Do-It-Yourself Projects Using Pallets
Share/BookmarkPallet creations were very popular around the blogosphere in 2011 and I think there will be even more to come in 2012. It’s amazing how diyer’s have tranformed these typical “flat...
View ArticleUpcycling Ideas For Stylish Furniture and Interiors
Share/BookmarkPhoto: Katie Thompson (recreate.za) via Apartment Therapy. A home decorated with upcycled furniture will be completely unique and eclectic. A good place to find furniture to play with is...
View ArticleUpcycled Container Gardening
Share/BookmarkGardening in containers is the perfect option if you have limited space. A container will fit anywhere! They are portable and easy to maintain, and by using different plants, your yard...
View ArticleUpcycling: Creatively Updating Your Home Decor
Share/BookmarkIf you’re looking for home decorating ideas that are both trendy and environmentally friendly, perhaps it’s time to explore the concept of “upcycling.” Upcycling is a concept that is...
View ArticleUpcycling for Everyone!
Share/BookmarkSource: hometolife.co.za via Karina on Pinterest Reusing stuff doesn’t have to be boring, you know. Today, the trend of “upcycling” is well-established in some parts, but some would say...
View ArticleStorage Solutions with Style: Floating Shelves
Share/BookmarkAhh. The floating shelf. It’s a shelf that floats, just… like magic. What’s not to love? I’ll be moving this year so I’m in the predicament of knowing what a pain it is to fill those...
View ArticleUpcyling and Recycling Ideas For Home Decor
Share/Bookmark‘Stylish’ and ‘Expensive’ often go hand in hand. But, that’s certainly not true all the time. The key currency in good design is in the potential of what’s around at the time. That’s why...
View ArticleBored by your Boards? Upcycling Skate & Snowboards
Share/Bookmarkby Viscusi Elson Interior Design Snowboards and skateboards are built to withstand abuse from a pretty tough demographic, namely teenagers and extreme-sport enthusiasts. Like everything...
View ArticleCool & Creative Upcycled Ottomans
Share/BookmarkThis ottoman has always been an ottoman. But many others out there haven’t been! Ottomans have become big business these days. They’re great multifunctional pieces that can serve as...
View ArticleOld Clothes Into Home Decor Statements
Share/BookmarkDe-cluttering, keeping consumerism in check. and upcycling. They’re all hallmarks of our 21st century. But, so is breaking the rules and making your own according to your own tastes. How...
View ArticleBottles Full of Memories: A Story
Allison grew up on a small farm. On the right of the large garden her mother put out every year was a long row of spindly grapevines. These vines brought forth a harvest of grapes every year, some...
View ArticleAll Tied Up: Styling Your Space with Scarves
“Upcycling” is the act of giving a new life to something old. We’re usually thinking about furniture and other items that we can reinvent, but something to keep in mind is using old textiles to make...
View Article40 Uncommon Uses for Commonly Trashed Items
How many times have you trashed, recycled or donated the following items? paper towel rolls burned out light bulbs empty wine bottles tissue boxes bottle caps buttons wine corks vinyl records cassette...
View ArticleHow to Use Bottles as Home Décor
image: Daniel Dudek-Corrigan While there’s a lot of value in the mantra ‘reduce-reuse-recycle,’ if you’re not all that into the whole ‘green’ thing, it can often boil down to just ‘recycle.’ That’s a...
View Article31 Genius Ideas For Re-Imagining Home Decor
Let’s be honest – you don’t have the time or money to spend thousands of dollars on extravagant, “luxury” decorations. You simply want decor that looks amazing, starts a conversation and perhaps...
View Article9 Mini-Bars for the Urban Small Space
There are people who drink, and then there are people who have drinks. The latter tend to appreciate what it is in their glass. They’re winetasting, making cocktails, cellaring beer, and more. They’re...
View ArticleMore Upcycling Ideas For the End of 2013
Reusing goods is a major part of my life. I can take just about anything and find a new use for it. It’s a cycle, whether it’s REcycle or UPcycle. What’s the difference? Recycle involves taking an old...
View ArticleUpcycling Pallets: Plans for Projects Around the Home
Cargo ships keep our whole world running, and the wonder of freight is dependent on shipping pallets. Wooden pallets are something forever turning up on Craigslist and discarded randomly throughout...
View ArticleBacksplash Comeback! Using The Old When The New’s Installed
A good backsplash keeps your kitchen sink area clean and dry, but when it comes time to switch out the backsplash, the old material doesn’t have to go to waste. For dedicated DIYers and aspiring...
View ArticleIdeas For Upcycled Items For Container Gardens
*** From bathtubs to pallets and old shoes, you can turn nearly any object into a container overflowing with stunning plant material. Check out these seven ideas for upcycling your household junk...
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