PETIT MIRACLES

Petit Miracles (petitmiracles.org.uk), a London-based upcycling hub, is not just a furniture store but a movement. Founder Elisicia Moore started the project after noticing a gap in support services for homeless women. She combined her interior design expertise with social impact, offering workshops to teach furniture restoration. The initiative quickly grew, culminating in the launch of a pop-up store in 2012 that diverted furniture from landfill and transformed it into unique, stylish pieces. ‘Buying habits have changed,’ Elisicia explains. ‘People are more aware of the environment, but at the same time, economic challenges mean they're looking for affordability. The second-hand market meets both needs.’ But running an upcycling business comes with its challenges. Rising material costs and the time-intensive nature of restoration make it difficult to offer bargain prices. Despite…