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Where to Find Mid Century Modern Furniture and What to Look Out For

Joel Poole has written a series of articles on Mid Century Modern furniture. In this last instalment we gives us hints and tips on how to find our own unique pieces and what to look out for.

07/06/2017 Joel Poole
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5 Reasons To Buy Mid Century Modern Furniture

Joel Poole is a Mid Century Modern furniture dealer, and he knows his stuff. In the first of a series of articles, Joel tells us why we should buy Mid Century Modern.

06/23/2017 Joel Poole
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Preloved Member: A Tiny Back Yard with Heaps of Character

Sally’s love of gardening grew as soon as she bought her first house in her early 20s. Although she dreams of a large garden, she has a tiny back yard which she has filled with plants and vintage finds. Where would you put plates to decorate? Click through to find out!

03/04/2017 Sally Crossley
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Preloved Member: An Eco-friendly wedding

Preloved member Kate Haines not only found her dream wedding dress on Preloved, but she grew her own wedding flowers and made her own confetti! If you are thinking of having an eco-friendly wedding, keep reading for some great tips!

02/25/2017 Kate Haines
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Preloved Member: A Handmade Wedding

Preloved member Sally Crossley combined creativity and thrifty tendencies to create the decorations for her son’s wedding. Having been given the brief of Village Fête, she got to work immediately! Here’s Sally’s take on a handmade wedding.

02/11/2017 Sally Crossley
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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!

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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.

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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!

09/28/2016 Mike Scott
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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.

08/18/2016 Emma Haddock
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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.

08/16/2016 Beth Pritchard
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