Restore. Recycle. Repurpose.: Create a Beautiful Home (A Country Living Book) Hardcover – May 4, 2010

I absolutely love this book. I was not sure how to name or describe the style of home decor that I love and want to create in my house, and then I found this book and ah ha! This is it. The perfect guide. The rooms are so much more interesting since things are a mix of "vintage" finds--none of that match-y mathch-y look that looks so boring and cookie cutter. The look is down to earth yet tasteful and impressive. I just love looking at all the pictures and he gives plenty of advice for shopping. Full of great ideas, even for little details. (I am using an antique iron as a doorstop but I see he has one propped up for a book end--hmm).

I absolutely love this book. So many wonderful ideas for decorating. Beautiful book with full-color photos, helpful text with hints on where to find items. Excellent for a wide variety of styles that involve antiques or vintage items. Highly recommend this book to anyone seeking inspiration for decorating.

Not quite what I had in mind when I read through the book. I was expecting more detailed information on how to restore, recycle and repurpose, not just a few good ideas on what to repurpose. Other than that the photos and the ideas in the book are great for getting inspiration from.

Good book as a portfolio of (shabby chic) beautiful rooms but more for someone already diverse in the repurposing craft and is in need of thoughts as to where to put all the finished pieces; which is great for someone looking for just that.I find "Salvage-style Project" by This old House a better "how-to" book. I find the "Before and After" pictures and some pictures taken as the project goes along very helpful and "Restore, Recycle, Repurpose" does not offer many. I find this book is full of suggestions instead of actual projects using things commonly found in flea markets, junk yards and yard sales.It's a nicely put together book and the photography is great but I wasn't looking for a coffee-table book.

There was just something about the style of writing and the images used that had me smitten with this book. I love it when I get a book and it's an easy, fun read. Yes, there is a lot of common sense things but sometimes the most common things are the easiest to overlook. I really appreciated taking this journey through the authors childhood. If you have any interest in the topic of green interior design, I would highly recommend this book. I know I will certainly incorporate some of the ideas. I don't think this is necessarily a 'country' style book. There is vintage, antique and I can incorporate those in with my modern aesthetic. I was on the fence about buying this and I'm so glad that I did purchase. This is only the 2nd book I have as a guide on green design. I'd be open to hear from anyone on any other green books I should consider.

I was really impressed with the book and the references to buying items from locations closer to home to eliminate transportation waste and then I saw on the brown strip around the book that it was printed in CHINA. Shame on the author and publisher for allowing this to happen. Kind of voids all the phrases in the book that say ".....buy locally and avoid things being shipped in from China or Mexico." There have got to be lots of printers in the USA who would have loved your business and done an excellent job.

Love the item! Shipped quickly and packaged well. Thank u so much!!

Everything is great.