30 Dec
21 Dec
Celebrating Christmas with Repurposed Pumpkins
Repurpose your Halloween and Thanksgiving pumpkins into a winter wonderland mantle-scape!
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
28 Apr
Season of Poetic Change
I came to the realization that I would like to be an originator of ideas — not an aggregator of existing ones
19 Feb
Don’t Call Them Bookends…Try Book Beginnings
We all know that we should not judge a book by its coverRepurposed Suitcases: From Cabinets to Tables
I have a deep, dark, and not-so-secret obsession: vintage suitcases! However, considering that the hubby does not understand why I insist on dragging home vintage suitcases when I already have a dozen, I constantly need to find ways to repurpose and upcycle my collection of vintage suitcases. Here are some ideas from yours truly and [...]Ready, Type, Grow!
Although it hurts my heart, some vintage typewriters I find are simply beyond repair. Neglected, damaged, and utterly rusted, these poor typewriters can no longer pen love letters, but they can be repurposed into unique planters. Spotted at the Wild Side West Saloon, blinkwhenpassing found a treasure trove of succulents amidst what appears to be [...]Repurposed 2009 Resolutions: Champagne Corks
It’s not time to worry about your New Year’s resolutions just yet! The first order of business in 2009 is to re-purpose all of those champagne corks from your party! If saving the environment (and your pocketbook) is one of your resolutions this year, then enjoy these inspirational ideas on how you can upcycle your [...]Julian, CA — A Repurposed Town
One of my favorite weekend getaways is Julian, tucked into the mountains approximately 50 miles east of San Diego. Originally settled by silver miners, the town is a beautiful testament to historic preservation — and repurposing! Enjoy these photos from a recent day trip, where I enjoyed shopping in homes turned into retail boutiques, hot [...]
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