Oxfamhome Belfast

Recent years have seen an amazing revival in the arts of upcycling and crafting, thanks in large part to the internet.  People can swap ideas and inspiration online, and there are a huge number of how-to sites that will talk you through craft projects of varying levels of complexity.  Also, the rise of cheap mass-produced furniture has led to a new appreciation of unique and vintage pieces, and an understanding of the importance of recycling.

Oxfamhome’s two furniture shops in Belfast and Dublin are the perfect places to find those quirky pieces for your craft project.  If you fancy taking on an ambitious project, you could tackle re-upholstering this €95 couch from Oxfamhome in Dublin, for example.

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Oxfamhome needs a web volunteer to work at our shop on the Dublin Rd in Belfast.

About this position:

• One four hour slot a week on a regular day.
• Candidate must have a good level of I.T. and web knowledge.
• Needs good attention to detail.
• Can work independently and follow the correct format.

This is a long term post at the shop.  The job will involve photographing items for sale and updating the website on a weekly basis to help drive sales and create a positive public image for Oxfam.  Ideas and initiative are very welcome.

If you are interested in this position, please contact Chris in Oxfamhome on 028 90325546 or mail oxfamdublinrd@hotmail.co.uk


The weekly newsletter LeCool, which finds cutting-edge events in various major cities, has nominated Oxfam’s Haiti Lives exhibition as one of this week’s picks.   The exhibition closes tomorrow, so be sure to get down to the Powerscourt Townhouse in Dublin to see it before it goes.  You’ll also be able to see and bid on the Oxfamhome DIY furniture (also recommended by LeCool) which is on display in the exhibition space.

Bids on the unique designer-customised furniture will be accepted until mid August.

Click the image to watch the clip on the RTE website

RTE’s Six One News featured the Oxfamhome DIY auction last night, showing some of the gorgeous pieces that have been customised for Oxfam, and featuring interviews with some of the designers and Oxfamhome’s manager.

The silent auction for the seven unique pieces is still going on – you can bid here now.  The auction’s closing date has been extended until August 16th.

Oxfam Ireland is proud to announce Oxfamhome DIY – a fantastic new collaboration between seven Irish designers and Oxfamhome, Oxfam’s dedicated furniture shop.

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Oxfamhome ‘DIY’ is a design initiative whereby a select panel of journalists, interior designers, artists and bloggers have been invited to choose a piece of Oxfamhome furniture and add their own inimitable style and imagination.

The result is a set of unique and spectacular pieces of statement furniture which will be auctioned, with all proceeds going towards Oxfam Ireland’s programme work.  The pieces include a writing desk, an armchair, a filing cabinet, tables and a bedside locker; and reserve prices range from as little as €100 to €500.  It’s a great opportunity to snap up a unique bargain.

Find out more about the pieces and the designers, and bid on your favourite piece here »