Did you make any New Year’s resolutions this year?

Me neither!

I usually don’t (for fear of not keeping them!). But the one thing I’d love to try and do more of this year is upcycling.

I love these ideas … even if I doubt I could do them myself!

Old alarm clock-turned-wacky-planter [via 1001 Gardens]

DAKS Harris Tweed ‘Pony Club’ Tartan jacket wrapped antique slipper chair

Oh my dear, you are so dapper! A vintage chair re-suited by a talented Brit on Etsy: Rescue Retro Vintage

JukeCase store in Collingwood, Melbourne. Photo by Sean Fennessy.

 Vintage speakers + vintage suitcase = the portable retro audio speaker, JukeCase, by Melbourne duo Son Valise [as seen on The Design Files]

DIY nautical rope ottoman made with an old tyre – brilliant! Even I could do this!

[via Saskia Beljaars DIY Home on Pinterest]