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Color-block t-shirt refashion (VIDEO)

in , by Candice
Since my daughter was a toddler, I've been refashioning her clothes (see here, here, here, here, and here.) Why go to the trouble? Well, because I'm me. Also, kids tend to outgrow clothes before garments are actually worn out. Or, they destroy some part of an item (stains, rips etc) while the rest of the piece is in great shape.


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45 Ways to Reduce Waste (2020 update)

in , by Candice
At the beginning of 2016, I committed to trimming my waste. After years of using this blog to gently reinforce the message that mindless consumerism is a problem, I decided to take off the gloves and declared my intention for the year: to trim my waste. Because we are literally consuming ourselves. And we need to wake up.


THIS IS MY 2020 UPDATE!


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Serenade sustainable beauty: giveaway

in , by Candice
EDIT 3/6: Winner: Christy P D




If, like me, you're dragging through the final frozen weeks of winter, then this post is a treat for you! A well-timed chance to win some sustainably-made, minimally packaged, totally beautiful beauty products. Ready to spring clean yourself?
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30 Upcycled Valentine DIYs

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Still looking for a quick, thrifty, upcycled Valentine DIY? Here's 2020's big round-up of the 30 best ideas I can find. Some of them throw back over a decade because good ideas don't date!



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Introducing the Upcycled Food Association

in , by Candice

New trade association reduces food waste by growing upcycled food industry, works towards
 product certification program 


I've been blogging about upcycling for over a decade and this is the first time I'm mentioning food. Because, well, whoever thought I'd be able to write about upcycled food?? To me, that's an indication of just how much public awareness of waste has increased.

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Upcycling with eco-friendly rattan or cane

in , by Candice
Happy 2020 fab friends! It's a new decade and I've decided to revive this tired little blog. Kicking things off with a round-up of simple ways to use rattan (or cane) to make and upcycle everything from lamps to Easter decor. 


I've always loved pretty much anything made of rattan - perhaps growing up in the southern hemisphere has something to do with that? In the past, I've shared some ideas for repurposing wicker plate holders, and when I made over my cane-backed, regency chairs, I showed you guys my process. 
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Reusable Advent Calendar and DIY Holiday Cards

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Season's greetings fab friends! I realize that it's a bit late to be sharing an idea for a reusable advent calendar, but hey... maybe it'll provide some last-minute inspiration for some of you! And the embroidered cards are super-easy to make, so it's not too late to try them.



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Clearwaters giveaway: Slippers that fight plastic pollution

in , by Candice

Meet the world's first slipper that's helping to fight plastic pollution


Fab folk - I'm thrilled to introduce you to Sam Wright and his brainchild, Clearwaters! Clearwaters is a new, environmentally friendly footwear brand designed and developed in the United Kingdom. The brand's first product offering is a minimalist, high-quality slipper made from recycled plastic bottles. For each pair sold, they have committed 2% of the sale price to their partner Plastic Oceans – whether they're profitable or not!

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