10 Jan
02 Apr
Upwards to Upcycled Ladders: Edition 2
I have gathered together a few other repurposing ideas that can make a ladder work double-duty
19 Feb
Don’t Call Them Bookends…Try Book Beginnings
We all know that we should not judge a book by its coverKEDAI 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 [...]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 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. [...]By the Light of the Vintage Spoon
The creativity of repurposing always makes me incredibly happy. My first encounter with repurposing was my first week in college, when I was meandering towards campus via colorful Telegraph Ave. in Berkeley and found a street vendor clanking away at vintage spoons — and I happily walked away with a spoon ring that I still [...]Show me your drawers!
…your desk drawers, silly! I’m fascinated by drawers and cubbyholes, and the forgotten treasures that are stashed within. I also love seeing how people organize their desk drawers, be it muffin tins, wooden boxes, or the “I know it looks insane, but I know where everything is” system. With that said, I would love if [...]Pesky Subscription Cards = Upcycling Genius!
Are you pestered by those inconvenient subscription cards that fumble out of every magazine? Etsy seller Ugly Kitty was, and she decided to upcycle the cards (along with other vintage papers) into address files, held by a vintage recipe box (currently available for $65 via her waiting list). Of course!!! With the name, address, and [...]
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