I'm into upcycling this week.
It's a word I keep seeing on stateside websites which I think us Brits have actually been doing for a while without knowing it.
Think adding some quirky antique lace to your dining table, some country style quirky checks to your kitchen decor or renovating those tired but cute chairs you found at a sale...
Charity shopping is just a part of it - finding and reinvigorating vintage style accessories for your home to save on buying brand new, Far East replicas of the things Britain made well in the first place.
My only advice is to keep a cool head when you're shopping and ask yourself will it really fit in / add something to your home? The main mantra here is 'if you love it then buy it'.
The thing is, it's cheap, fun, you're giving back and best of all, the final product is unique to you.
The perfect trend for Autumn / Winter 09.
Inspiration...
http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/second-hand-store
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