I love vintage glass. I have a few hoarded bottles and unique finds that are currently stashed away so my kids don’t break them. Eventually I will have all my antiques displayed around my home and not stuffed in boxes…after the kids have grown up.

If I displayed everything now it would just get broken. But broken glass pieces don’t always get wasted. There are many artists who have found creative ways to turn broken glass into works of art. Some make mosaics, others make new bottles, glasses or tumblers, and some, like Laura Bergman of Bottled Up Designs , make pretty pieces of jewelry.

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Green boutiques are not lacking in the city by the bay and Christine Kay, owner of Ladita is quite aware.  Winner of the Best Of The Bay Area award and recently featured in the September issue of Lucky mag, their mission is to offer the latest eco brands and limited-editions.  They’re stocked with coveted labels like Del Forte denim, Toggery, Covet, Stewart+Brown and James Jeans amongst others.  You’ll also find a selection of handmade and/or recycled jewelry and even eco-duds for baby. 

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