The art of upcycling
Did you know that your purchase, in addition to bringing beauty in unique pieces to your home, helps save the planet? This is the spirit of our work.
You can find our pieces at Swan Store in Leiden - Breestraat 109. Follow us on instagram @up_cycle-up.
Why Choose Us?
Thinking about the planet we want to leave for future generations, we decided to invest in giving new life to objects that still have value and would be thrown away. We treat each object or furniture with care using quality paints with class A (odorless). Finally, a few coats of water-based varnish to ensure their durability. Environmental awareness must be part of our choices and this is our philosophy!
I was in Den Haag at a Christmas market and I was surprised to see so many colorful objects, painted by Vânia and to know that they were objects that would be discarded because they were old and some of them were damaged. She manages to breathe new life into each of them brilliantly. I was happy with my purchases and have already recommended this store to other friends and family.
About Me
Vânia Stolze
store owner
Hi, my name is Vania Stolze, I'm from Brazil and I'm an interior designer, artist and environmental activist. Here in the Netherlands, where I have lived for 7 years, I have decided to combine my 3 professional skills into an activity that can make a difference and have a positive impact on people's lives: as an environmental activist, because I use 2nd hand items that would otherwise be thrown away and as an artist because I paint these objects with durable paint. And as an interior designer, I chose the Shabby Chic Style because it represents the free, happy and tasteful lifestyle of the Dutch. Each object is unique, exclusive, chosen and painted in a way that will excite anyone who receives it as a gift, or wants it for his or her own home. Hope you enjoy the concept and wish you happy shopping!
