Upcycling Posts
How to Upcycle an Old Piano into a Cabinet
Music is such an important part of most people’s lives. It has been very important in mine. I started learning the piano when I was 7 years old. My first piano teacher was called Mrs Sharp, which still makes me giggle today (if you know music, then you will get that joke!). I went on…
Read MoreRescued, Upcycled, Upholstery Art with An.ti.quate
Kerri Hollingsworth from An.ti.quate creates masterpieces with old chairs and fabric remnants. She has recently stepped into the unknown, trialling natural elements within her Upholstery Art. Using barks, vines, native grasses, beautiful gum leaves and dried flowers, she creates exquisite, rescued, upcycled upholstery art pieces, with old chairs. ‘It’s very much an experimental phase, but…
Read MoreHow to Upcycle a Lampshade with Vintage Sheet Music or Maps
Creating something yourself, especially when you bring an old object back to life, is incredibly satisfying. It is also good for the planet. Anything you can stop going to landfills through reuse, recycling and reinventing, is a triumph. When it comes to objects in your home that are both useful and beautiful, lamps are high…
Read MoreHouse 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…
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