“I’ve always loved tapestry and needlepoint. Each piece has a story which adds to their unique appeal. I wanted to celebrate and remember the care and effort that goes into each item by reintroducing them as on-trend cushions,” says Jess Binns of interiors and upcycling company Hector & Bailey, who shows us how she does it...
Have an old wooden chest of drawers that’s looking a bit lacklustre? Upcycling pro Sacha Olivier shows you how you can give it a glamorous new persona using sheets of silver leaf...
Take an old lampshade from tired to trendy by stripping off the fabric and replacing it with a length of metallic chain. Upcycling pro Sacha Olivier shows you how
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Owner of Second Treasures in Hillcrest, KZN, Christi-Sue Smith is an expert in recycling. Follow her guide to give a tired cupboard a rustic country look by adding chicken wire insets to the doors...
Taryn Jacobson, owner and creative director of Tiakaya Design and Living Room, a roof garden oasis and eco café in Jozi, shows just how easy it is to transform an old photo frame into a living centrepiece...
