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Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes

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I really have enjoyed this book for new and refreshing ideas to create a shabby chic cottage environment. I've always leaned toward Victorian and knew that that wasn't exactly what I wanted. This book has so many wonderful ideas. Anyone who loves vintage and repurposing will love this book.

I have to admit that I am one of the featured dealers in this book. I am a mosaic artist who uses vintage china to create functional art. Some of the cottage collectibles that I have featured are a mosaic teacart, mosaic vintage galvanized watering cans, mosaic lamps created from vintage silver teapots, etc. You can see more of my vintage mosaic pieces on my website at www.lavenderhillstudio.com .

This book is filled with wonderful vintage items. The best part is that there are links to all of the dealers and if something interests you, you can contact that person! The pictures are clear and crisp. It is just a wonderful book to get lost in....C Dianne Zweig did a wonderful job with this book.

This book is one of the most beautiful and informative books I have ever seen in all my 30 years in business. It not only shows you the item but it shows the customer how to decorate with the items in a real cottage environment. The book is not just for dealers of antiques and collectibles, but anyone who is interested in decorating there own home. The quality, of this book, shows how passionate the author was on creating Hot Cottage Collectibles.

In Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes, author C. Dianne Zweig offers readers a new twist on kitchen, home, and garden collectibles, marrying different periods and styles in a look which is vintage chic, country kitsch, and retro-romantic. It's all about 'cottage style,' a trendy and enjoyable way to both collect and creatively use popular collectibles, antiques, odds and ends, and treasured furnishings. This book offers readers over 900 individual and vignette photographs submitted from the top collectors out there. This fresh and exciting look at vintage cottage collectibles contains kitchenware, romantic china, pottery, French enamelware, buffets, china cabinets, tables, chairs, beds, fabric, tablecloths, chenille quilts, pillows, linens, vintage sewing projects, lighting, mirrors, frames, wallpaper, wall decor, wicker, birdcages, cottage nursery, holiday items, whimsical and flea market salvage, objets d'art, garden ornaments, tools, and other 'hot' cottage, beach, and cabin collectibles.

Diane has a way of putting together things just the right way. It is organized into categories and each page makes you want to see more.

You don't have to be a collector to enjoy this book. Every woman will find plenty of what she likes on many pages. Great for decorating inspiration. A must have.

I was so blessed to be able to contribute photos for this great book. Can't wait to see Diane's latest project. Her books will become collectibles!

Diane has created a beautiful book and in full color! I recommend it to all those who love to decorate in the romantic cottage or "shabby chic" style. I am so pleased and honored to have been a part of it....thanks so much for asking me Diane...it was fun working with you....and I know you will be pleased to hear I showed the book to Rachel Ashwell herself last week in Brimfield and she said "Tell Diane thank you for creating this book it is a great resource" It doesnt get much better than that for a review! Congratulations Diane

Absolutely Love this book! If you Love Antiques in the Shabby Chic type decor or
Romantic Cottage items this book gives you fabulous ideas and wonderful pictures
too! New to Shabby Chic or Cottage style decor this book gives lovely ideas too!
I hope you decorate your homes to be comfortable and inviting!

C. Dianne Zweig's HOT COTTAGE COLLECTIBLES FOR VINTAGE HOME STYLES offers a lovely collector's guide to the furniture and home embellishments of 'cottage style' home decor. From artistic print cards and vanity mirrors to porch and cabin furnishings and needlework embellishments, the range of cottage style collectibles is covered in an outstanding value guide for any specialty collecting collection.

This is a great book - I was so pleasantly surprised to find it is jam packed with great information and beautiful photos. I was also excited to see photos of my work and some of my collections included! Thank you, from Natasha Burns in Melbourne Australia

This book is not only beautifully photographed and informative, it is also a great trip down memory lane. Gives great ideas for decorating in Cottage Style!