Sunderland businesses announce collaboration to help environment by giving old furniture new life
Two independent Sunderland businesses, Harrison and Brown and Andyman Upcycling, have announced the launch of their collaboration to cut down on the amount of wasted furniture. Mandy Brown, owner of Harrison and Brown, sells new furniture and contacted Andy Buddin, owner
How to turn a Poundland vase into a piece of art
Before: After: What you will need: A Vase Acrylic paint Extra white acrylic paint for mixing A range of brushes Water Paper towel Step 1: Make sure the glass is clean. Remove any stickers on the bottom of the vase. Step 2: Choose your base colour. Paint the entirety of
How to shop vintage and why with Judy’s Affordable Vintage Fair
The Newcastle chapter of Judy's Affordable Vintage Fair was held at the Boiler Shop on April 7 and featured traders selling clothes, antiques and jewellery dating back centuries. It was well received by locals and a large number of people
More Dash Than Cash: recycling an old umbrella to make a new top
By Ray Walton, Emma Strawbridge & Georgia Baddeley In these rainy months, we took inspiration for this shoot from the weather by creating a top out of an old umbrella. The necklace was made from a string of imitating pegs on a washing