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Upcycling project: How to make yourself a fab ebook reader case using an old hardback book!

thesimplethings February 5, 2013

We love books, print and digital, so what better than recycling an old hardback to keep your ebook reader safe and sound? Read on to find out how!

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In Making Tags books, craft, design, upcycling
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Winter activities: When things are too good to recycle, pass them on!

thesimplethings February 3, 2013

A great idea for when you're having a declutter or Spring clean and find things that are just too good to throw away or if the local charity / thrift shop is closed...

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In Living Tags charity, home, recycling, spring, upcycling, winter
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Pallet furniture – upcyling at its best! Download two free DIY projects by Studiomama...

thesimplethings January 31, 2013

Wooden pallets are everywhere, and there's a growing movement to recycle them into pallet furniture – it's green, easy and here are two projects that you can make yourself. Click on for amazing facts, fun and inspiration!

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In Making Tags DIY, furniture, interior design, upcycling, wood
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Shop Love: The Denim Doctor – think thrifty! Repair your fave jeans, don't throw them away...

thesimplethings January 21, 2013

How a bespoke family tailor's love of jeans led him to launch a really green business that uses his traditional skills to make countless folks around the world very, very happy!

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In Living Tags clothing, fashion, Shop Love, upcycling, vintage clothes
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Melanie Porter: inspiringly crafty upcycled furniture

thesimplethings November 8, 2012

From designing knitwear for international fashion brands to hand-crafted, one-off and simply gorgeous pieces of recycled vintage furniture...

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In Making Tags furniture, knitting, recycling, upcycling, upholstery
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  Buy ,  download  or  subscribe   See the sample of our latest issue  here   Buy a copy of our latest anthology:  A Year of Celebrations   Buy a copy of  Flourish 2 , our wellbeing bookazine  Listen to  our podcast  - Small Ways to Live Well
Feb 27, 2025
Feb 27, 2025

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The Simple Things

Taking time to live well

We celebrate slowing down, enjoying what you have, making the most of where you live, enjoying the company of of friends and family, and feeding them well. We like to grow some of our own vegetables, visit local markets, rummage for vintage finds, and decorate our home with the plunder. We love being outdoors and enjoy the satisfaction that comes with a job well done.

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