Daily Telegraph
"Alexandra Campbell and Liz Bauwens – offer a modern answer to an old question: how do I makeover my home without spending fortune? They cover everything from how to buy architectural salvage without getting ripped off, to ideas on displaying china and ceramics. The book offers imaginative ideas for reusing and restoring, reviving and revamping, recycling and reclaiming." The Independent
"Thrifty Chic is filled with gorgeous photos to inspire you to really make your house a home... it has some beautiful suggestions for ways to pull together mismatched items to create cohesive schemes." Your Home
"The perfect bible to the new spirit of homemaking." BBC Homes & Antiques
"For anyone unaccountably short of heirlooms, Thrifty Chic by Liz Bauwens and Alexandra Campbell is an essential guide to assembling a stylish look on a small budget." Daily Mail
"Will show you ways to adapt and recycle furniture and soft furnishings, with tips on how to create your own accessories and pull together mismatched items. Good Homes
"This visually stunning book, guides you through each room, explaining how to shop for vintage finds, make stylish accessories, and pull the whole thing together for an effortless effect." Quick & Crafty
"Interior Style on a shoestring by Liz Bauwens and Alexandra Campbell shows you how to reuse and restore, revive and revamp, in order to create a stylish yet individual home without spending a small fortune." Pregnancy & Parenting
"Crammed with top design tips, you'll quickly learn how to breathe new life into old furniture and be inspired to go through every room sprinkling frugal magic about your décor. With stunning imagery throughout, you can leisurely cherry-pick your way through insider tips on bargain hunting at antique fairs and charity shop and get to grips with savvy finishing touches to give your home an affordable new lease of life." Bridge For Design
"A must-read for fans of vintage charm, arty types and all those aspiring to 'get creative'. Whether you're looking to breathe boho beauty into an existing scheme or create a countrified air, it will help when turning a vision into a reality. Crammed with images portraying a variety of styles, from casual to modern and contemporary to classic, retro, traditional and eclectic, it offers up a real feast of hot ideas...you're bound to return to this captivating coffee table book time after time – inspiration at your fingertips! Grab a cup of tea, take a seat and start planning." Kitchen Bathroom, Bedroom
Here's a book ideally suited to frugal economic times in the wake of the credit crunch. The Press
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