French Vintage Décor: Easy and Elegant DIY Projects for Any Home

by Jamie Lundstrom

Overview

Add That Certain Je Ne Sais Quoi to Your Home, Effortlessly

Rustic and elegant French décor never goes out of style—and with easy yet sophisticated accessories for your home, these 70 projects will transform your space and add that special touch to any room.

Jamie Lundstrom’s projects use easy-to-find and recycled objects, as well as new materials, to bring her French vintage style into your life. Projects span every season and category, from sewing to painting and upholstery, including provincial antique baskets, a fantastique Trumeau mirror, a jolie gold leaf frame, boutique plaster of Paris–dipped flowers and a chic antique chair. Featuring simple step-by-step instructions with beautiful photos to help guide you, these projects can be created in just a few hours or less.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781624145421
Publisher:	Page Street Publishing
Publication date:	06/12/2018
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Jamie Lundstrom is the founder of the blog So Much Better With Age. She has been featured on HGTV and the Today show, as well as in Country Living and Better Homes & Gardens. She lives in Vancouver, Canada.

Table of Contents

Foreword Heather Bullard $

Bonjour 8 $

Tools and Tips for the Petite DIY-er $

$$$ $

Antiqued Mirror $

Aged Mirror from Glass $

Decoupaged Canvas Art $

Trumeau Mirror $

Piping on a Trumeau Mirror $

Plaster Paint Technique (Trumeau Mirror) $

French Gold Mirror $

Gold Leaf Frame $

Old Locket on Canvas Art $

Plaster Wall Art $

Scrollwork Art on Canvas $

Hanging Wallpaper Mural $

Layered Art Display on a Mantel $

Hang Art Like in a Museum $

Framed Needlepoint $

Grey Washed Frames $

Framed Eiffel Tower Poster $

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Rusted Frames $

Add Ribbon to Frames or Mirrors $

Press for Champagne Sign (or Ring for Rose) $

French Cheese Safe or Cabinet $

Long Linen Bulletin Board with Tacks $

Fabric-Covered Corkboard $

Antique Labels on Brown Bottles $

Leather Antique Book $

Aged Urn or Planter $

Paris Snowglobe $

Clay Bowls $

Drill Bit Holder with Dried Lavender $

Candelabra Update $

Drippy Candles $

Concrete Painted Pots $

Black "Cast Iron" Planter $

Plaster of Paris-Dipped Flowers $

Plaster-Dipped Flower Art $

Rustic French Tray $

Antique Basket $

Concrete Bowl $

Glazed Plant Pots $

Stenciled Wicker Basket $

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Green Topiary in Aged Urn $

Flower Garland $

Dried Flowers as Wall Art $

Champagne Bucket Centerpiece $

Lavender in Concrete Pots $

Pressed Lavender in Frame $

Mossy Branches in Black "Cast Iron" Planter $

Moss in Concrete Bowl $

Add Flowers to the Brown Bottle Collection $

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Blue and Gold Antique Chair $

Charcoal Desk $

White and Gold Vanity $

Putty Colored Chair $

Reupholster an Antique Chair $

Piping on Furniture $

Best Antique Finish $

Wallpaper on the Back of a Cabinet $

Zinc French Bistro Set $

Gold and Marble Side Table $

Gold and Grey Side Table $

Deconstructed Footstool $

Paris Building Table $

Decoupaged Table $

French Pedestal Table $

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Tea Bag Shaped Lavender Sachets $

Wicker Basket Bag $

Crochet Throw Blanket $

Crochet Pillows $

Cheesecloth Tablecloth $

Baguette Bag with Drawstring $

Pillow Shams from Antique French Napkins $

Acknowledgments $

About the Author $

Index $

Editorial Reviews

French Vintage Décor is such a feast for home-lovers! From the stunning photos to the inspiring projects, this is a book you will want to return to again and again.”

—Melissa Michaels, author of the New York Times bestseller Love the Home You Have

“I’m so impressed! These clever tutorials will make your home feel as if it’s been transported to La Belle France.”

—Georgianna Lane, author of Paris in Bloom

“French Vintage Décor is a gorgeous book full of beautiful, elegant ideas. A must-have!”

—Courtney Allison, author of French Country Cottage

“Jamie is incredibly talented. Whatever your budget, she has ideas that are easy to incorporate into almost any home. French Vintage Décor is a delight to read, and the photography is scrumptious. ”

—Anita Joyce, author of French Accents

“I have been a long time fan of Jamie’s French vintage style. Her projects are unique, beautiful and simple enough for anyone to tackle. French Vintage Décor is a book not only for the Francophile, but for everyone who has a love of beautiful patina and romantic decor!”

—Janet Coon, creator of Shabbyfufu

“Jamie's book is full to the brim of inspiration and projects I want to make. I would recommend this book to anyone looking to add charm and character to their space.”

—KariAnne Wood, creator of Thistlewood Farms and author of The DIY Home Planner

“The casual elegance of Jamie’s style is so refreshing—and she’s bottled it up in this gorgeous book! You’ll love not only how beautiful her projects are, but how easy they are to replicate.”

—Rachel Paxton, Cceator of Maison de Pax

“Jamie’s French vintage style marries with her simple-to-follow tutorials to create a book that is authentic, actionable and delightful. Anyone drawn to French style will be captivated. A book you should add to your library!”

—Kelly Wilkniss, author of My Soulful Home: A Year in Flowers

“Anyone who loves beautiful photographs, lovely projects and creating a home by hand will love Jamie's new book!”

—Jennifer Rizzo, author of Creatively Christmas

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