Preloved People
Find the Ideal Gift on Preloved this Christmas – The Stigma of Second Hand
We have discussed previously how a word can be very harming. To many, the term “second hand” often is tainted with images of something being broken, dirty or frumpy; but while that may be true in some cases, in many situations it just isn’t the case. At Preloved, we believe second hand items can make excellent gifts, it’s just a question of finding the perfect one! Click through to see what we have found onsite.
Making Your Own Christmas Decorations and Gifts Is Easier Than You Think!
Preloved member Rachael is a keen crafter and loves sharing her tips and creations to anyone who will listen. Today she discusses DIY Christmas decorations and gifts – they are easier than you think!
Choosing Second Hand Items for Our Baby
When you find out you’re expecting, the first thing you start to notice is just how much baby stuff is in shops. And then when you’ve noticed that, you start to notice how much is on TV, in magazines, billboards… And, especially when it’s your first, you want everything new. Rachael tells us how they decided to buy second hand for their daughter.
Miniature Tudor House – Recreating a Bygone Age in the World of Miniature
Mike’s hobby started by chance. With an interest in carpentry, he found himself taking up a part-finished miniature Tudor house belonging to his late father-in-law. Today he builds miniature Tudor houses, and he tells Preloved all about it!
Preloved Member – Restoring Furniture
Emma is a Preloved member who restores and upcycles items of furniture. In light of Restoration Day, we asked her to talk about how she chooses her projects, where she finds inspiration and what restoration means to her.
Preloved Member – Restoring a Rocking Horse
Beth has quite the interesting hobby; she restores rocking horses. Today she tells us how this niche interest came about and showcases some of her latest work.
Preloved Member – Restoring a Banjo
Mike is a Preloved member who has restored several musical instruments over the years. We asked him to talk about how it all started, and to share why he thinks restored items are important.
Benefits of Gardening
Preloved member, Natalie, tells the Preloved Community the top five reasons why everybody should garden!
Preloved Piano: John Broadwood & Sons
Preloved member, Stuart, tells us all about an extremely rare and interesting item he has for sale on Preloved.
Vintage Wedding for Preloved Member
When Preloved member Kirsty Stevenson set about planning her wedding she was determined to give it some vintage romance. “I researched the internet and bridal magazines relentlessly for months. I fell in love with the idea of having a vintage themed wedding almost instantly.”