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Something old, some things new, add


some junk- it’s you


YOU can be forgiven for regarding rusty tins, old. doors and even bo ttle corks as just a load of old junk. You may even scoff a t


those who forage through flea m a rk e ts , c a r boot sales and auctions hoping to find value in other peo- pleis discarded goods. But a new book reveals


by Gabrielle Fagan


wall and they will add character to nooks and crannies. Weathered shut­ ters or doors can be hinged together to make stunning screens or room dividers.” In th a t vein a window


that not only would you be totally wrong, but that you are missing out on the year’s most fashionable interior accessories - vin­ tage treasures. I t seems no stylish home


is complete without some­ thing faded, wrinkled, weathered and downright aged - and th a t does not mean a relative. We are talking about


stylish decorating with antique or rescued pieces going through to downright quirky items. But some skill is


required to prevent your home resembling the set for an episode of TV's junk collectors Steptoe And Son - simply shabby rather than chic. Author Lauren Powell


ably and imaginatively demonstrates, in Tattered Treasures - Stylish Deco­ rating With Flea Market Finds, how to display those finds to the maximum dec­ orative effect. Powell was first drawn to


street markets when seek­ ing antique plates and it led to her long-standing romance with tat tered treasure. She says: “Years ago I bought my first antique plate and proudly displayed it on a stand. Finding it opened my eyes to the beautiful things you can discover by simply looking beyond perfection and seeing the possibilities. “Now I love the thrill of


pedestrian, but Powell does not confine herself to the obvious. She points out: “Old, interesting looking doors can be so lovely that they are art in themselves. Just rest them at an angle in a corner of a room, or place them flat against a


the hunt, especially when I ’m searching for just the right item to add to a col­ lection. One of my favourites is beautiful china, and I love using mis­ matched pieces to create unusual place settings.” China may sound a little


sash frame - complete with cracked, and peeling paint - makes a highly individual frame for photographs. She also uses groupings


of ornamental pieces - both wood and tin - th a t once graced pediments and cor­ nices to make a striking wall display. Pairs of sconces and carved orna­ ments often found in archi­ tectural salvage yards are turned into sculptural works of art and grace her home. She suggests: “Why buy


a standard candlestick when you could make a


highly individual one by converting a turned wood­ en balustrade or porch spindle? These simply have to be cut to size, and embellished with a tassel, cord or trim.” Powell is also skilful at


giving relics a “make-over” that heightens their appeal and does not detract from their character. “Any wooden furniture


lection of tiny ornaments. Wine corks, perhaps


from memorable family' occasions and inscribed with the relevant date, have been gathered and glued on an old plain frame to make a distinctive set­ ting for a photograph. Powell believes: “Photo­


graph frames should be as interesting as their con­ ten ts .I have gathered a vast array of painted, peel­ ing or even gilded frames which I can decorate with a variety of buttons, beads and seashells. I love groups of frames and vary the heights of my collections to add depth and interest.” She even finds a use for


empty glass household bot­ tles and tin cans. She uses decorative wine bottles to hold washing up liquid, and bath oils, and presses humble cans into epop artf style vases. Refreshingly there is


nothing precious about Powell. She says simply: “Anyone can do this. Just learn to look at the things you love with an artistis eye. See things not for what they are but for what they could become - and donit take decorating too serious­ ly.”


And just in case you fear


or cabinetry piece can become a one-of-a-kind painted piece. Embellish it with writing such as poet­ ry, lines from a favourite book or Bible verses.” She advises practising on


ordinary items in extraor­ dinary ways which is the most inspiring aspect of the book. One of the most intriguing examples of this is a collection of miniature chairs - from children’s size to dolls house size - grouped and glued in a cas­ cade down a wall. A simi­ larly eye-catching effect is achieved with antique woven baskets hung from a metal millinery stand that once held hats in a depart­ ment store. Powell shuns a tradition­


a template the same size as the piece to test spacing and writing before marking the item. The surfaces need to be sanded, primed and prepared in the normal way before decorating and the final result varnished. But perhaps it is using


you may become a “clutter queen” - overwhelmed by too much ta t and not enough treasure - she has a final and sensible word of advice. Stay on track when bar­


gain hunting by carrying photos of rooms and fabric swatches with you - look­ ing a t a photo of a room makes it easier to imagine an item in it, and fabric swatches help with co-ordi­ nating colours. So i t could be time to


join the treasure hunt and track down some treasures to transform your interior.


TREASURE HUNTER’S ’ GUIDE


® Architectural Salvage: Lassco, London EC2. Call


020 7749 9944; Architec­ tural Heritage, Chel­ tenham, Gloucs. Call 01386 584414; Salvo Magazine for details of architectural dealers nationwide and overseas. Call 01890 820: 333. © Tattered Treasures -


al display case in favour of an ornate antique picture frame, and adds shelves within it to show off a col­


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