Op Shopping, Second Hand Furniture in Christchurch and more 11 shops
Op Shopping, Second Hand Furniture in Christchurch and more Christchurch is a great place to go second hand shopping because there are many different types of shops and markets to explore. Whether you're looking for vintage clothing, furniture, books, or other items,...
Transform Textiles: Master Sewing a Drawstring Bag with Upcycled Fabrics
You all know how much I love anything upcycled, and there are many different fabrics that can be used to make drawstring bags including new teatowels, and new fabrics, of course, you can upcycle fabrics like vintage bedsheets to create something unique but that could also be used time and time again.
9 things to do in Rotorua
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 skill....
A Free DIY Christmas Ebook With 3 Projects!
This Christmas, I wanted to teach you how you can DIY some fun Christmas projects, so I have created a free Ebook. This is a fun way to fill in some time, create your own Christmas projects and spend time as a family without spending lots of money.
Upcycle Fabrics Project No. 3, Sew a Heat Pad with a removable cover
Upcycle Fabrics Project No. 3 In this upcycle fabrics project we look at making the classic heat pad or wheat pad. Here in NZ the weather is still a little variable so a heat pad is probably worth having at hand. I call mine heat pads because I have traditionally made...
12 Second Hand Stores in Rotorua Thrifters Heaven
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...
Upcycle Fabrics, 2 ideas suitable as gifts, budget friendly
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 the bin?...
Paper Towel Holder Revamp, quick tutorial
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 grungy/grimy so a...
Make Your Dream A Reality – 5 Ways To Save For That Overseas Trip
Do you have a goal of one day hopping on a plane and flying off to far off countries? But it seems too much like a dream and not a reality. With a little planning you can add that trip to your bucket list. Here are 5 ways that you can help you save money to put towards that trip.
Thames – A Quick Trip For Some R & R
Thames is just over an hour from where I live and I have visited a number of times before so it was the perfect location for some time on my own.