This has not been a productive year for projects and upcycling. Mainly due to the birth of our first child. The previous year, 2020, with the novelty of a first lockdown meant it was the most productive. What was achieved? In the garden a potting table made out of pallets has proven particularly handy. MakesContinue reading “Roundup of upcycling in 2021”
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Indian water carriers
I would love to say I found these wondering a market of the world and brought home. In reality we were in a shop full of cool bits and bobs in Southern England. It was love at first site, a slightly rash buy for us, we didn’t know what we would do with them. OneContinue reading “Indian water carriers”
Wicker cat dome cable tidy
One of the annoying things about British houses is that the phone sockets are always in the hall. I fondly remember my childhood sat in a freezing hall calling friends. Thankfully we now have cordless phones and you can call people from the comfort of your sofa. The problem is that the phone still needsContinue reading “Wicker cat dome cable tidy”
Losing your marbles?
Not much time to make things with a seven month old baby filling the hours. Appropriately, this week’s upcycle involves the marbles from my childhood. Placed in a vase, they make a nice ornament in our bedroom. Shame they are a horrendous dust trap. Might be a few years until it’s safe for the babyContinue reading “Losing your marbles?”
Markets around the world
My wife and I are both keen travellers. Having visited over 70 countries, one of our favourite past times is meandering through markets, enjoying the noise, colours and occasionally the smell. These places are bustling with activity. Some countries have specialities, most have food, others zone their markets by theme- such as metals or fabrics.Continue reading “Markets around the world”
Upcycled chalk painted chest of drawers
Slowly continuing the preparation of our new baby’s nursery. I had already made a toy chest from pallets and upcycled a wardrobe. Next up was a chest of drawers- these were also handed down and saved from the skip multiple times. The upcycling was pretty simple, with a different shade of green chalk paint completingContinue reading “Upcycled chalk painted chest of drawers”
Metal bin planters
I love spring. Lighter days, warmer weather and lots of time in the garden. The blossom is like a flag signalling the end of winter and hope for the coming year. We have so many blossom trees they are a delight. I just wish they lasted longer! In the garden I found some lovely oldContinue reading “Metal bin planters”
Mother’s jam pan vegetable basket
It’s Mother’s Day and only fitting to show one of my favourite household/ garden items that I have found another use for. I actually have both my mother’s and grandmother’s jam pans. My grandmother’s is a stunning brass affair found in my hall. My mother’s, shown in picture, has found a more practical use andContinue reading “Mother’s jam pan vegetable basket”
Broomstick handles
How to upcycle a humble broomstick handle? Not quite recycled, although I imagine you could. My demands for them are great and I am not quite sure I could source enough recycled. I buy mine new, around 50, for £25 and use them everywhere. Often to prop trees, but also as cross supports for structures,Continue reading “Broomstick handles”
Parquet and black pipe side table
If using parquet is a labour of love then this table was my most extreme upcycled project to date. My original vision was for a pair, I even made two matching tops. There was so much time and hard work in making this table I haven’t yet got round to making the second! I doContinue reading “Parquet and black pipe side table”
Cool Upcycled 