Tag Archives: upcycling

Chest Of Drawers… Tejo Remy

I really need to stop featuring crazy expensive items. I really do. But for now, let me entertain you with the sight of this intriguing piece of design furniture. “Chest of Drawers” by Tejo Remy for Droog Design is made … Continue reading

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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 Party Plates… By Britgal

“Tea Party By Britgal” is a lovely Etsy shop that sells supplies for that one time of the day we all love: Tea Time. Jennifer from Ohio makes tea cozies, towels and cupcake displays, and its those last that I … Continue reading

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Typewriter Lovers, Attention!

So I was just wasting the night away browsing Etsy… And my eye fell on this. Just… I loved it from the very moment I saw it. Ecological? Check. Quirky and Eccentric? Check. Attention-drawing statement piece? Check. Subtly Geeky? Double … Continue reading

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There is no spoon? Spoon Rings

A while ago I did a post on spoons, featuring jewelry made out of vintage silver spoons. This time I want to dedicate a whole post to one particular sort of spoon-based jewelry: Spoon Rings. Tom and Jessica Dickson of … Continue reading

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Let’s Spoon… lovely spoon-based items…

Sometimes we have to be reminded of some wise lessons that can be found in movies… Today, the famous words from the Matrix: “There is no spoon”.  I am not going to elaborate about the absolute brilliance of this quote, … 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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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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