"The word upcycling – defined as the activity of making new furniture, objects, etc. out of old or used things or waste material." Cambridge Dictionary's Word of the Year 2019 dictionaryblog.cambridge.org/2019/11/04/cam… Cambridge Dictionary

"Two current movements in particular, upcycling and degrowth, are perhaps the most politically charged and subversive, tying them ideologically and practically to the utopian goals of the Arts and Crafts movement." And let's not forget repair! #repair curbed.com/2020/2/19/2114…

Cumbria designers Patience & Gough have such an eye for reviving found furniture, pieces from their collection are now selling at @libertylondon 🎨 Our interview with one half of the duo, Oliver Gough, is now online upcyclist.co.uk/2020/02/upcycl… #furnituredesign #Interiors #eco

Spending so much time at home means you can look at new ways to enhance your space. Take advice from Biophilic Design expert @Oliver_Heath who believes interiors should be designed around our wellbeing and connection to nature 🦋 upcyclist.co.uk/2020/04/lesson…

Silly Billy: what the Ikea bookcase tells us about the true cost of fast furniture theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

Photographer Anne Schwalbe shares her thoughts on creative life, slow living and restoring her derelict cottage in rural Germany #renovation #repair #naturelovers #photography upcyclist.co.uk/2020/10/anne-s…

Repair, restore, revive 🪑 Discover 20 London-based furniture repair specialists who can bring treasured heirlooms back to their former glory upcyclist.co.uk/2020/11/best-f… #circulareconomy #repair #restoration #antiques

From Christmas trees to candles, discover 9 steps towards greener festive decorations ✨💚 ✨💚✨💚upcyclist.co.uk/2020/12/eco-fr… #plasticfree #homedecorideas #ecofriendly

Illuminate and transform your living space with statement lighting 🛋 12 beautiful pendant lights made from wood upcyclist.co.uk/2021/01/wooden… #workingfromhome #wood #homedecorideas #lightingdesign #homeimprovement

Meet the #Montreal designer making unique sculptural #lighting from waste. Philippe Charlebois Gomez shares his passion for giving value to discarded objects 💡💡💡 upcyclist.co.uk/2021/01/montre… #reuse #interiordesign #upcycle #ecofriendly

The pursuit of sustainable craft practice is fanning waves of innovation, with biodesign and found materials becoming more and more exciting. From salvaged plastic to woven moss, find 6 makers using materials right at #Collect2021 bit.ly/2NkceX0

Against the grain: Marvel at 12 of the finest furniture designs by artists and makers, all crafted from rescued and reclaimed wood 🪑🚪🪟🔨 #furnituredesign #woodwork #reuse #craft #handmade upcyclist.co.uk/2021/03/beauti…

See some awe-inspiring #craft at #collect2021 which is being showcased virtually via Artsy until the 24th March. Here are six favourites from the show upcyclist.co.uk/2021/03/collec… #ceramics #contemporaryart Crafts Council UK

Garden furniture inspiration for those outdoor gatherings of 6 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂 These 11 designs are made from recycled plastic ♻️ upcyclist.co.uk/2021/03/recycl…

Interview: Dawn Crabtree @NicelyWrappedUp on everything you need to know about hiring an upholsterer 🛋 upcyclist.co.uk/2021/04/interv… #furnituredesign #Restore #upholstery

Something to blow away the cobwebs. Step into the wild and experience a unique stay in a cosy cabin with heavenly views. All based in the UK upcyclist.co.uk/2021/04/uk-cab… #naturelovers #freshair #woodwork #interiordesign

The rooms of this beautiful château in Southwestern France emanate a warm and welcoming feel with natural materials and vintage details 🌳🏰🌳upcyclist.co.uk/2021/05/french… #homerenovation #interiordecor #escapetothecountry

10 paint colours to inspire your furniture upcycling projects 🪑👩‍🎨🎨 upcyclist.co.uk/2021/06/furnit…

During lockdown, Verity de Yong started a sustainable homeware business from her kitchen. Using leftover food waste, she hand dyes 100% Irish linen to make napkins, tablecloths and place mats. 🌸 Read all about it here 🌸 upcyclist.co.uk/2021/07/vegeta…

Delighted to be sharing this interview with interiors stylist Joanna Thornhill. Her latest book 'The New Mindful Home' explores how mindful living can both shape and be informed by our interiors 🪴🧘‍♀️🪴 upcyclist.co.uk/2021/09/joanna… #homedecor #homedecoration