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- Shahar Livne turns recycled ocean plastic into Balenciaga jewelry Tue, 23 Feb 21, 2:30amAward-winning conceptual material designer Shahar Livne collaborated with fashion design company Balenciaga to create a new line of jewelry made from recycled ocean plastic...
- Kudmai Collection repurposes vintage fishing boats into unique wood flooring Wed, 8 Jul 20, 12:30amThe Sacred Crafts, a San Diego-based brand focused on adding character to the home by sustainable methods, is giving new life to old wooden ships. The company’s new line, dubbed the Kudmai Collection after the Thai word...
- The sustainable wardrobe: its more accessible than you think Wed, 30 Jan 19, 3:30amWhen it comes to making sure our homes are eco-friendly, it is easy to neglect the closet. Your clothes, however, might just be the biggest culprit. All those synthetic fabrics will take over 200 years to fully decompose,...
- Vintage red double decker bus is converted into a cool, retro hotel Wed, 5 Sep 18, 12:30amFor those looking to enjoy a bit of retro flair on their U.K. vacation, this vintage red double decker bus that has been converted into a hotel is just the ticket. Inspired by Agatha Christie's book At Bertram's Hotel, this...
- Give goods, find goods, and do good on National Thrift Store Day Mon, 31 Jul 17, 11:40pmIf you’re the type of shopper that lives for finding hidden gems in vintage stores, mark August 17th on your calendar. That’s when National Thrift Store Day returns to encourage everyone to support their local thrift...
- Give goods, find goods, and do good on National Thrift Shop Day Fri, 14 Jul 17, 2:49amIf you’re the type of shopper that lives for finding hidden gems in vintage stores, mark August 17th on your calendar. That’s when National Thrift Shop Day returns to encourage everyone to support their local thrift shops...
- Artist recycles old typewriters into beautiful guns Mon, 3 Jul 17, 8:03pmThe Art of War takes on new meaning in Canadian artist Eric Nado’s evocative typewriter-guns. Inspired by the old adage “the pen is mightier than the sword,” these beautiful and futuristic Typewriter Guns are fully...
- Channel your inner rockstar with recycled vinyl sunglasses by Vinylize Sat, 26 Mar 16, 8:18amVinylize is a Budapest based designer company that manufactures eyewear using materials repurposed from vinyl records. The Vinylize 20th Century Icons Remastered collection celebrates the anniversary of unforgettable albums....
- This Tiny Toronto Loft Proves that Elegance Can Be Achieved on Any Scale Thu, 12 Jun 14, 6:30amToronto designer Montana Labelle has just completed one of her favorite projects to date: a teeny tiny loft project that just happens to be the designer's own live/work space.
- Urban Chandy’s Funky Recycled Chandeliers Coming to BKLYN Designs 2013 Fri, 19 Apr 13, 3:57amIf you're bored of seeing the same old bulbs, Urban Chandy's brand of funky chandeliers can add some light to your life. Made in Brooklyn using recycled and reclaimed materials, these unique lighting designs pair polish with...
- SND CYN Studios: Former Lima Bean Factory Turned into a Collaborative Workspace in Irvine Tue, 26 Mar 13, 4:30amRead the rest of SND CYN Studios: Former Lima Bean Factory Turned into a Collaborative Workspace in Irvine Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "sustainable architecture", adaptive reuse, camp design...
- The Santa Barbara Auto Camp is a Hotel for Airstream Lovers Tue, 22 Jan 13, 2:30amRead the rest of The Santa Barbara Auto Camp is a Hotel for Airstream Lovers Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: airstream trailer, american riviera, anacapa, Arizona, California, central coast, corian,...
- JAMESPLUMB Transforms Vintage Suitcases Into Elegant Chests of Drawers Thu, 18 Oct 12, 3:21amThe British design team JAMESPLUMB is known for its ingenious one-of-a-kind furnishings and interiors created from antiques, cast-offs, and found objects...
- The Grounds Cafe is a Thriving Vintage Throwback to the Pre-GMO Era in Australia Fri, 28 Sep 12, 11:18pmRead the rest of The Grounds Cafe is a Thriving Vintage Throwback to the Pre-GMO Era in Australia Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Alexandria, australia, Caroline Choker, eco design, GMO, GMO-free,...
- Art-O-Mat: Vintage Cigarette Vending Machines Recycled to Dispense Art Instead of Cancer Fri, 24 Aug 12, 4:40amRead the rest of Art-O-Mat: Vintage Cigarette Vending Machines Recycled to Dispense Art Instead of Cancer Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Art, Art-O-Mat, cigarette vending machine, cigarettes, Clark...