One of my commissions from last year was recycling a clients vintage musquash fur jacket into a trim, which was then to be added to a Harris Tweed wool blanket. My client came to me with this idea, which I was very excited to do as it was the first time someone had asked me …
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Commission Spotlight: Upcycling Two Vintage Fur Coats into a Decadent Fur Throw
My latest commission saw me recycle two old fur coats into a very large fur throw for a client, Mark. Mark posted his furs up to me as he lived in Southern England and once I had assessed his furs we had a phone call to discuss design ideas. Both of the coats he sent …
Commission Spotlight: Transforming an Old Fur Coat into Keepsake Cushions
The Story of the Coat One of my most recent commissions was working with this vintage beaver lamb (shorn sheepskin) coat that belonged to my clients Granny. My clients grandmother was born in 1906 and was given the fur coat by her husband. The whole family have many fond memories of their beloved granny wearing …
Styling Statement Cushions – A Closer Look at my Latest Sustainable Cushion Collection
My latest cushion collection launched at the beginning of September, and most of the cushions in this collection were statement pieces. Ranging from deep navy paired with fluffy recycled white fox fur, to oat coloured vintage mink fur paired with a textured cotton blend, to mossy green velvet with vintage speckled fox fur, each cushion …
Upcycling Grannies Vintage Furs Into Luxurious Fur Cushions and a Fur Purse
One of my recent commissions was turning two vintage fur stoles, a fur scarf and muff into fur cushions and a leather and fur purse. The vintage fur stoles and bag belonged to my customers granny and the scarf was a gift from her mum, so they were very sentimental. Laura got in touch with …
Into the Woods: Rustic Country Cabin Interior Inspiration
I love supporting other local, female led businesses, especially ones that so deeply align with my own values. Next up in the interior series is a shoot I did at The Secret Cabin at Seacliff using my latest cushion collection. To browse my latest cushion collection click here. Tucked away in the wild woodland at Seacliff, …
Vintage Inspired Interiors using Recycled Fur Cushions
I have recently launched a small collection of cushions which were all made using a range of recycled vintage fur and sumptuous fabric remnants. This was my first cushion collection, so I wanted to make a range of sizes as well as include different colours and luxurious textures, to get a feel for what people …
How to Re Use Vintage Fur in your Home
One of the most eco friendly things we can do as a collective is to re-use pre-existing material. This reduces the need to create new raw materials, it reduces energy usage, air and water pollution and even greenhouse gas emissions. It also gives us an opportunity to be far more creative and resourceful with what …
Recycled Fur & Velvet Pillows; A Collaboration with Tina Sorensen
I was lucky enough to work with the amazing photographer, Tina Sorensen, on a collaborative photoshoot for show casing the latest pillows I had created. The pillows are made using a combination of recycled, vintage fur and luxurious velvet remnants purchased from local interior shops. The local interior shops I buy my remnants from are …