Topic: recycled

Guess What This Tie Is Made Out Of

It’s sustainable, yo. More »

You Can Call Me On the Telephone (Bag)

A few months ago, a pile of new – and massive – phone books were dropped off in the lobby of my apartment building. Four weeks later, they were still there. Where will all these sad, unloved telephone books go? Perhaps to UrthBags, who takes old phone books and turns them into gorgeous bags, like the one above. More »

Random Photo: Well, This Is A New Take on ‘Paper Bag’

Designer Ilvy Jacobs has created these “Crunchbags,” which are cotton bags covered with laminated paper. They look kind of like cool carryons and kind of like those book covers I used to make out of grocery bags in high school.

From Gross Sludge to High Fashion

The new company Bio-Couture is taking green fashion one step beyond reusable tote bags – they take a “hardening ooze” created by yeast and bacteria and use it to make a kind of fiber. That fiber, ultimately, can make clothes, … More »

10 Things to Do With Your Ugly Clothes

Your clothes have a shelf life. Even your most prized items will most likely eventually lose their luster. But here’s the good news: These clothes can live on! They can have an amazing future that doesn’t involved ending up in … More »

Etsy Weekend:Fun Upcycled Bags

Etsy Weekend shopping…… More Etsy today. Just can’t get enough. How about a purse made of recycled/upcycled Capri Sun packets? I’m so glad to see that they are good for something other than holding sugary drinks. I worked in the … More »

Etsy Weekend: Mindy G’s Jewelry

Etsy weekend shopping… Mindy G’s shop at Etsy carries the most unique charm bracelet. It’s made with vintage silverware, accessorized with a little heart-lock and key. Perfect for Valentine’s Day. Heart Lock and Key Charm Starlight Bracelet $47 at Mindy … More »

Etsy Weekend: Revisions Design Studio

Etsy Weekend shopping…. The Revisions Design Studio shop at Etsy has a selection of rings and earrings made out of silverware handles. I’ve always liked things made out of silverware. Have you ever seen a set of wind chimes made … More »

One Of A Kind Handbags

Yesterday, in my gray accessories post, I shared with you a handbag made by Hoakon Helga. The bags are made with reclaimed leather. I love this idea. An old leather jacket is soft and weathered – perfect for a unique … More »

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