It's Christopher Lowell · SEASON 1

Flea Market Finds

Episode 6

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    Episode overview

    Discover how to separate the ""gems from the junk"" at flea markets, and how to turn them into fabulous home furnishings. First, Sheila Zubrod, author of Flea, gives smart shopper tips while touring the Santa Monica Airport Flea Market. Christopher shows some easy ways to rescue tarnished metals and stained cloth, then Mauri Bailey, decorative artist, demonstrates how to spruce up metals with acrylic paints and powders. A fun trip to an antiques store with Christopher proves that if an item looks good in a gift box, it's a good gift! Wood is the next element covered, as Christopher explains the marbleizing and fabric lamination techniques he used to fix-up an old desk. Next, it's off to New York City, where Christopher takes the viewer on an inspiring visit to the home of designer Craig Seebach, who completely decorated his apartment with refurbished flea market finds. Sheila Zubrod returns with little more advice from Santa Monica — this time with the best ways for people to present the

    60 minutes

    Season 1 episodes

    1. Test of Time1999-09-06 2. Every Inch Counts1999-09-06 3. Paint is Cheap 4. Living in the Millennium1999-09-06 5. Hold Everything 6. Flea Market Finds 7. One Room Living 8. Added Touches 9. Designs for Better Living 10. The Natural Look 11. Let There Be Light1999-09-29 12. Wall to Wall Magic 13. Home Displays1999-10-04 14. Passport Interiors 15. Quick and Easy Design Looks 16. Archutectural Classics 17. Contented Cottage1999-10-07 18. Child's Play1999-10-07 19. Use What You've Got1999-10-08 20. Grand Entrances (1)1999-10-08 21. Easy Comfort1999-10-11 22. All in the Family Room1999-10-11 23. What Your Style?1999-10-12 24. Special Spaces1999-10-12 25. The Artist in All of Us1999-10-13 26. American Dream1999-10-13 27. Creative Spaces1999-10-14 28. In Black and White1999-10-14 29. Designer Sources1999-10-15 30. Art of Disguise (1)1999-10-15 31. Kids Live Here, Too1999-10-18 32. Down by the Sea1999-10-18 33. Party Time1999-10-19 34. Comfort Zone1999-10-19 35. Public Places / Private Spaces1999-10-20 36. Opening Up New Ideas1999-10-20 37. Squeaky Clean1999-10-21 38. Italian Influences1999-10-21 39. Company's Coming1999-10-22 40. It's a Fine Romance1999-10-22 41. Designing with Water1999-10-25 42. Kitchen Kozy1999-10-25 43. Indoor / Outdoor Living1999-10-26 44. Cozy Corner1999-10-26 45. A House of Art and Soul1999-10-27 46. Room to Live In1999-10-27 47. Sleep Tight1999-10-28 48. Four-Legged Roommates1999-10-28 49. Sunday Afternoon1999-10-29 50. Vintage Vamp1999-10-29 51. Industrial Interiors1999-11-01 52. Out on a Wire1999-11-01 53. Room Tones1999-11-02 54. Portable Palaces1999-11-02 55. Hand Made Homes1999-11-03 56. Intuitive Interiors1999-11-03 57. Welcome Home1999-11-04 58. Handyman Special1999-11-04 59. Back to Our Roots1999-11-05 60. 7 Layers of Design1999-11-05