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Autumn Trends: Shifting Seasons Sustainably

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Home Interior • August 27, 2024 • 3 min read

Autumn Trends: Shifting Seasons Sustainably

Autumn is just around the corner – and autumn trends are already here! As the leaves change, you may feel the itch to change up your interior. At OTSE, we’re all about expressing individual style rather than following fast-furniture trends. However, we also believe it’s possible to take some inspiration from trends while remaining sustainable. […]

Hints and Tips • Jul 2, 2024

Plastic Free July: How Antiques Can Help

Plastic Free July is a yearly event begun by the Plastic Free Foundation. They aim to help people find alternatives to single-use plastic, forming habits that will last all year. You probably already know the obvious tips. Reusable water bottles, paper straws and bags for life are commonplace these days, but what about the bigger […]

On The Square Emporium • Jun 11, 2024

All About Antique Bottles

Antique bottles stand out as one of the most popular collector’s items. To the uninitiated, this might seem strange. After all, what’s so desirable about an old bottle? Well, we’re here to tell you! Size Whether you’re a casual collector or a dedicated labeorphilist, an antique bottle can fit into your life. You could have […]

Hints and Tips • Jun 4, 2024

Reupholstery: Tips, Tricks & Inspiration

Feeling behind the summer trends? Dull furniture making you blue? …Reupholstery to the rescue! Decorating your home for a new season doesn’t have to mean buying all new furniture. Working with what you already have is a great way to create unique pieces without contributing to overconsumption. Of course, deciding to reupholster a piece is […]

Sustainability • Apr 9, 2024

Antiques will save the world and look good doing it

In his thought-provoking TED Talk, OTSE owner and sustainability advocate Justin Lowry discusses conscious consumption and environmental activism. Justin delves into the power of repurposing items, an inherent business practise of OTSE. 95% of our stock goes to new homes instead of making its way to landfill. Sustainability is at the heart of everything […]