Upcycling Posts
House Tour: Emma’s Upcycled Cottage
Peeking into people’s homes is something many of you share a love of! It is such fun to get ideas and admire what other people are doing – even if it is not totally your style. The thing is we all have our own personal style, and in particular when you use unique items. Emma’s…
Read MoreHow To Make Teacup Succulent Gardens
There is nothing as perfect as a match between a teacup and a succulent! Two of my favourite things! And there are so many teacups available in op shops and thrift stores, as well as being able to strike succulents from cuttings, making it an easy DIY job with a big impact. I have used…
Read More4 Simple Ways You Can Reuse and Upcycle Stuff in Your Home
Have you noticed how more and more people are starting to look at reusing stuff, rather than throwing it out? I remember when I was little, my Grandfather could make ANYTHING. In fact I thought he could DO anything. And that was not far from the truth. He was a strong, tall, clever man, and…
Read MoreRecreating Old Furniture with 100% Australian Chalk Paint
We have a great post from Annie at Mclaren Unvaled showing you how you can take tired old furniture and give it a new lease of life, just with a lick of paint. It is one of my favourite ways to recycle any type of furniture and there are now many paint options on the…
Read MoreUpcycled Truck Beds, Tractor Kitchens & Dr Pepper Cooler Bars
Perry Hudson from Custom WoodworX Designs, has a talent for truckin’ – not driving trucks, but taking an old beaten up truck and appreciating its merits. With a keen upcycling eye, he turns rusty old trucks into beds. Along with this, he can pretty much reinvent any object, and chooses beautiful and timeless pieces,…
Read MoreHow to Make an Upcycled Tie Ottoman
Making something out of an item that had a totally different purpose originally is not only great for the planet, but very satisfying! Making things with your hands creates a unique home, one that has your stamp, and it allows you to get into a creative flow that is good for your mental health. There…
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