Bob Richter facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bob Richter
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July 9, 1970
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| Occupation | Author, TV personality, and interior designer |
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A Very Vintage Christmas, Vintage Living, and A Very Vintage Holiday |
Bob Richter was born on July 9, 1970. He is known as "America's Vintage Lifestyle Expert." This means he is really good at finding and using old, cool items to decorate homes. Bob is also an author, a TV star, and an interior designer.
You might know Bob from the PBS TV show Market Warriors. He has also written books like A Very Vintage Christmas and Vintage Living. Bob often appears on popular TV shows like Good Morning America and TODAY. He also shares his ideas in newspapers like The New York Times and on websites like The Huffington Post.
About Bob Richter
Bob grew up in Allentown, Pennsylvania. His family ran an interior design business. This helped him learn about fabrics and colors from a young age. His grandmother taught him a lot about design. She was a big inspiration for him until she passed away at 97 years old.
Bob went to NYU. He studied Communication and then Education. While he was in college, he also worked for an antiques dealer. This job taught him even more about old art and antiques.
After college, Bob started a company called Richter Media. It helped businesses share their stories with the public. But he always loved design. He spent his free time looking for treasures at auctions, flea markets, and thrift shops. Soon, he started his own design business called Richter Design.
Bob also helps others. He supports a group called Housing Works. He designs rooms for their special event, Design on a Dime. This helps them raise money for a good cause. He has worked with other TV stars like Ty Pennington at these events.
Besides all this, Bob teaches college students at NYU. He also does voice-overs for commercials. You might have heard his voice in ads for different companies.
Bob's Work
Interior Design
As an interior designer, Bob has worked on many different types of homes. These include big ranches and city apartments. He likes to encourage people to be brave with their design choices. He tells them to pick colors they love and trust their own feelings.
Bob loves to use antiques and old, reused items in his designs. He is a big fan of collecting old Christmas ornaments. He even calls himself a "Christmas Fanatic." In 2010, The New York Times wrote a front-page story about him and his love for Christmas.
He has also shared his knowledge on radio shows. He talks about finding great deals at flea markets and auctions. Bob also creates videos and articles about antiques, art, and travel.
On TV
Bob is well-known on TV. He starred in the PBS show Market Warriors. He also hosted a show called Minute Makeover. He often appears on ABC, CBS, and the Hallmark Channel. On these shows, he gives tips on how to find and decorate with cool vintage items.
As an Author
Bob has written three books about vintage living. They are called A Very Vintage Christmas, Vintage Living, and A Very Vintage Holiday.
He also writes for online websites. He shares his ideas about home design, style, and travel on the Huffington Post. He also writes for Guideposts, where he talks about how his love for vintage items connects to his spiritual side.
Shows and Films
- Minute MakeOver
- Market Warriors
- Flea Market Minute
