How to reupholster a cane chair

I’m super proud that this trash to treasure refashion lasted for over four years of daily use! Unfortunately the cane back finally decided to give up, fortunately I came up with a marvelous mending idea …

Upcycled Vintage Radio Entertainment Center

Every trash day in Toronto offers a treasure trove of roadside finds just begging to be discovered and given a groovy new life: I was thrilled to spot that damaged bit of history on garbage …

How to update a vintage stool

I am constantly shocked at what people so casually toss out on garbage collection day in Toronto. From furniture sets to working electronics to bags full of textiles there is a wealth of freebies waiting …

Easy Upcycled DIY Bed Canopy

I’ve created some amazing upcycled gear for my kiddo over the years and just knew I’d come up with a fab project for the huge appliance box I’d been holding onto eventually. As I’ve been slowly …

A quick vintage vanity makeover + how to reupholster a seat

Unfortunately relocating internationally meant I had to leave most of my lovingly restored vintage and antique furniture behind in Berlin, fortunately I’m slowly but surely replacing it and furnishing my new Toronto home with upcycled …

Table Top Saviour – fix that vintage table for cheap!

I love old wooden furniture and am a professional online classifieds lurker. I’ve scored some amazing deals: my ginormous early 1900’s wardrobe & matching vanity (€80), the gorgeous rocking chair that helped send my munchkin …