Trash to treasure inspiration and all things upcycled, repurposed and reused. You can make unique home decor out of the most unlikely of items so let’s use what we have and repurpose it instead. So much better than adding to the landfill.
My kids are all grown up and living in a land far away (how did it happen so quickly?). When the missing becomes too much, I grab a few tissues…
I’m dreaming of a white Christmas……. Or maybe not. It’s more like a gorgeous combination of browns, reds, and oranges with a speckling of dusty cream. And that got me …
I’m always racking my brain for creative ways to reuse throw-away stuff. And I’m happy to report that I found a really fun way to upcycle some of the plastic…
It’s amazing what you can do with a cardboard box. Especially when it comes to making unique things for your home. It’s such a versatile medium. You can combine this…
When I was about 13 years old, I read Bony-Legs, by Joanna Cole for the first time. Back then, the terrifying witch who lived in a hut that ran around…
In a world full of throw-away stuff, one of my favorite things to do is figure out unique ways to repurpose the discarded into something new and unexpected. Case in…
Let’s talk about air plants for a bit, shall we? There are so many different ways to put these beauties on display. They can be used to create minimalistic 3D…
When I shared some beginner-friendly tips for using wood-burning paste a few weeks back, I mentioned that I wanted to try the scorch pen marker (aka pyrography marker). Well, I…
With all the load-shedding we have in South Africa, tinned food has become part of our staple diet. I’m not a big fan. Neither is my waistline. But it does…
Have I got two fun tutorials for you today? They’re both budget-friendly, super easy to do and perfect for spring crafting. First, I’ll show you how to make fake moss…
OMW, I found the most gorgeous antique wicker vessels the other day and my history-loving heart fell head over heels. There’s not much information about them, other than they’re old…
I’m not sure why it happens, but 9 times out 10 when we drop a wine glass the stem remains intact and the bowl shatters. It’s such a waste, especially…
