Georgia

Every year we all receive at least one gift we know we have no use for. We smile, say thank you and then leave it in the wardrobe for 10 years. Here at Preloved, we want to break this cycle. We want our members to break the stigma around selling gifts – after all, what better gift is there than actually having something you need. So, unwanted gifts – Swap, shop and sell them.

We all know entertaining children before the big day can be a struggle. Amongst wrapping, shopping and hiding it all away you need to keep the little ones busy! We have put together our top 4 Step by step crafts to keep the kids busy this Christmas.

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A recent survey from retailer Next found that the average UK parent will spend a whopping £853 doing up the nursery and will have shelled out more than £5,300 decorating the nursery before the child reaches their 10th birthday. So here are 5 ways to make your baby’s nursery more eco-friendly.

: Have you always thought that cats hate humans? Well, you absolutely thought wrong as there are actually a lot of human behaviors that cats adore and beg for!

Here at Preloved, we are all about community and the past 21 years have been a crazy ride of buying, selling and swapping, and that’s not all we have been up to…

Basically, it’s just like simplifying your wardrobe: fewer decisions, time-saving, cheaper, and it’s good for the planet….

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.

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.

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.