In 2014, whilst running her eco interiors style and workshop advisory consultancy Eco Chic Interiors, Chris Billinghurst discovered a hidden movement of artisans creating unique items for interiors in a planet-positive way. Using Twitter to build awareness of her business and create her own directory of professional upcyclers to support Eco Chic Interiors projects, Chris unearthed a wealth of creative reuse artists who weren't part of a professional craft group, who often felt isolated with no support, community voice or clear understanding of the aesthetic, economic and environmental benefits of their work. One Tuesday evening in September 2014, Chris launched the Twitter hour #UpcycledHour which became a social media sensation in its time. Over the next four years #Upcycled Hour evolved to become the UK and Ireland's leading authority on professional upcycling for interiors, rebranding in 2019 to become the House of Upcycling.

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www.thehouseofupcycling.com