Post #320768 by VampiressRN on Mon, Jul 23, 2007 7:25 PM

Generally the books I buy are reference books with pictures...most prompt a nostalgic fury in my mind and heart. Not much of a reader, so only reviewing here from an "OMG I remember that!!!" viewpoint.

Just got 3 books today (Amazon.com):

DECORATING WITH FUNKY SHUI
by Jennifer O'Neil & Kitty O'Neil
~full of fun collectibles.....pez dispensers,souvenirs, plastic horses, snow globes, matchbox cars, kitchen/lounge/livingroom/den/bedroom/bathroom collectible displays, smiley faces, etc.

KITSCH DELUXE
by Lesley Gillian & Mitchell Beazley
~trailor decorum (fabulous), furniture, wild & wonderful rooms, bars, gnomes, icons & their collections, ceramics, example/refernce to Shag, tiki mugs, Polynesian decor, etc. GREAT book!!!

FLORIDA KITSCH
by Myra & Eric Outwater
~Florida souvenirs, gators, flamingos, shells, flowers, palms, ceramics, mermaids, fish, oranges, swizzle sticks, bottle people, lamps, deco architecture, etc.