Early experiences of my native New England state of Connecticut influenced my love of weathered materials on the shore in addition to coastal birds walking amidst thin brushes of seaweed and sticks. In addition, the diversity of New York City, being only an hour away from home, opened my eyes to a larger scale of proportions and grandeur. I have a loving appreciation for nature's intricate beauty combined with modern urban style. I see the world as organic and bright.
My friend, Nicole, from Freshly Blended Press, is amazing with recycling wallpaper. She uses all those old wallpaper swatchbooks for material that would otherwise be thrown away . All of the wallpaper is used exquisitely for the covers of her wallpaper journals.
So, next time you come across wallpaper scraps think twice before tossing them out.
Nicole also donates part of her profits to The Humane Society.
Cork is a great jewelry material. It is 100% recycled and recyclable, flexible, and water repellent.
Each piece is individually cut from a single block used for storage and display. Will fit men and women.
Sold by STUDIO 1 a.m. for $48
The Koo Tomato Paste Box is made in South Africa out of recycled tin and wire. Just think of all the things you could make if you saved all your cans and tins!
Small, medium, and large sizes available from $22-$42. This lovely tin box is available at Indigo. Indigo is an online store that supports and sells arts and artifacts from Asia, Africa and the Americas.
Wedding season is always in season but a lot of couples get married in spring and summer. As a bride I looked high and low to find a modern hairpiece instead of a traditional veil.
Foundling’s shop on Etsy features a recycled silk pin with glass beads that can double as a hair piece. Each layer is cut and singed by hand. Sizes range from about 3.5 to 4 inches in diameter.
It is amazing to think of all the traffics signs that have been crashed into or worn out. At least we can have peace of mind that they can now be on our table serving as snazzy eco coasters. These coasters are made by Boris Bally, a metalsmith whose work is in the permanent collections of the Museum of Art and Design, New York, New York; The Victoria and Albert Museum, London, England; the Mint [...]
