by jenny | Mar 3, 2023 | upcycling
Transform Textiles: Master Sewing a Drawstring Bag with Upcycled Fabrics. Have you ever been let down by a plastic bag? I have. Some years ago while traveling overseas I was using plastic bags to store dirty shoes and the inevitable happened the bag broke. That was...
by jenny | Dec 30, 2022 | Blog, New Zealand Travel
9 things to do in Rotorua If you are visiting Rotorua it can be overwhelming with all the choices available. Here is a list of 9 things to do in Rotorua that are some of my favourites 1. Mountain biking – so many choices and tracks available for all levels of...
by jenny | Sep 29, 2022 | Op Shopping
12 Second Hand Stores in Rotorua When mentioning Rotorua, people automatically think steam and mud baths. Or maybe outdoor pursuits like mountain biking or one of the many tourist attractions spring to mind. Rotorua is also know for its cultural heritage and there is...
by jenny | Jul 21, 2022 | upcycling
Upcycle Fabrics What do you do? You discover a favourite blouse has a stain and no amount of washing will remove the stain. Then there’s nana’s napkins that she gave to you, sentimental pieces. The dilemma on what to do with them, maybe they need to go in...
by jenny | Jun 5, 2022 | upcycling
Paper Towel Holder Revamp Hands up if you have a paper towel holder at home. They are plentiful and often found in many an op shop. Of course they don’t just have to be used for paper towels, more on that soon. But after time they can become a little...
