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Title: Shabby Chic the Gift of Giving
ISBN: 0965317307
Author:
Rachel Ashwell
Publicate Date: 2001
Publish: 2001
List Price: $6.25
Average Customer Rating: 3.0
Format: Hardcover
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Amazon Lowest New Price: $6.25
Amazon Lowest Used Price: $1.99
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1: Not a keeper.
I've enjoyed her other books, but found this one to be of little or no use.
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2: Great gift and wrapping ideas
I enjoy vintage items and have often wanted to give them as a gift but was afraid they wouldn't be appreciated. After receiving this book, I will never feel that way again. Anyone who receives such a gift and does not appreciate the thoughtfulness that brought it their way is definitely poorer for their lack of understanding. The gift wrapping hints are beautiful. I like this book and keep it close at hand along with my other Rachel Ashwell books.
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3: Great Inspiration for Themed Gift Giving!
I really like this book and it has inspired me to create some beautifully themed and wrapped gifts. The ideas I got were not copied directly from her book, but the ideas in her book were sort of a jumping point to get me thinking about themed gifts, specially thought out wrapping, and "gift giving" even on the small occasions when a friend is sick, or just because. I always get great comments on my gifts and how they are presented and I have this book to thank :) Maybe if you are ultra creative on your own, you won't need this book, I personally enjoy the eye candy and it really gets me thinking creatively and outside the box.
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4: Wonderful
What can I say about this author? I LOVE her and read every one of her books thoroughly. She has great ideas, presents them simply and I just love her taste! More! More!
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5: Great pictures, but lacking ideas
First off, I do not regret buying this book. The photography is simply phenomonal, and it is inspiring just to look at the pictures. But unfortunetly, there are not really many gift giving "ideas". So if you bought this book looking for a new twist on gifts, you will be disapointed.Ideas include putting flowers from the garden into bottles, or using big "floppy roses", or colored packing peanuts. Not to origional, but still beautiful. She does convey the importance of giving thoughtful gifts, not just store bought items. Some reviewers had said that this is just a repeat of what is shown on her television show. I personally don't watch the show, so it's not a repeat for me. Without the photography, I would have rated this book a two. But the pictures are what inspires you to give creative and thoughtful gifts.
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