Upcycling And Diy

My Vintage Home
If I were to describe my home in one word, it would be “eclectic”. It’s a melting pot of antique furniture, sitting alongside some modern items, and a fair share of homemade and up‐cycled pieces, with a big helping of vintage.

How I Began Tickety Boo Interiors…
Take a read of Amy’s story about the inspirations that led her to establishing Tickety Boo Interiors.

How to Design Your Caravan Interior
Whether you’ve bought a project caravan that needs a whole lot of love, or whether you just want to spruce up the interior of your current home from home, our guide on how to design your caravan interior is here to help!

DIY Treat Ideas For A Happy Rabbit
Rabbits are highly social and intelligent animals, so as well as giving them a large space to run and bounce around and be generally inquisitive, providing them with treats to eat and play with will keep them active and enrich their lives.

7 DIY Ideas To Pamper Your Cat
Keeping your cat entertained isn’t easy. You know the drill – you buy a new cat toy at the store and then a couple days later they’ve completely lost interest! The truth is, cats are smart creatures who need a wide variety of toys, hiding places and challenges to keep their minds stimulated – but this doesn’t need to break the bank!

5 Homemade Mother’s Day Gifts She Will Love
Mother’s Day is just around the corner on the 31st March and if you’re like us, you’ll want to show your Mum how appreciated she is with a thoughtful gift. The only problem is, what can you buy that makes her feel special, shows how much you love her but doesn’t break the bank. Well […]

Top 5 Upcycled Valentine’s Day Ideas
Valentine’s day is just around the corner and although it’s a day of love and enjoyment, it often comes along with the romantic pressure to provide your partner a memorable day. This year, instead of walking up and down the high-street for hours on end, why not get creative at home and make this valentine’s […]

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.

Q&A With Upcycler Chloe Kempster From Maisies House
With it being eco month here on Preloved we like to keep in contact with all of our beautiful community members and see how you do eco-best! We got in touch with one of our favorite upcyclers Chloe Kempster from Maisies house to see how she works and lives eco-friendly every day and she has some great tips for you guys on how to upcycle your life!

Be Safe This Bonfire Night
The anticipation of sparklers, fireworks and the warmth of the pyre are intertwined with safety announcements to make the event run as smoothly as possible. Here is what you need to know, and some ideas for an alternative to Bonfire Night.