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Platters

R120

I used to be a wine bottle! We live in wine country and it is consumed at leisure on many occasions. With the result that wine bottles flood our waste bins. So we came up with a solution to re-purpose empty wine bottles into beautiful, usable food platters or spoon-rests.

Table Caddy

R200

I used to be a wine bottle! We live in wine country and it is consumed at leisure on many occasions. With the result that wine bottles flood our waste bins. This cute trio is the perfect accompaniment to your dinner table. It is a Salt & Pepper Shaker and a Toothpick holder on a wooden tray. Made using bottle necks and discarded wood.

My Africa Lapdesk

R995

The My Africa Designer Lap desk was originally a wall art piece and is an extension from the My Africa Wall Decor range. It is a great option for those who work from home and need a desk to aid with posture. Can be used as a desk for your laptop, a breakfast tray and a reading table whilst sitting in bed. It is made using shipping crate plywood and has a beautiful natural finish. It is totally foldable, portable and can be hung on the wall when not in use, which doubles up as art.

THE DIFFERENCE

Recycling and Upcycling

Recycling is when you discard recyclable waste into dedicated bins

The waste is then sent to a processing plant, where it gets broken down and processed into the same material again

Upcycling is when materials are manipulated and reworked to create something new and exciting

This extends the lifespan of the item and the second life becomes more significant than the first

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$Hello! I'm a shop owner! 👋🏽😍🇿🇦♻️ //// There is an audio floating around the Internet: 'If you knew my whole story, you'd be proud of me.' Have you heard it? When I made this video, the words kept ringing in my ears. It's been a journey to get to this point. My shop is not fancy, or state of the art, but it is a testament to our journey as a business and family. I am truly grateful for each person who has contributed to our journey. May God continually bless you! ❤️🤗♻️🇿🇦💚 \\\\ Do come visit us at @paarlnursery, we are open 7 days a week! 🛒 #throwbackthursday #throwback #upcycling #creativeupcycling #fromwastetowonder #trashtotreasure #upcycledgifts #handmadegifts #shop #shopowner #localgiftshop #localislekker #capewinelands #lillyloompa #paarlnursery$

Green habits that have become part of my lifestyle

Living life in HD! ♻️🇿🇦💚😍 //// We $Living life in HD! ♻️🇿🇦💚😍 //// Weekends away do not have to be far away. It can be just around the corner. Like the slogan from the TV programme, Going nowhere slowly, said: 'Just move out of your dialing code.' 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 \\\\ Wherever we travel, our My Africa Lap Desk is always with, to serve us. For braai's, the beach, brekkies, cake and picnics! Such a handy companion! ♻️🙌🏽😍 //// #motivationalmonday #mondaymotivation #upcycling #weekendvibes #travellinglapdesk #travellocal #proudlysouthafrican #african #proudlyafrican #africa #africannarratives #foldablelapdesk #lapdesk #remoteworkingtool #picnictable #shotleft #southafrica #beachvibes #braai #creativeupcycling #fromwastetowonder #trashtotreasure #sustainabledesign #sustainablehome #sustainableliving #snow$

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Ooooh African Woman🔥😍♻️🌍🇿🇦👑 $Ooooh African Woman🔥😍♻️🌍🇿🇦👑 //// It's almost Women's Month! What better way to celebrate than to get your very own personalised, upcycled My Africa Lap Desk (Plywood) To celebrate all you fabulous women in SA, all printing is included till end of August! ♻️💃(Value R250) This beautiful desk is off to a lady lecturer at CPUT! \\\\ #upcycling #creativeupcycling #fromwastetowonder #trashtotreasure #upcycledgifts #handmadegifts #african #proudlysouthafrican #africanlapdesk #foldablelapdesk #workfromhome #worklifebalance #africanwoman #womanhood #sisterhood #promotion$

$EASY NO-GLUE PAPER BAG♻️🇿🇦🙌🏽🌱🌍 //// My longest-standing friendo, @yvettehughes, gave me a pile of @checkers_sixty60 paper bags a few weeks ago. As a green business, I am always looking to upcycle and reuse packaging. But obviously I want to rather promote my brand. Here is a quick, glue-free way to reuse paper shopping bags! \\\\ #tiptuesday #chooseday #toosday #upcycled #upcycling #creativeupcycling #fromwastetowonder #trashtotreasure #sdg #sustainabledesign #sustainablehome #sustainableliving #upcycledbags #easydiy #diy #reuse #reusefoodpackaging #reusereducerecycle$

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Upcycling all the way from my kitchen bin to an ex

Easy overhead DIY lamp! 💡💚♻️🇿🇦🙌 $Easy overhead DIY lamp! 💡💚♻️🇿🇦🙌🏽 //// Don't you hate it when you cannot find a lekke spot to put your light or torch while cooking during loadshedding? (Planned power outages in South Africa) Here is another bright idea for you! 💡😍♻️ 🔆 Get a medium-sized used jam jar 🔆 Drill 2 holes in the lid 🔆 Fasten the lid overhead into your kitchen cupboard with small screws . 🔆 Get your rechargeable torch, switch it on and pop it into the glass jar and screw it in. Voilà! You've just made a practical and green lamp for your countertop! 🔆 Now sit back and enjoy your cup of tea, in the dark! 👀😋☕ \\\\ You're welcome!😉♻️ #tiptuesday #chooseday #toosday #easydiy #diy #upcycling #creativeupcycling #sustainabledesign #sustainablehome #sustainableliving #easyliving #rechargable #loadshedding #proudlysouthafrican #diylamp$

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Brit King

2022-06-09

Super fast delivery, love how it arrived in recycled wine box and wrapped in used paper. Part of my order was bought as a present, love it so much I think I might have to keep it. Thank you!!

Lauren Alexander-Jacobs

2022-05-19

I received a beautiful My Africa Lap desk from Lilly Loompa for my birthday recently from my husband. I can not tell you how thrilled I was. This beautiful lap desk was made from recycled wood and is not only functional as a lap desk but doubles as a beautiful piece of wall art when it is not in use. I am someone that is extremely busy and travels alot and I don't have time for ornamental items that require a storage place or are in my way so this lap desk was perfect. I would also suggest this item for people that work from home and don't have space for a desk. I can not recommend this product or Lilly Loompa enough. The customer service was fantastic. I am a very happy customer and look forward to what they have instore for the future.

Catherine Kotze

2022-04-14

Beautifully made and beautiful solid wood. Great craftsmanship!! Love it!!

K Hen

2022-03-24

The products I’ve purchased from from Lilly Loompa (3 Africa frames) are absolutely beautiful, high quality pieces!! The attention to detail, customer service and follow up is top notch and better than any business I’ve encountered in Cape Town💯😍.

lizette cloete

2022-03-16

I love Lilly Loompa 💗 the authenticity behind the products bring fo much joy 😊

Bianca de Villiers

2022-02-21

Bought the African frame and I am in love with it. It is great quality and high craftsmanship. I still need to find a nook to hang it in, but I cannot wait to hang it. It is beautiful. Thank you Lizl and team!

Shireen Nkosi

2022-02-20

Gami Mange

2022-02-16

I really enjoy My Africa Lapdesk, very convenient and light for the whole family, also beautiful as a wall art piece. Highly recommended!!!

Maureza Segelaar

2022-02-14

Anthea Ngubane

2022-02-13

I absolutely love that all their products are recycled. I have been making use of their services for years and have never been disappointed. Efficient service & environmentally friendly products!

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