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The UpcycledHOME: Upcycled Destinations – Five Reasons to Love Them!
Upcycled Destinations are a must-find-and-visit when travelling anywhere, be it locally or abroad – they’re environmentally friendly, budget-friendly, idea-inspiring and most of all, they allow us to support local artists and empower sustainable art! In this post, I’ve detailed my top five reasons why Upcycled Destinations are the best thing since sliced bread!
The UpcycledHOME: Pee-yew! How do I get rid of this horrible smell in my furniture?!
Suppose you are an avid rescuer of roadside finds and furniture treasures from thrift stores, like myself. In that case, you will likely have a few stories of pieces you have gleefully brought home, only to discover that they smelled horrendous, like something died...
UpcycledHOME Magazine: Reader’s Spotlight – Tamara Cox of Painted Treasures by Mom and Me
UpcycledHOME Magazine: How long have you been a member of “The UpcycledHOME” community group and a reader of the UpcycledHOME Magazine? Tamara: I have been a member of both since early 2021. UpcycledHOME Magazine: Why did you join “The UpcycledHOME” community group?...
The UpcycledHOME: 7 Basic Tools of an Upcycler
Covid19 has had a significant impact on our lives. It will long be remembered by many for its quarantine lockdowns, toilet paper shortages, business shutdowns and social distancing measures. Many of you have shared that your newfound love for upcycling furniture has...
UpcycledHOME Magazine: Reader’s Spotlight – Kathy Siersma
UpcycledHOME Magazine: How long have you been a member of “The UpcycledHOME” community group and a reader of the UpcycledHOME Magazine? Kathy: Almost two years UpcycledHOME Magazine: Why did you join “The UpcycledHOME” community group? Kathy: I was excited to see a...
The UpcycledHOME: How to Start Painting Furniture as a Beginner
So, you want to start painting furniture! That is FANTASTIC! I am so excited that you are ready to jump on the furniture painting bandwagon and take on this rewarding form of art and expression! But, before you pick up a brush and start slapping on the paint, there...
UpcycledHOME Magazine: Reader’s Spotlight – Pattie Mitchell of Cece’s & Patsy’s Boutique
UpcycledHOME Magazine: How long have you been a member of “The UpcycledHOME” community group and a reader of the UpcycledHOME Magazine? Pattie: I've been a member of the group for over a year now. UpcycledHOME Magazine: Why did you join “The UpcycledHOME” community...
The UpcycledHOME: How to Find Second-hand Furniture to Paint
When it comes to refurbishing furniture, Upcyclers have many options for finding the perfect piece to paint. Second-hand furniture is by far the most sought-after piece to Upcycle. Why? Well, for one, second-hand furniture is affordable. Depending on where you find...
UpcycledHOME Magazine: Reader’s Spotlight – Ginny Anne of Thirteen Design
UpcycledHOME Magazine: How long have you been a member of “The UpcycledHOME” community Facebook group? Ginny Anne: I joined this super supportive group over a year ago. UpcycledHOME Magazine: Why did you join “The UpcycledHOME” community Facebook group? Ginny Anne: I...