Design & Architecture

Bahia Denim: Furniture with a marble-like appearance made from discarded denim

There are numerous ways in which denim can be upcycled or recycled, and now designer Sophie Rowley has found an ingenious way to turn the hardy fabric into furniture. The Berlin-based takes post-consumer denim offcuts from the production waste of fashion industries and from households to create the new material. Sophie Rowley layers the textile offcuts on top of each other and then binds them together using … Continue reading Bahia Denim: Furniture with a marble-like appearance made from discarded denim

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DIY, Gardens

DIY Upcycled Planters from everyday household items

If you’re doing some planting this Easter, before you purchase some plant pots, instead raid your recycling bin/bag for everything from aluminium cans, tins, to ice cream cartons. Whether you want to plant seeds or cuttings, repurposing items from your recycling bags can be a great way to help the environment and reuse. The below video gives some DIY ideas on how to create planters … Continue reading DIY Upcycled Planters from everyday household items

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Daily Tarot

Tarot Guidance for Saturday 20 April 2019: Page of Wands

The Page of Wands typically signifies messages and communications. A message may be relaid to you today by a family member, friend, someone that you meet today in passing, something that you hear on the radio or a sign that is particularly symbolic for you. Be open to this message in whatever format it is […] via Tarot Guidance for Saturday 20 April 2019: Page of … Continue reading Tarot Guidance for Saturday 20 April 2019: Page of Wands

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Daily I Ching

Daily I Ching for Saturday 20 April 2019: Chung Fu (Inner Truth), Hexagram 61

Chung Fu (Inner Truth), Hexagram 61 – Chung Fu (Inner Truth) emphasises the need for clear, open and honest communications. Being open and honest is the key to cultivating good, working relationships not just with others but with one’s self too. If you are wanting someone you are dealing with to trust you, then you must […] via Daily I Ching for Saturday 20 April 2019: … Continue reading Daily I Ching for Saturday 20 April 2019: Chung Fu (Inner Truth), Hexagram 61

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Homes & Interiors

Sustainable Furnishings – How to Reuse, Renovate and Recycle [Infographic] — ecogreenlove

Around 22 million pieces of furniture are discarded per year in the UK and fewer than 1 in 10 people consider repairs to extend the lifespan of their furnishings.For the sake of the environment and to avoid perfectly good pieces of furniture going to waste – a change of attitude to becoming more mindful of eco-friendly options is necessary, and it’s crucial that we aren’t … Continue reading Sustainable Furnishings – How to Reuse, Renovate and Recycle [Infographic] — ecogreenlove

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Entertainments, Recycling

Aquaman star Jason Momoa shaves off his beard to raise awareness of the planet, recycling and aluminum

Aquaman star Jason Momoa has shaved off his beard in a bid to raise awareness of the health of the planet and recycling, while also promoting a new range of canned water. The Hawaiian actor took to YouTube and social media accounts to share with his fans the moment he shaved off the famous facial hair, which has spawned many hipster beards like it, that … Continue reading Aquaman star Jason Momoa shaves off his beard to raise awareness of the planet, recycling and aluminum

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Daily Tarot

Tarot Guidance for Friday 19 April 2019: King of Wands

The appearance of the King of Wands today brings an energy of confidence, enthusiasm and drive. The King of Wands himself is a wise consul who is a born leader – taking the action and getting the job done, so to speak. Perhaps you may encounter someone of this nature today, or perhaps you are […] via Tarot Guidance for Friday 19 April 2019: King of … Continue reading Tarot Guidance for Friday 19 April 2019: King of Wands

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Daily Tarot

Daily I Ching for Friday 19 April 2019: Hsien (Influence), Hexagram 31

Hsien (Influence), Hexagram 31 – Last seen on 2 April, Hsien (Influence) refers to like energy attracts like energy. Hsien signifies the discovery of those things that match what you are already trying to do and ultimately that which will bring balance into your life. Choose carefully to whom you give your heart or trust, but […] via Daily I Ching for Friday 19 April 2019: … Continue reading Daily I Ching for Friday 19 April 2019: Hsien (Influence), Hexagram 31

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Eco-friendly products, Hair & Beauty

Review: Christophe Robin Hydrating Shampoo Bar

Shampoo bars have become more common recently as people begin to ditch liquid shampoo, packaged in bottles, for a more sustainable option. Changing hair care products is not a move that one takes lightly especially when you’ve found a product that works well for your hair type, so I was fortunate to have been intuitively guided to switch out my regular bottled shampoo for the … Continue reading Review: Christophe Robin Hydrating Shampoo Bar

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Crafts, DIY

DIY Natural Dyes for Easter Eggs

Easter is a great time to get craftsy at home with your kids. This year try something different and use natural dyes, made from a few simple ingredients that you may already have in your fridge or spice cabinet. From red cabbage, turmeric, spinach, coffee, there are numerous foodstuffs that you can use to give your easter eggs a natural hue. Note that red cabbage … Continue reading DIY Natural Dyes for Easter Eggs

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