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12 DIY ideas for old spoons: elegant décor for next to nothing
Harriet Wainwright
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With a few simple techniques, they can become surprisingly elegant decorative pieces. Anyone who enjoys making things, wants to save...
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“Vexation of spirit”: the Duerckheim Collection at Serralves Museum
Harriet Wainwright
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“Vexation of spirit”, one of the year’s major exhibitions, is now open at the Serralves Museum. Walking through the 90...
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Turn an Old Men’s Shirt into a Sturdy Shopping Bag with This Simple Sewing Trick
Harriet Wainwright
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A simple sewing trick tackles two everyday problems at once. Anyone who shops regularly will know the issue: more and...
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Philippe Vergne to leave Serralves Museum in July 2026
Harriet Wainwright
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The Board of Directors of the Serralves Foundation announced on Monday that Philippe Vergne, director of the Serralves Museum of...
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Turn Old Vinyl Records into Designer Bowls in the Oven
Harriet Wainwright
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A simple trick can turn them into an eye-catching feature in minutes. Many people still have boxes full of vinyl...
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Louvre – New Renaissance: Paris Museum Overhaul Announced
Harriet Wainwright
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France has announced that an international team of architects will overhaul the legendary Louvre Museum in Paris. The museum’s structural...
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Pedro Valdez Cardoso: A Quiet Unease
Harriet Wainwright
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Unlike Pedro Valdez Cardoso’s (b. 1974) previous exhibition at this gallery, “Pagan Days” (2023), there is no clear sense here...
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Extend a trouser waistband by up to 5 centimetres with a simple sewing trick
Harriet Wainwright
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A simple sewing trick can increase a waistband by up to 5 centimetres. It is a familiar situation: your trousers...
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Turn Old Tea Towels into a Bread Bag
Harriet Wainwright
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Rather than using old kitchen linens solely for cleaning or throwing them away, give them a second life. Traditional striped...
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Sew a Stylish Glasses Case from a Shirt Cuff
Harriet Wainwright
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An item of clothing gathering dust in the wardrobe can become a stylish glasses case with just a few stitches....
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Twelve DIY Ideas for Upcycling Old Spoons
Harriet Wainwright
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A stroll through a flea market or second-hand shop can reveal an affordable source of inspiration in the cutlery basket....
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Turn Baby Bodysuits into a Memory Quilt
Harriet Wainwright
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With one simple idea, they can become a visible treasure in the living room. In many households, boxes of baby...
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Widen a Trouser Waistband by up to 5 Centimetres with This Simple Sewing Trick
Harriet Wainwright
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A familiar scenario: a few extra kilos, a bloated stomach after a meal or a wash cycle that was slightly...
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Philippe Vergne to Leave Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art in July 2026
Harriet Wainwright
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Philippe Vergne, director of the Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art, will conclude his term at his own request at the...
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Turn Baby Bodysuits into a Memory Blanket
Harriet Wainwright
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Tiny sleepsuits and bodysuits are piling up in the wardrobe – too precious to throw away and too special to...
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Sew New Terrace Cushion Covers with an Envelope Cover
Harriet Wainwright
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With one simple sewing trick, they can be rescued surprisingly easily. After summer, many homeowners and balcony enthusiasts automatically reach...
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Expand Your Trouser Waistband by up to 5 cm with This Simple Sewing Trick
Harriet Wainwright
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A small sewing alteration can save them. It is a familiar situation: a few extra kilos, a hot wash cycle,...
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Coin Weights for Sewing: Protect Softshell, Silk and Leather
Harriet Wainwright
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Anyone who works with silk, softshell or leather knows the issue: every pin can leave irreversible damage. Professional studios therefore...
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Upcycling Old Embroidered Sheets: Stylish Ideas for Home and Wardrobe
Harriet Wainwright
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If you have a treasured old linen or linen-cotton sheet tucked away in a cupboard, you are holding much more...
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Repair a faulty zip with the grandmother's simple trick
Harriet Wainwright
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When a zip suddenly stops working, a jacket often ends up in the bin – completely unnecessarily. An old trick...
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Make a Bread Bag from Old Striped Tea Towels
Harriet Wainwright
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Many people are quick to throw out their old striped tea towels, yet these humble textiles have real upcycling potential....
