by jenny | Aug 24, 2024 | upcycling
How to Upcycle Drink Coasters Another item that I come across lots of in second hand shops is drink coasters, the cork backed ones. Often the coasters dont look to have been used – no staining on the cork and they might still be in a pristine box. So lets...
by jenny | Jul 30, 2024 | Blog, New Zealand Travel
Cascade Falls/Te Auheke – Rotorua. A hidden gem off the Rotorua-Whakatane Road is Cascade Falls. Located in the Lake Okataina scenic reserve and accessed via Lake Okataina Road, it’s a little-known secret that many Rotorua locals don’t even know...
by jenny | Jul 27, 2024 | NZ Town Guides, Treasure Hunting, Waikato
Fossick Collectables Hamilton In Hamilton City there are a good number of shops to find treasures. If you are after a variety check out Fossick Collectables and four other secondhand shops in the city centre. Salvation Army Family Store First stop on Victoria Street...
by jenny | Jul 17, 2024 | Blog, Canadian Travel
Whistler Train Wreck Cultural Centre and more After our 5 days in Vancouver we headed up the Sea to Sky highway to Squamish, the next stop on our trip. Squamish is located halfway between Vancouver and Whistler, where the mountains meet the mouth of Howe Sound. There...
by jenny | Jul 2, 2024 | upcycling
Upcycle Silverplated Dishes Have you ever thought to upcycle silverplated dishes? There is a plethora of silverplated dishes for sale every time I go secondhand shopping. I decided maybe making them a little more appealing to other people might make others think...
