Irish Times article features JumbleTowner Melissabell plus more...(10/06/14)

Chris P · **Posted: 10-06-2014 , 04:00 PM** #1

Hi Everyone,

There's a great article by Jill Nesbitt in the Irish Times today (p.11) that highlights the fantastic work of re-users and upcyclers around the country. The piece includes a chat with JumbleTowner Melissabell and another unnamed Member whose handiwork is included in the "Before & After" forum. Jill also talks to folks involved in the Repair Cafe, Tog, the Rediscovery Centre in Ballymun, the Community Reuse Network, and a host of others.

If you can't get your hands on a hard-copy of the Irish Times, please click on the link below for the digital version:

"No Wasters: How to Repair a Throwaway Culture" by Jill Nesbitt:
http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-s...ture-1.1826001

Well done to all concerned, and keep up the good work!

Regards
Chris P
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Chris P · **Posted: 10-06-2014 , 04:25 PM** #2

A sample of Melissabell's work can be found at the links below:

Cantilever Table:
http://www.jumbletown.ie/forums/showthread.php?t=145628

Locker:
http://www.jumbletown.ie/forums/showthread.php?t=145304

Fancy Drawer Knobs:
http://www.jumbletown.ie/forums/showthread.php?t=140018

Upcycled Chair (featured pics below):
http://www.jumbletown.ie/forums/showthread.php?t=140904

Pacman · **Posted: 10-06-2014 , 08:05 PM** #3

A well written article: and very well researched. Well done to Jill in opening the nations eyes to reusing and up-cycling. There is a wealth of information in the article - some of which is new to me. Thanks Jill ;-)

Eibhlin ni Sheambrai · **Posted: 14-06-2014 , 06:16 PM** #4

Well done Melissabell---you go girl. I have had the privilege of being in Melissa's home--a treasure trove/aladdins cave of beauty. So tasteful, you would never guess re-used or re-cycled. A true artist!

melissabell · **Posted: 19-06-2014 , 08:33 PM** #5

I don't know about that but Thanks a mil lol

rubyruby · **Posted: 11-08-2014 , 09:16 AM** #6

Melissa, can't believe I never noticed this before, well done you.... I have seen this chair and it is fantastic, Melissa is always doing something and I love seeing her finished projects, really great job as always.. Rubyruby

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	Posted: 10-06-2014 , 04:00 PM #1
Chris P Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: JumbleTown Posts: 5,998	Irish Times article features JumbleTowner Melissabell plus more...(10/06/14) Hi Everyone, There's a great article by Jill Nesbitt in the Irish Times today (p.11) that highlights the fantastic work of re-users and upcyclers around the country. The piece includes a chat with JumbleTowner Melissabell and another unnamed Member whose handiwork is included in the "Before & After" forum. Jill also talks to folks involved in the Repair Cafe, Tog, the Rediscovery Centre in Ballymun, the Community Reuse Network, and a host of others. If you can't get your hands on a hard-copy of the Irish Times, please click on the link below for the digital version: "No Wasters: How to Repair a Throwaway Culture" by Jill Nesbitt: http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-s...ture-1.1826001 Well done to all concerned, and keep up the good work! Regards Chris P Admin

	Posted: 10-06-2014 , 04:25 PM #2
Chris P Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: JumbleTown Posts: 5,998	Take a bow, Melissabell! A sample of Melissabell's work can be found at the links below: Cantilever Table: http://www.jumbletown.ie/forums/showthread.php?t=145628 Locker: http://www.jumbletown.ie/forums/showthread.php?t=145304 Fancy Drawer Knobs: http://www.jumbletown.ie/forums/showthread.php?t=140018 Upcycled Chair (featured pics below): http://www.jumbletown.ie/forums/showthread.php?t=140904 Attached Images

	Posted: 10-06-2014 , 08:05 PM #3
Pacman Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Glasson, Westmeath Posts: 176	Well done Jill Nesbitt A well written article: and very well researched. Well done to Jill in opening the nations eyes to reusing and up-cycling. There is a wealth of information in the article - some of which is new to me. Thanks Jill ;-)

	Posted: 14-06-2014 , 06:16 PM #4
Eibhlin ni Sheambrai Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moate, Co. Westmeath Posts: 1,037	Well done Melissabell---you go girl. I have had the privilege of being in Melissa's home--a treasure trove/aladdins cave of beauty. So tasteful, you would never guess re-used or re-cycled. A true artist!

	Posted: 19-06-2014 , 08:33 PM #5
melissabell Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portarlington, Co. Laois Posts: 1,336	I don't know about that but Thanks a mil lol

	Posted: 11-08-2014 , 09:16 AM #6
rubyruby Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: laois Posts: 591	chair Melissa, can't believe I never noticed this before, well done you.... I have seen this chair and it is fantastic, Melissa is always doing something and I love seeing her finished projects, really great job as always.. Rubyruby