Upcycled Design Lab Blog

Quick To Make Easy To Clean Upcycled Dog Bed DIY

Ever since I had my head shaved (see before and after photos here and the reason behind my decision here) I have been a little obsessed with the idea of shedding, not only my many excess personal belongings, which is, of course the theme for Spring, but also shedding ideas that do not suit me, fears that hold me back and beliefs that limit who I might become. This is easier said than done and I have not fully figured out what I even mean. In part it is about making life simpler with less clutter and I have been... Read more →

A Farewell To Hair and An Upcycled Commemorative Bracelet

Hello my dear virtual friends, I have just a quick post today to say I did in fact shave my head on Friday March 13th. Our team raised over 6,000 dollars for the St Baldrick's Foundation. There are events all over the country but the event in Denver at Fado Irish Pub is one of the biggest. This event raised $466,229 and had almost 600 participants. It was a great experience and a fun day with laughing, hanging out with good friends, beer drinking and yep a little crying. I must tell you, when this all started, I was the... Read more →

Hair today Gone Tomorrow - Shamrock Top Refashion

My title isn't completely accurate as my hair will actually be gone later today but as I post this I still have a full head of hair. If you are inclined to donate to my fund razing efforts you can still do so on my St Baldrick Page here. I will be deeply grateful. But you will be getting all kinds of good karma for helping to fund research to cure childhood cancers. If you don't know what I am talking about start here. Shamrock Top Refashion This was a very simple project to complete. It started with this green... Read more →

T-7 and counting - Denim Do Over - Upcycled Denim Skirt

T minus 7 and counting......... Yep just 7 days left of hair. What's this craziness you might wonder, if you have not been here before. Get the back story here. Or you may be tired of hearing about it. Sorry but you will have to endure for a few more weeks as I am sure that I there will be some post shaved head yammering. One thing I have confirmed about myself during this process is that I am not very good at fund raising. I am also, not surprisingly, very fond of it. But to not ask, would be... Read more →