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 recycling bin has a new rule: if you’re colorful and made of aluminium, you’re going to be upcycled into soda can birds. It’s not negotiable. Just look at these…
Teacup gardens are one of those wonderfully simple projects that turn “just a cup” into a tiny world you can hold in your hands. Whether you’re using a favourite mug…
Learn how to cut, texture and foil simple cardboard fish, and create a gorgeous faux patina finish. This coastal fish decor DIY turns a plain box into rustic art that looks like aged metal. Click through for the full tutorial and downloadable patina cheat sheet.
Thanks to my obsession with making texture paste with baby powder, empty plastic bottles follow me home like strays. Happily, they’re perfect candidates for a magical upcycle. Just add a…
Would you believe me if I told you this fantasy planter started its life as a broken mug? Yup, see the little mushrooms at the base? And that curved stalk?…
OMW, I’m so excited to share this project with you. For years I’ve wanted to create something for a dull corner in our highveld garden, and it finally happening. Ta…
Tell me I am not alone in this. Every time a delivery arrives, I am secretly more excited about the box than the thing I ordered. Yes? No? My crafter…
I love filling our home with handmade pieces that tell a story or make someone smile. It’s my shy, introverted way of sharing a bit of myself and maybe, just…
I love using cardboard boxes to make things for our home. They’re eco-friendly, and if you’ve ever ordered something online, you probably have a lifetime supply gathering dust under a…
Would you believe these Bali-inspired tabletop Christmas trees kicked off their journey as polystyrene takeout trays? Yup, the kind that usually ends up in the bin without a second thought.…
The other day, while I was trying to tidy the house and not get distracted, I found a plastic pumpkin bucket. My kids are all grown up, so I have…
Do you believe in the magic of upcycling? I sure do. Especially when I get to rescue a forlorn plastic bottle from the rubbish heap and turn it into this…
