Do your bit for the planet (and your wallet!) by thrifting, upcycling, recycling and repurposing with some vintage bargains.
Would you rather have a well loved item with plenty of life left in it? Or something cookie-cutter mass produced out of a catalogue? If you chose the second option then you and I will have to agree to disagree. My preference is for the item that has a story to it, but then again I'm a romantic at heart.
There are so many great ideas out there for repurposing your flea market finds. For some DIY inspiration you just need to check out Pinterest. Or you can check out the following for more practical instructions:
- Mollie Makes / gorgeous UK based magazine with a focus on the handmade, vintage thrifting and craft. Lots of pretty projects to make yourself and inspiration from the world's best new generation of crafters.
- The Crafty Minx: Creative Recycling and Handmade Treasures by Kelly Doust / gorgeous book with so many creative ideas and projects for recycling preloved and vintage items.
- Granny Chic: Crafty Recipes and Inspiration for the Handmade Home by Tif Fussell and Rachelle Blondel / another creative how-to book giving inspiration for repurposing vintage finds. Great ideas for a handmade home with lots of pretty pictures.
- frankie / Australian magazine focusing on the latest trends in fashion and craft. With gorgeous illustrations, great articles and lovely DIY projects thrown in too.
Fuel your imagination and share your ideas! Here are my latest Thrifty Thursday finds:
- Set of vintage 2x coffee cups 2x tea cups. Made in England with pretty pink floral pattern.
- Matching Carltonware side dishes. I have no idea what they were originally used for but I plan on using mine for olives!
- Art deco Clarice Cliff serving plate with gorgeous gold detailing that reminds me of something out of The Great Gatsby.
- Shelley vintage china milk jug. The perfect little vase for a posey of wildflowers.
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