The concept of plastic bottle art initially evoked flashbacks of Blue Peter’s Here’s one I made earlier. It’s hard to believe that something as ubiquitous as a used plastic bottle could ever be turned into a thing of beauty. There has been recent media attention on the future of how we recycle plastic bottles and more and more clothing brands are using recycled plastic bottle fabrics in their collections – even... Read More →

The bathroom may not be an obvious setting for some of your flea market finds, but then again, isn’t it that element of the unexpected that makes a room stand apart from the norm? Even one or two vintage pieces – an ornate mirror or a Midcentury cabinet, could turn your mediocre downstairs loo into an glamorous powder room. For bathrooms in need of a personality injection, consider these vintage decorating idea... Read More →

The war on plastic may finally be gaining traction after the EU announced an official plastics strategy earlier this month. Their target is to make all plastics reusable or recyclable by 2030. Buying your food from bulk bins using your own containers is far from mainstream, but it looks like this could be set to change, with Theresa May now calling for plastic free aisles in supermarkets. In London, there is already a sense that the use of... Read More →

When used bicycle parts get a second life as something beautiful, the term ‘upcycling’ couldn’t be more apt. Although an advocate of all things eco, I am one of the few Londoners that doesn’t do cycling – in fact, you couldn’t pay me to get on a Boris Bike. But I can appreciate the imagination required to turn something as clunky as a bicycle chain, seat or inner tube into something aesthetically elegant. Read on for some... Read More →

Some of the most creative ideas for pop-up spaces, pavilions and temporary structures involve the repurposing and reappropiation of found objects and materials. Repurposing whatever you have to hand, perfectly sets the tone of spontaneity for a casual pop up bar or exhibition space – with the added benefit of being easy to disassemble. See how these five design firms mastered the art of the pop-up and established new interior design... Read More →