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Flash Lights… (R)electronics

Camera and vintage enthusiasts, attention! In Jim Smith’s Etsy shop “(R)electronics” you can find vintage electronic devices -mostly cameras- ingeniously repurposed as fashionable night-lights and other cute decorations. They’re unique and make for a nice accent in any decor… Definitely … Continue reading

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Tea Cup Wine Glasses

I saw the Tea Cup Wine Glasses in an issue of Prima Decor and then I knew I would not rest before I had found their origin… Surprisingly, I found that there are multiple people selling these vintage repurposed teacups/wine … Continue reading

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Office Supplies Become Mathematical Sculptures

Oh, math… I love it still, I love it so thoroughly that sometimes when I go all schizoid and delusional I start writing proofs and axioms on anything I can lay hands on. It’s thus unavoidable that math turns up … Continue reading

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Repurposed books make lovely journals…

Old books have character, they have history! I hate it when people throw away books; I for myself can’t bear the thought, not even when they’re really damaged, not even when I didn’t like reading them. I mean, they are … Continue reading

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Politically Incorrect Figurines by Penny Byrne

I just had to submit these here… The Australian artist Penny Byrne uses old and damaged figurines to construct her own, manipulated ones. Of all her work this chain gang is somewhat my favorite, although she has something for every … Continue reading

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Repurposed books become funny art prints at Art&Retro

Another great Etsy find are the so called “Dictionary Page Prints”, art prints made on old dictionary pages. Other old documents can be repurposed like that as well. They make lovely and original accessories… When I saw the prints of … Continue reading

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High Power Pull Chains: A Sure Hit!

Accidentally I came across this lovely artist on Etsy who turns old bullet cases into pretty unique necklaces and pull chains for lamps and ventilators. A subtle yet quirky touch to any interior or wardrobe, in my opinion… Better on … Continue reading

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Very Appropriate For My Current State: The IV Purse

Nothing can stop me from posting on my blog! (Except for sedatives. I just slept 15 hours… *sigh*)  Today’s accessory is very appropriate for my state, given the fact I can’t eat and if I don’t eat, they will put … Continue reading

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