What To Do With Your Unwanted Gifts
What to do with the unwanted gifts you received over the festive season? Why, take part in the #PrelovedGifts, of course! Last year over 500 adverts were placed as unwanted gifts in January alone, so this year we want even more people to find what they really want. Keep on reading to learn how to make the most of this campaign!
Be Inspired By An Upcycler: Rachel Smith-Evans at Quirky Chairs Liverpool
My quirky furniture journey began four years ago when a neighbour knocked at my door with an old child’s desk and chair that she thought my daughter might like. It was in perfect condition but was shiny orange pine and covered in old, tatty stickers. I knew she would love having a desk in her room so I accepted the challenge of bringing this piece of furniture back to life.
What to Do in the Garden in January
It’s January! And with it comes a new and exciting growing season in the garden. True, March and April are months when things start happening, but nature is always up to something! So, what can we do in our garden in January?
Top Tips for Up-cycling Your Fridge!
Basically, it’s just like simplifying your wardrobe: fewer decisions, time-saving, cheaper, and it’s good for the planet….
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Preloved Advent Charity Spotlight Week 4: Support Dogs
While we’re enjoying the excitement and the Preloved advent calendar, Preloved knows it’s important to think of those less fortunate at this time of year. So, as always, we’re going to be supporting a number of charities throughout the month to encourage our members to give back during December. This week is Support Dogs and their appeal for foster care
Preloved Advent Charity Spotlight Week 3: Barnardos
While we’re enjoying the excitement and the Preloved advent calendar, Preloved knows it’s important to think of those less fortunate at this time of year. So, as always, we’re going to be supporting a number of charities throughout the month to encourage our members to give back during December. This week is Barnardos and their Believe in Me campaign.
A Guide to Buying The Right Sofa For You
Buying a sofa can be a significant commitment to some, it needs to be a style and comfort that you will enjoy for many years so we put together a guide to buying the right sofa for you at times, you can find a style that will match your living space perfect but doesn’t quite fit the stand of comfort you want from a room you relax in. If you find that you’re struggling to make a decision and need some inspiration before wandering around aimlessly in a furniture store, here’s a look at different sofa styles and whether they'll suit your home.
Have a More Eco-Friendly Christmas | Our Top 10 Tips
Christmas is probably our favourite time of year here at Preloved and we can't get enough of the festivities. However, we know that a lot of our members are working to reduce their environmental impact a little, so we've put together these tips for having a more eco-friendly Christmas
5 Top Tips For An Upcycled Wedding
With the average wedding costs in the UK soaring above £30,000, upcycling has become a great way to rebel against this trend and keep costs down while doing your bit for the environment. Choosing to upcycle your wedding doesn’t just help you to have an eco-friendly, budget-conscious wedding, it’s also going to give you so much more freedom when it comes to styling your big day. The great thing about upcycling is that you do not need years of experience, just a little time and creativity. Whether you choose one or two key aspects to upcycle or are going for a more ambitious upcycled wedding project, here are a few of our favourite wedding day upcycling ideas to inspire you.