Reclaim That

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p>Reclaim unloved objects and improve your home and garden with this inspiring book about upcycling. Author Sarah Heeringa taps into our desire to be creative and furnish our homes with items that have meaning and provides guidance and step-by-step projects to put this into practice.br />Upcycling is the craft of reclaiming, remaking and rediscovering used items and giving them a new lease of life. Discover how to surround yourself with beautiful things that you have made your mark on, from something as small as a recycled kitchen jar to furniture makeovers and storage solutions. Every area of the house is touched upon with wonderfully creative ideas and stories of Sarah's own experiences.br />Learn how to see everyday objects in a new light and discover a sense of freedom to experiment with your creativity and home improvement and soon you'll have surrounded yourself with smart, cost-effective items that you really appreciate, that enrich your life and that tell a story/p>

Author Bio

SARAH HEERINGA is an award-winning journalist and editor with a keen interest in homemaking and interior style. Formerly editor of Inspire, Parenting and Good magazine, Sarah is now creative director at Good.

She lives with her husband and children in an historic Auckland villa, which is undergoing renovation. She is a keen gardener and landscaper and has fruit trees, chickens and a beehive.