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Make Yourself at Home: A Guide to Decorating with Heirlooms and Antiques That Tell Stories

Make Yourself at Home: A Guide to Decorating with Heirlooms and Antiques That Tell Stories - Hardcover

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Availability:In StockContributor:Chelsey BrownPublish date:2025-06-24Pages:184
Language:EnglishPublisher:Gibbs SmithISBN-13:9781423665953ISBN-10:1423665953UPC:9781423665953Book Category:Architecture, House & Home, Antiques & CollectiblesBook Subcategory:Interior Design, Remodeling & Renovation, FurnitureSize:10.10 x 8.20 x 0.90 inchesWeight:2.2024Product ID:SCHMM2DHC1

It's time to pull your antiques, heirlooms, and vintage finds out of storage--whether they've been tucked away in a closet, the attic, or even under the bed--and let them shine where they truly belong: in the heart of your home.

In Make Yourself at Home, Chelsey Brown invites you to ditch trends and embrace the unique charm of heirlooms, mementos, vintage items, and antiques. These storytellers and the fusion of old and new create a drool-worthy juxtaposition, infusing spaces with character and charm that just makes you feel "at home."

Whether it's your grandmother's diary, thrifted love letters, or a thrifted armoire that didn't even get passed down within your own family, these items bear witness to the lives (and loves) that came before us.

In her conversational, chatty style, Chelsey Brown advocates resisting the temptation to discard these sentimental pieces and instead embrace the emotional ties and historical narratives they represent. By valuing and preserving heirlooms and antiques, we not only ensure that their stories endure, but we create homes that tell a story of those who live inside. We're designing unique spaces where you feel something and that don't just look like every other home you see on social media.

Language:EnglishPublisher:Gibbs SmithISBN-13:9781423665953ISBN-10:1423665953UPC:9781423665953Book Category:Architecture, House & Home, Antiques & CollectiblesBook Subcategory:Interior Design, Remodeling & Renovation, FurnitureSize:10.10 x 8.20 x 0.90 inchesWeight:2.2024Product ID:SCHMM2DHC1

Author and TV personality Chelsey Brown started her award-winning blog, City Chic Decor, when she realized how little information there was about decorating and designing rented spaces. Chelsey is the author of two previous books, Rental Style (spring 2020) and Shut the Front Door (fall 2023). Chelsey and her work have been featured in print magazines and other outlets, including Today, the New York Post, CBS, ABC, NBC, BBC, Architectural Digest, Domino, MyDomaine, Apartment Therapy, and more. Her sense of humor and unique spin on interiors makes her a powerhouse figure in the world of decorating.


Publisher: Gibbs Smith

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Chelsey Brown

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