Jul 01, 2009 -
While I'm a fan of the vino, I hate to see the beautiful bottles that my favorite wine comes in end up in the recycling bin. Luckily there are many ways you can upcycle these bottles for use around your home and garden.
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May 18, 2009 -
First designed for New York's Bar Breton, the Nebu Chandelier from UM is a gorgeous example of upcycling. Fabricated from a powder-coated aluminum frame and 250 vintage and antique stemmed glasses, the chandelier uses energy-efficient LED bulbs. And if you need something smaller or larger, no worries — your chandelier can be custom built to fit your home's dimensions.
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May 12, 2009 -
The Standard Chair combines ornate Louis XVI chair backs with modern steel-plated legs. It's made by Uhuru Design, a Brooklyn-based furniture company dedicated to sustainability. Do you want it for your home?
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Apr 30, 2009 -
On a recent trip to New York, Danny Seo stopped by an Anthropologie store to admire this chandelier. He concluded that it's worth every penny of its $1,100 price tag, since it's handmade with wire attached to this upcycled material. While it's not a natural material per se, you will find it in a natural environment.
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Apr 22, 2009 -
Need a project for Earth Day? Here's a great one from Michelle Kaufmann. As she mentions in the video, this recycled towel bathmat project is a perfect activity to do while watching a movie.
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Apr 14, 2009 -
Two years ago, artists Laurel Roth and Andy Diaz Hope collaborated on the chandelier project "Trinity," which is currently being exhibited in the Second Lives exhibit at the Museum of Art and Design in New York City.
While the chandeliers are shockingly gorgeous, what they're made from is even more surprising. To find out the materials in these chandeliers, read more
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Apr 14, 2009 -
This chandelier is made from an upcycled material. I don't know if you can see what I mean, but it's definitely a sight to behold.
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Apr 10, 2009 -
While I love to have birds around my home, and put out bird feeders to encourage them, I don't want them in my vegetable garden. This is especially true in the Spring, when birds might scratch up newly planted seeds. So, how to keep them out of your garden patch?
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Mar 25, 2009 -
Spring breezes, combined with Spring cleaning, are perfect excuses for abandoning your dryer for a clothesline, don't you think? The windy weather provides quick drying, and clearing out closets while Spring cleaning has probably yielded an old dress and a few wire hangers. Don't toss or donate them quite yet.
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Mar 17, 2009 -
While I've featured Alabama Chanin before, the design company's site has beautiful new interior pictures that I thought were worth reflecting upon. Alabama Chanin, the collection of designer Natalie Chanin, features clothing and interior decor pieces that strive to be as environmentally sensitive as possible. Organic cotton, natural indigo dyes, and US-made products are all part of the line.
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