Inspire Upcycling

01/04/2026

To all of our fabulous and valued customers,

Inspire wishes you a very safe, relaxing, and happy Easter.

We’re a little sad to be closing for a couple of days and will miss all your friendly faces, but we hope you enjoy this special time with family and friends.

We look forward to welcoming you back soon 💛

30/03/2026

We had a lovely gentleman visit the store today just to tell us how much he enjoys the chalk art! He even gets off the bus a few stops early so he can take a moment to admire the beautiful work created by our amazing volunteers.

Moments like these remind us why we do what we do — we’re so glad it brightens someone’s day! 💛

27/03/2026

Loving your clothes is a great way to show love to the environment and yourself

Part of loving our wardrobe items involves cherishing and taking care of them. In order to achieve this great love, it is essential that we go back to the basics.

In this post we go to the beginning, finding quality pieces that will love us back.

Characteristics of a quality piece worth putting love into (Taken from Eco Friendly Circle):

Craftsmanship: High-quality clothing should be well-cut and carefully constructed, with neat seams and strong stitching. If you’re unfamiliar with what to look for, learning about different sewing techniques and finishing details can help you distinguish between high- and low-quality garments.

High-quality materials: Look for strong, high-quality fabrics that feel substantial and durable. Natural fibres such as cashmere and silk not only look and feel luxurious but are also less likely to wear out quickly.

Durability: Consider how well a garment will hold up over time, especially if you lead an active lifestyle. Features like sturdy buttons, reinforced seams, and strong fabrics contribute to longer-lasting clothing.

Attention to detail: High-quality brands pay close attention to small details such as stitching, zippers, and pocket construction. These finishing touches often indicate how well a garment has been made and how long it will last.

Brand reputation: When shopping, especially online, it’s important to research brands. Companies that are transparent about their ethics and sustainability practices are often more committed to producing high-quality clothing.

Many thanks to the following articles for their amazing information that influenced and helped in making this post!

https://www.ecofriendlycircle.com/post/a-guide-to-finding-high-quality-clothes-for-timeless-style-including-21-of-our-favorite-brands
https://greenwithless.com/make-clothes-last-longer/

24/03/2026

Terrific Tuesday! Love, Inspire 💕

24/03/2026

Happy Tuesday! Love, Inspire 💕

22/03/2026

We hope everyone has a wonderful long weekend!

19/03/2026

Need a good read for a good price?
Come on over to Inspire!

15/03/2026

🐦Swoop on in!🐦

12/03/2026

Very happy to donate to such an awesome cause.

If you haven't heard of CanBead before, they are a charity that offers free creative therapy workshops to people experiencing loss, trauma, disability or illness and their support people. They partner with charities such as the Cancer Society, OCASA, Catholic Social Services, Able and MS Otago, and spend some time making jewellery, suncatchers, key rings and other beaded creations. Their participants have the opportunity to step out of their difficult realities and engage creatively and mindfully, making something beautiful while enjoying the company of others sharing their experiences. They are a charity and rely on grants, volunteers and donations to do their work. All their bead stock comes from donated craft supplies and broken, unloved jewellery.

Thanks so much Inspire Upcycling for this awesome donation!
If you have jewellery that has lost it's shine, you can drop it into Inspire Upcycling, CanBead will repurpose it and make it shine again!

11/03/2026

Mamas, you’ll love this 💕

Come into Inspire and check out our maternity & nursing wear section — all $4!
Tops, pants, dresses + more at Inspire Upcycling.

Shop guilt-free. Support local. Look fabulous. ✨

10/03/2026

Have you seen Inspire's koha baby goods? 👶💛

There are lots of great items available, including:
• Cot and bassinet blankets and sheets
• Swaddling and dribbling cloths
• Baby blankets
• Breastfeeding pillows
• Toilet training seats
• Cots
• Bassinets
…and more!

You can find our main Koha area on the shelves below the Baby Fill-a-Bag section.

Please feel free to call us on 027 4677 474 to see the items we have in stock at the time.

💛 All of our Koha items are exchanged on a “donate as you are able” basis.

08/03/2026

Autumn is here 🍂🍂🍂

Come in to Inspire for some cosy goods 🧥🧣🧦🥾🥾🧤

All credit for this lovely art goes to our awesome volunteer Margaret 🥰