Peek Inside: The Find by Stan Williams

Design and vintage guru Stan Williams recently released a book called The Find: The Housing Works Book of Decorating with Thrift Shop Treasures, Flea Market Objects, and Vintage Details, and it is a must read! I’ve already shared some of my favourite images at my personal blog, but I wanted to give everyone here at EAD a special sneak peek too.

No matter what your style and your aesthetic, this book will appeal to you. It showcases everything from whimsical eclectic spaces to sleek, modern interiors.

I especially adore the mix of sensibilities in the above image. A little bit shabby organic, a little bit retro, with an uber-traditional chinoiserie thrown in the mix. Divine!

And it’s not just interiors: the book has an entire chapter devoted to ‘Escapes’, with plenty of vacation-inspired eye candy. As well, a section on entertaining offers tons of tips and tricks for incorporating vintage touches into every gathering.

Can’t you envision the below table setting at a bridal shower or wedding? The mix of formal and casual strikes just the right note–and it would be such an easy, budget friendly DIY arrangement!

I can’t recommend this book highly enough; buy it here, and be sure to check out the author’s fun blog as well!

All images courtesy of The Find: The Housing Works Book of Decorating with Thrift Shop Treasures, Flea Market Objects, and Vintage Details, by Stan Williams. Published by Clarkson Potter, May 2009.