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Tag Archives: vintage
Nothing new for a year: shopping trip
I have a week long business event coming up at the end of Feb- and my working wardrobe is way more casual than smart. Since I have pledged to buy no brand new clothes this year, I decided to hit … Continue reading
Posted in Capsule wardrobe, secondhandfirst, thrift
Tagged charity shop, nothing new;, recycling, repurpose, second hand, thrift, vintage
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Cupboard love – an upcycling project
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
Posted in Dining room, Projects, secondhandfirst
Tagged Annie Sloan Chalk Paints, home, Projects, recycle, recycling, repurpose, reuse, second hand, Second Time Around, thrift, upcycling, vintage
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Pimp my van
One of the ongoing projects over the summer has been to ‘pimp’ our old faithful caravan. Although it’s a few years old, the van is in pretty good condition, however the interior was a little dated. Very beige. Very, very, … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts, Projects
Tagged caravan, charity shop, family, holiday, recycle, repurpose, reuse, second hand, sewing, shabby chic, thrift, unfinished projects, vintage
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National Second Hand Day
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
Posted in secondhandfirst, Shoes
Tagged charity shop, National Second Hand Day, recycle, second hand, thrift, upcycling, vintage
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New project
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
Posted in Crafts, Projects
Tagged Annie Sloan Chalk Paints, charity shop, paint, recycle, recycling, repurpose, reuse, second hand, shabby chic, thrift, upcycling, vintage
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306/365 Today I…wore this
WEAR SECONDHAND FOR #SECONDHANDFIRST WEEK: 17-23 November 2015 I am going to challenge myself to wear something secondhand every day during #secondhandfirst week. I will post a daily photo on this blog. Today I wore this: Shirt from yesterday’s post … Continue reading
Posted in 365 Project, secondhandfirst, Writing
Tagged challenge, charity shop, mend, recycle, repurpose, reuse, second hand, secondhandfirst, thrift, TRAID, vintage, wardrobe
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305/365 Today I…shopped secondhand
WEAR SECONDHAND FOR #SECONDHANDFIRST WEEK: 17-23 November 2015 I am going to challenge myself to wear something secondhand every day during #secondhandfirst week. I will post a daily photo on this blog. Today is Saturday. I didn’t wear anything second … Continue reading
Posted in 365 Project, secondhandfirst, Writing
Tagged challenge, charity shop, mend, recycle, repurpose, reuse, second hand, secondhandfirst, thrift, TRAID, vintage, wardrobe
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304/365 Today I…wore this
WEAR SECONDHAND FOR #SECONDHANDFIRST WEEK: 17-23 November 2015 I am going to challenge myself to wear something secondhand every day during #secondhandfirst week. I will post a daily photo on this blog. Today I had to go out to … Continue reading
Posted in 365 Project, secondhandfirst, Writing
Tagged challenge, charity shop, mend, recycle, repurpose, reuse, second hand, secondhandfirst, thrift, TRAID, vintage, wardrobe
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303/365 Today I…wore this
WEAR SECONDHAND FOR #SECONDHANDFIRST WEEK: 17-23 November 2015 I am going to challenge myself to wear something secondhand every day during #secondhandfirst week. I will post a daily photo on this blog. Today I wore this. My winter coat was … Continue reading
Posted in 365 Project, secondhandfirst, Writing
Tagged challenge, charity shop, mend, recycle, repurpose, reuse, second hand, secondhandfirst, thrift, TRAID, vintage, wardrobe
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302/365 Today I…wore this
WEAR SECONDHAND FIRST #SECONDHANDFIRST WEEK: 17-23 November 2015 I am going to challenge myself to wear something secondhand every day during #secondhandfirst week. I will post a daily photo on this blog Today I wore this outfit. Wallis black and … Continue reading
Posted in 365 Project, secondhandfirst, Writing
Tagged challenge, charity shop, mend, recycle, repurpose, reuse, second hand, secondhandfirst, thrift, TRAID, vintage, wardrobe
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