As a Scrabble addict and general bibliophile, I could not resist the recycled typewriter key earrings in Larkyn’s …
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Gourd Art: the Creative Process
For the past two thousand years, Peruvians have carved stories of their ancestors and present days onto the surfaces of …
Felt Around: the Best Fabric Flourishes for Your Home
I’ve been playing with felt since gluing pieces to make costumes and crafts during my grade school days. Part of t…
Splurge on the Urge to Adorn
Urge to Adorn creates exclusive, retro motif, themed belt-buckles. The handmade, antique-finish buckles pop with vintage…
The Eco-Friendly Ghost
Some of the pieces are hauntingly beautiful. Some a bit otherworldly. Either way, the green concept of Britain’s G…
Recycled Glass Pumpkins: Color-Rich Halloween Treats to Sweeten Your Entryway
Jack-O-Lanterns come and go, rot and decompose, get added to the compost heap to nurture a newborn plant. I like the int…
Singapore Supergarden: An Ecosystem of Design Thoughts from a New Generation of Architects and Visionaries
Pizza, gelato and vino are easy to come by in Italy but eco is not. The word even gets lost in translation there, until …
Green Your Junk: 16 Creative Ways to Upcycle Before You Recycle
The recyclers are out in force. Whether it’s using a local recycle centre or a council-provided green bin, it̵…