Tag Archives: upcycling

12/365 Thrifty tips for Thursday

Posted on January 12, 2017 by downmyfront

This week I have been looking for inspiration on the internet. I found a great site called frugal.org.uk – link here. The site has some really practical suggestions for frugal living, eating and holidays, including reader’s tips. I particularly liked … Continue reading →

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5/365 Thursday = thrift

Posted on January 5, 2017 by downmyfront

I have challenged myself to post something every day for 2017.  Each day will have a broad theme to give me some structure and allow me to cover more of the things I am interested in. The daily theme for … Continue reading →

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1/365 Happy new year

Posted on January 1, 2017 by downmyfront

Every year many of us set ourselves goals or resolutions to be ‘better’-  giving up smoking, drinking, chocolate or whatever, or vowing to join the gym, save money, write that novel, get a promotion. All perfectly reasonable resolutions and like … Continue reading →

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Cupboard love – an upcycling project

Posted on October 31, 2016 by downmyfront

Our long-held plan to convert the downstairs study/ spare room/ junk room into a usable dining room is becoming a reality. We have talked the talk for lord knows how long- time for action! Working on this project has helped … Continue reading →

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National Second Hand Day

Posted on April 26, 2015 by downmyfront

In recognition of National Second Hand Day I thought I would share my latest find. We have been invited to a ‘gangsters and molls’ birthday party next weekend so I have been looking for something suitable to wear. A 1920s … Continue reading →

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New project

Posted on February 6, 2015 by downmyfront

I picked up this little beauty in the BHF (British Heart Foundation) charity shop last week. Just £40. I am planning a paint job and it will sit in the guest room in place of the drawers that I never … Continue reading →

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Project completed or ‘I love it when a plan comes together’

Posted on January 25, 2015 by downmyfront

Have you missed me? This is my first post since the 365 challenge ended. I took a little break but now …I’m back!! I have been thinking about this blog and whether I should stick to a theme or try … Continue reading →

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310/365 Today I…blew my mind

Posted on November 27, 2014 by downmyfront

Today I found a website that promised “221 Upcycling Ideas That Will Blow Your Mind” and it kinda did! find it here I didn’t get through all 221, many of them use paint chip cards which I had not considered … Continue reading →

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246/365 Today I …reblogged “Waste Less Live More-Value It”

Posted on September 24, 2014 by downmyfront

Originally posted on My Make Do and Mend Year:
Wednesday, hump day, brings us #ValueIt for Waste Less Live More week. This is all about valuing what we have. Taking the time to think about what our ‘stuff’ is made…

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182/365 Today I…am inspired by Kirstie

Posted on July 22, 2014 by downmyfront

Today I…have been inspired by the fabulous Kirstie Allsopp. I have been watching her programme on TV tonight- Fill your house for FREE on Channel 4. There are some amazing ideas if you are able to look at things in a different … Continue reading →

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