I like to source unique, handmade items where I possibly can. I know my furry family member can’t tell the difference, but I can, and in my home, I like to have items that sit well, both ethically and aesthetically. If you are looking for something truly unique for your dog, check out Laura Zabo…
Today on Eco Chat – an inspirational London based eco-designer Laura Zabo. She is creating eco-friendly fashion by upcycling scrap tyres, that would otherwise end up in a landfill. With a bit of creativity, Laura uses scrap tyres to replace leather in everything from belts, bags and shoes to guitar straps and dog harnesses. When her upcycling…
I love handmade: I buy handmade, I make handmade and I sell handmade. Because handmade is sustainable. Mass production means bulk buying and this forces the lowering of prices down the line, mainly in the production of raw materials and a little pay for people in poor countries. Handmade means supporting local people, it keeps crafting skills alive…
Don’t buy new furniture – upcycle, and customise it the way you want it. It’s thrifty, creative, and easier than you might think! Here is one more DIY project – very simple, very quick and very easy. This time I upcycled a chest of drawers. As this is a solid wood piece I am sure…
Here is another DIY project – minimal style upcycled bedside tables. I found them on the way home. Just look at the pictures – no wonder someone decided to get rid of them! Daliniuosi su jumis dar vienu senų daiktų prikėlimo naujam gyvenimui projektu. Šias minimalistinio stiliaus spinteles radau pakeliui namo. Nenuostabu, kad kažkas nusprendė jomis atsikratyti, jos atrodė…