From as early as she could remember, Melanie’s world was filled with creativity. Even as a very young child, she transformed and hand-sewed mismatched socks into little ponies, repurposed plastic bags into water beds for her Cabbage Patch dolls, and turned storage sheds into trading posts and haunted houses to entertain her young neighbourhood friends—playful experiments that hinted at a remarkable future in design.

Her passion led her to study art and design at university, where she refined her natural talent and vision. Melanie then made her mark as a successful graphic designer, using her keen eye for detail and innovation to bring ideas to life. Not one to shy away from new challenges, she founded a business dedicated to designing one-of-a-kind boardroom and dining room tables crafted from fallen trees—a tribute to her commitment to sustainability and creative repurposing.

Today, Melanie enters a new chapter that’s closest to her heart. Whether she’s transforming a living space through Thrifted Charm Interiors, designing and hand-stitching fashion pieces from upcycled textiles, or capturing the essence of beauty and character through her lens, her work is united by a singular mantra: every piece of design, no matter its form, carries a story of reinvention. With the addition of thoughtfully styled, story-driven photography, Melanie now helps others preserve their own narratives—be it interiors, personal style, or treasured objects—through imagery that feels both intimate and inspiring.

Each interior revamp, curated fashion set, and captured moment is a testament to a lifelong dedication to giving forgotten treasures a vibrant, new life.