Have you officially crossed the line into freakdom when you begin purchasing art primarily because it bears an image of your dog? Nevermind, don't answer that.
These handmade collages by artist Stephen Fowler of Gemini Studio score points for great, vintagey design and points for melting my freaky, dog-loving little heart. Crafted from antique paper, newsprint and other found materials they're a perfect blend of kitschy and hip.
Someone once said to me, "One team's bench player is another team's starting quarterback." So when I saw this fabulous furniture, made entirely from the piles of packaging materials we discard every year, I kicked myself for ever wasting such a valuable player. Elegant and architectural, these scrap lights (above) from Graypants are made from the selvedge edge of cardboard. I love how the texture of the selvedge diffuses the light so beautifully.
They also do wondrous things with discarded shipping pallets. The chair (above) and side table (below) are sleek, functional and 100% recycled. A true testament to the power of creativity. Game on.
Not the most chic looking design on the planet but clever none-the-less. And if you're like me, your wine never stays around long enough to acquire a permanent address anyway.(source: craftzine)
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In this tough economy, a mom's gotta shop smart. Polarn O. Pyret, home of the most well-made and oh-so-organic kids' clothes on the planet is having a fantastic 50% of sale, perfect for the penny-pinching parent.
Their well-designed clothes are stylish, fun and hand-me-down ready. No joke considering you can pick up an adorable onesie for under $20 that's sturdy enough for little Emma, Dylan and oops, little Bella too!
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Finally some common ground between motorheads and fashionistas. Designer Kim White has mined the upholstery from vintage cars—and created very cool looking, fashionable, and functional bags. Inside each purse is a tag stating where it came from. You’ll know if your tote was from a ’78 Mustang or an ’86 Volkswagen. Would you believe that this clutch ($175 above) was made from the interior of a ’75 AMC Pacer! Check out her site for more cool clutches, totes and purses.
