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Thriftstore Dishware Makes a Statement in More Ways than One

Sunday, September 28th, 2008


Vandalized Vintage- great name! These thrift store finds become the canvas for text or graphics with a modern make over.
$50.00 for nerd and dork cup and saucer at Felt

$55.00 for the Caravan and $35.00 for “Menace” at Felt

Yummy Recycled Rings

Friday, September 26th, 2008


Crazy fun cocktail rings created in Chicago by re-using old pieces of jewelry. The detailed stitching and embroidery tricks along with layers of threads and the occasional bead are awe inspiring. For the girl who eschews diamonds, check out these one-of-a-kind, eco-friendly, colorful rings!
$25.00 at Recycled Rings

Eco Fleece Hooded Wrap Jacket -Recycled Water Bottles

Friday, September 26th, 2008


Made from fabric that is spun from yarn that is made out of recycled water bottles. This cozy fleece wrap can warm your heart while cooling off the planet. Comes in plum and grey.
$99.00 at Gaiamicon

Recycled Glass People Better Not Throw Stones

Monday, September 22nd, 2008


Bedrock Industries, located in Seattle Washington, have built their business on selling products that are 100% recycled. They have a large selection of tile and tumbled glass for use in your home or garden. The company is proud to claim that they have literally recycled hundreds of tons of material destined for the landfill. A great example of a for-profit business demonstrating that creative recycling can be beautiful, fun and profitable. Three cheers for Bedrock Industries!
Prices range from $32.00 to $95.00 depending on size and complexity at Bedrock Industries

Recycled Ladderback Chairs Woven with Vintage Ties

Sunday, September 21st, 2008


Design studio, Alabama Chanin, owned by Natalie “Alabama” Chanin, brings eco friendly shabby chic to the dinner table with these funky, ladder-back kitchen chairs from the 1920’s-1970’s. Their broken canes are reworked and replaced with artfully woven vintage men’s ties. Created by local Alabama artisans.
$495.00 each at Vivre
For more info, check out their blog at: http://www.alabamastudiostyle.blogspot.com/

Jewelry from Recycled Bicycle Parts

Thursday, September 18th, 2008


If you have a bicycle enthusiast in your life, look no further!! ...jewelry created from recycled parts!! Congruency for the eco traveler.

$40.00 for the necklace and $30.00 for the bracelet at Recycled Accessories

Smooth Operator - Recycled Pay Phone Keys

Sunday, September 14th, 2008


Made with genuine Payphone keys on a sterling silver plated base. You can give anyone your number when you are wearing this piece of history. Recycled from genuine payphones!! ....like Superman used to use. Also available are bracelets created from recycled vintage touch tone phones.
$58.00 at 19 Moon’s Etsy Shop

 

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