Virginia Chamlee

Writer, Artist & Author of "Big Thrift Energy"

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Atlanta, GA, USA
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Virginia Chamlee Biography

Virginia Chamlee is a writer, artist and the author of the best-selling book "Big Thrift Energy". An expert at shopping high-end vintage, Chamlee has been featured on NBC News, Architectural Digest, The Washington Post, and in Elle magazine.

A sought-after speaker in the world of antiques and interiors, Chamlee has spoken across the country about her book and her tips for collecting vintage and starting a successful side business. A longtime journalist, Chamlee is also adept at speaking about writing as well pitching and marketing a book.

Chamlee is also an artist whose colorful, text-based art can be seen in high-end residences as well as commercial projects such as the green room at Jimmy Kimmel Live!. Prints of her work are available via Chairish and Anthropologie.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/27/2024.

Virginia Chamlee Speaking Topics

  • How to Find Incredible, Valuable Pieces of High-End Design at Thrift Stores

    Picked as a "Best New Book" by People Magazine, Virginia's book, "Big Thrift Energy", teaches everything you need to know about shopping for affordable vintage home decor and styling it in a modern home.

    Antiquing can be intimidating: how do you know if a piece is worth salvaging? How do you navigate the piles of merchandise at a thrift store or estate sale? In this talk, Virginia details how to shop for the good stuff, how to upcycle and style vintage treasures in your home, and even advice for flipping your most-coveted items to turn a profit.

    • Where to shop for antique and vintage treasures you'll love.
    • The best things to buy used, and which items to pass on.
    • How to upcycle something old into something "you", and make it fit beautifully in your home.
    • How to tell when something is valuable, and tips for reselling it to make a profit.

  • Designing on a Dime: How to Style a Home on a Budget

    Most of us hear, "get the look for less", and we assume we'll be buying dupes of high-end items. But Virginia Chamlee is adept at finding the very same high-end, designer pieces you see in magazines, on social media, and in celebrity homes, for far less than their standard cost.

    In this talk, she discusses:

    • Her tips for spotting valuable items at thrift stores, flea markets and the like.
    • How to clean them up.
    • How to style them to make them look "brand-new".

Virginia Chamlee Videos

  • Summer home décor trends
    Local vintage expert and author, Virginia Chamlee shares advice and ideas on styling a side table, according to new summer trends.

Virginia Chamlee Books

  • Big Thrift Energy: The Art and Thrill of Finding Vintage Treasures-Plus Tips for Making Old Feel New
    Big Thrift Energy: The Art and Thrill of Finding Vintage Treasures-Plus Tips for Making Old Feel New

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    Virginia Chamlee is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Art, Authors, Design, Home & Decor, Innovation, Journalism, Literary, Marketing, News & Media, Women.
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Virginia Chamlee is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as How to Find Incredible, Valuable Pieces of High-End Design at Thrift Stores and Designing on a Dime: How to Style a Home on a Budget. The estimated speaking fee range to book Virginia Chamlee for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Virginia Chamlee generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Amy DuBois Barnett, Anastasia Goodstein, Robin Wilson, Kate White and Maddy Dychtwald. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Virginia Chamlee for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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