Tag: repurposed

08 Jun

4 Repurposed Wood Flooring Alternatives

From whiskey barrels to wine crates, here are four repurposed flooring materials that make a beautiful and creative alternative to wood.
06 Apr

11 Uses for Repurposed Library Card Catalogs

If you find a library card catalog for sale, there are a plethora of ways you can repurpose these literary treasures.
07 Jan

Artistic Living in Repurposed Freight Containers

Cove Park repurposed freight containers to become residential and studio units for its artists.
27 Oct

A Fall Fairytale by Poetic Home

Once upon a time, orange pumpkins were touched by a magical godmother
31 Jul

Calorie-Free Food (or Rocks) for Thought

Why don’t we enjoy some food for thought?
11 May

Mikasa Es Su Vasa – Repurposed Floral Vessels

Vintage Mikasa Duplex by Ben Seibel are much too mod to be a simple serving set
07 Apr

Ode to San Diego: City Without a Key Tour

Nostalgia is touching me as I say goodbye tomorrow to San Diego
06 Mar

Home Sweet…Repurposed Shipping Container?

The ultimate statement in architectural repurposing
26 Feb

Repurposed Terrariums: Truly Eco-Friendly

Has your green thumb been swept up by revival in terrariums?
24 Feb

Earnest Sewn and Earnestly Repurposed

Another reason to love Earnest Sewn, beyond its flattering cuts and commitment to handmade denim
19 Feb

Don’t Call Them Bookends…Try Book Beginnings

We all know that we should not judge a book by its cover
26 Jan

Repurpose Vintage Birdcages into Freedom Lamps

Whether it’s my desire to prevent future birds from being trapped or the intriguing architectural lines, vintage bird cages have also captured my attention.   In an effort to repurpose my growing collection, I have found that vintage birdcages make the most charming lamps.  With the lamp kits that you can purchase for $5 – $10, [...]
15 Jan

KEDAI in Indonesia: Cafe Without a Key Tour

Imagine walking into a cafe filled with warm colors, creative furniture, and vintage Indonesian film posters — one that is a stark contrast to its minimalist, yuppie neighbors.  As the delicious aromas of coffee brewed from local Indonesian farmers fill your spirit, your eyes are surprised by all of the unique ways the restaurant design [...]
14 Jan

Wabi Sabi: Something Old, Something Blue

Amidst all of the uncertainties 2009 holds, I am finding more solace and serenity in the Wabi Sabi philosophy.  The stark contrast of Wabi Sabi against the last decade’s gluttony of HELOCs gone wrong is refreshing, to say the least.  You don’t need the latest high-brow design couch, and you certainly don’t need to revamp [...]
12 Jan

Repurposed Mondays: Climbing Upcycled Ladders

Finding the perfect vintage ladder has been on my treasure hunt list of late.  Providing both style and chic storage functionality, repurposed ladders can be used from bathrooms to living rooms.  If a ladder graces your home in a room other than the garage, I would love to hear about how you have repurposed it. [...] Related Posts with Thumbnails