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Casa Quickie: One, Two, Buckle My . . . .
I love this idea for repurposing old belt buckles that I found over at Martha Stewart. Take thrifted belt buckles and use them as miniature photo frames, or even better, stick a magnet on the back and display them on a refrigerator or other magnetic surface. Antique stores, flea markets, or thrifting adventures should yield plenty of great possibilities for frames.
Before and After: Don't Fence Me In
These tired-looking redwood boards were left over after my friends replaced a section of their backyard fencing. While they were full of rusty screws and were only half an inch thick, I saw potential.
Curious about what I did with this old redwood fence?
Coveted Crib: Balinese Dream
If you're susceptible to daydreaming about packing it all in and running off to a tropical island then I advise you to avoid this slideshow, as it will tempt you to book the first plane to Bali. If you have a strong will, though, check out the home of the Hardy family, who live in a five-story pagoda home that uses repurposed, recycled, and creatively rethought materials to create a gorgeous, dreamy home. You've got to see it to believe it!
In the News: An Inspiring Outdoor Space
Since Summer is soon on its way, it's natural to think about creating functional, beautiful outdoor spaces where you can entertain and relax. In a recent LA Times article by Debra Prinzing, a family does just this, using repurposed, recycled, and found objects. Greta and Mike Jarvis, along with their daughter Annika, were tired of the awkward, unused backyard at their Manhattan Beach home, so Greta, an adept flea marketer, decided to transform their 30-x-40-foot backyard into something more family friendly.
Casa Link: Repurposed Lanterns
Danny Seo shares a new use for these lanterns that were left over from a Country Home shoot. He said he got tired of using them for candles, so he came up with another unique use instead.
To see how he used them, just read more
Cool Idea: Silverware Chandelier
British-based lighting designer Ali Siahvoshi is the brilliant man behind Fabbian’s line of repurposed silverware chandeliers. Some of Siahvoshi's previous lighting designs have used recycled hangers, plumbing fixtures, and other recycled objects for light fixtures as well.
What do you think?
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A Circuit Board Eyeglasses/ID Holder That Is Such a Geek Treat
I think this creation of geeky goodness, tops my list for ways to reuse old circuit boards. Etsy seller DebbyAremDesigns got really resourceful when piecing together this one of a kind recycled circuit board ID badge/eyeglass holder (which I'm naturally calling a necklace — hee hee). The artist says:
A funky badge holder made from recycled vintage circuit boards, vintage lucite and glass beads from the 1950's as well as recycled colored "bell" telephone wire from the 1950's!
She's Crafty: Repurpose Random Stuff Around the House For Gadgets
Upcycling, recycling, repurposing: Call it whatever you want, but I know it as re-using old crap to make it useful again! From socks to paper to pillowcases, there is a ton of handy gadget helpers just waiting to be discovered.
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What to Download: New Music Today
T.G.I. Tuesday! I've already sorted through the big DVD releases of the day, but now I have new songs to revive your iPod, Just take a look at these three albums.
How-To: 7 Ways to Repurpose Holiday Cards
What to do with that fat stack of last year's Christmas cards you've got stashed in a drawer? Well, if they're photo cards, save 'em. But if you've collected some cards with holiday-themed graphics, Real Simple says repurpose them!
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