Flea Market Baby: The ABC's of Decorating, Collecting & Gift Giving [Hardcover]

Barri Leiner (Author), Marie Moss (Author)

Book Description

Learn how to make a one-of-a-kind nursery for baby by decorating with antiques and vintage finds. Discover alternative uses for traditional items while adding a stylish twist to baby's new room. Best friends and coauthors Barri Leiner and Marie Moss reveal that even a few well-chosen items can provide enough inspiration for an entire nursery. Useful information about where to seek out unique items for baby is also included. Leiner and Moss also take us along for a whirlwind tour of their favorite flea market and junk shops to unearth hidden treasures that are perfect for baby. While some finds are fun and whimsical, others are sure become treasured heirlooms. Sterling silver spoons, vintage birth announcements, handmade quilts all appear in full color and provide inspiration for both the novice and experienced collector. Flea market finds also make the perfect gift for new parents and can be used as decorations or favors for a special baby shower or birthday party.

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About the Author

Barri Leiner is a freelance writer and publicist whose clients have included Revlon, Cynthia Rowley, Calvin Klein, and the Chicago Tribune Magazine. She is the former style reporter for WGN-TV/Chicago. Marie Moss is an author and stylist who recently completed Hello Kitty's Little Book of Big Ideas and Hello Kitty, Hello Everything (both Abrams). She is the former fashion director for Seventeen magazine and has appeared on Oprah, The View, CNN, and MTV.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Stewart, Tabori and Chang (October 28, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584793082
• ISBN-13: 978-1584793083
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 8.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,294,496 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #26 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > How-to & Home Improvements > Remodeling & Renovation > Children's Rooms

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Flea Market Baby, July 24, 2004

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LittleAngelVintage (Westchester County NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Flea Market Baby: The ABC's of Decorating, Collecting & Gift Giving (Hardcover)

A wonderful, inspirational reference book. I read it over and over again! I can't get enough! I study it, make lists of ideas and head off to the Flea Market! I just LOVE it! A great gift for the vintage lover! Or treat for yourself!Grab it up and ENJOY!!!!!!! Keep em' comin' PLEASE!!!!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE THIS BOOK!, May 31, 2006

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HeidiHo "Gold Country Girl" (Mother Lode Country, CA.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Flea Market Baby: The ABC's of Decorating, Collecting & Gift Giving (Hardcover)

I am absolutely delighted with this book. If these authors want to write more books in this vein, I would want them all! I don't even have a baby to decorate a room for, but I was enthralled with it nevertheless. Charming decor and collecting ideas using all sorts of vintage things (which I love!). An absolute must-have for any mom who likes the vintage style, antiques, flea markets, etc. I agree it would make a terrific shower gift for a mom-to-be. It will give her plenty of ideas. And you know what? Even if she doesn't even like "old" stuff (or just doesn't know she does yet!), she may still get helpful ideas and/or may find it as delightful to look through as I did!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a great additin, August 5, 2005

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antiquew geeks - See all my reviews

This review is from: Flea Market Baby: The ABC's of Decorating, Collecting & Gift Giving (Hardcover)

this book is a great additin to a home decor library. I really enjoyed it, but I would have liked more information on sources and how thigs were made.