Although most of us aren’t happy to admit it, we all have our secret junk-drawers. You know, that one drawer in your desk that is completely unorganised and the sole purpose of which seems to be accumulating more and more trash that you won’t get rid of. Once a year when we find ourselves in spring-cleaning spirits, we tackle the dreaded sanctuary and start sorting out the accumulated orphans – pens that no longer work, lids …[Read more]
And the answer is (drumroooollllll!) – computer chips! Every now and then, someone recycles electronic waste into a creative work of art – a bench, a chair, or as Urban Raven in the poster above, even jewelry! At Secondsguru, we love to see the transformation of e-waste, this recycling of potential toxins into objects of desire. Unfortunately, not all of us have the time or creativity to re-purpose our e-waste. In fact, according to the National …[Read more]
Is an expensive designer watch at the top of your shopping list this Chinese New Year? Or are you just in the mood to treat yourself with a luxurious Swiss wrist-watch this bonus season? After all, you probably deserve it after a hard-working year! A luxury watch can cost a small fortune, so when planning to part with cash you need to ask yourselves – is it worth it? Unless you are David Beckham or have …[Read more]
Don’t you just love vintage shops? They all seem to have their own little personalities that spring to life with the history behind people’s treasured belongings. The mixture of perfumed scents, sixties incense and leathery goods waft towards you the minute you enter and a myriad of colours greets your searching eyes. Perusing shelf upon shelf, rack upon rack in a second-hand shop is a true adventure; knowing that you will exit your favourite little …[Read more]
