Anthropologie - Making Good Use of Cement Bags

Anthropologie should be applauded for this item - made from old cement bags and old book pages and it looks good. By Savannah Story

Mind Blowing Lamps

I have featured the work of James Plumb here on Designers Block before and now I am pleased to present to you - these new mind blowing pieces. Be steady my beating heart

Don't Throw Your Old Drawers Away

Right up my street are these drawers by Schubladen in Germany. They take old discarded drawers and build a new frame around them. Bravo!

A Bag For Life

Love this image of Dean & Deluca's Bag for Life

Sophisticated Recycling

The work of Wiebke Meurer is beyond belief. Turning everyday items and vintage pieces into stunning works of art. That tablecloth is silver and don't you just love the spoon?

How does she do that?

A truly organic cup and saucer.

Never Mind The Scrappage Scheme

Here in the UK you get £2000 for your car if you put it in and buy a new one. Well

why bother when you can make it into a

Planter?

Photographed on a street in Milan.

Intriguing Objects

Chandlier made from wine barrel straps

Bobo Intriguing Objects has the most amazing collection of furnishings, lighting and accessories all made from reclaimed materials. There are stacks more on their fabulous website so don't miss it.
Via Velvet and Linen who incidentally have a great interview with the owner of Bobo.

Samson Cabinet with Metalised Interior

Tapestry Makers Coffee Table

Coffee Table made from a Brick Makers Work Bench

The Greyson Sofa

Discarded to Divine

Take a very close look at these two dresses. The bottom one is made from vintage handkerchiefs and the top one from old jeans. Pop over to the Flickr page of Discarded to Divine and see more.
This is taking recycling to a totally new level.
CLICK ON THE IMAGES TO ENLARGE

Scientific Lamps

BowerBird and Olive sent me an email the other day with a link to their website. I was drawn in by these Scientific Oil Lamps made with thick walled American lab glass.

Yet Another Recycled Lamp

I found another one. This time a lamp made from an old silver tea set. Found at Flickr

A French Me

I found my French equivalent - Carotte Bricole. I actually think she is even more wacky than I am, I mean she even paints toilets.
These pieces are made by a very smiley French lady but I can't understand her site as it's all in French and Babelfish isn't playing ball with it. Anyway I love her stuff.

Low On Impact High on Style

Simon Dale built this low impact house for his family in Wales. I could see Vanessa Valencia living here. All very clever stuff go and take a look for yourself.
Via Amanda Daugherty

Orignal and Organic

Organic fashion isn't always the best but lately more and more stylish designs are hitting the market. I particularly like the collection by Beaumont Organic

Reclaimed Shelving From The Patent Office

I would love these old shelves for my studio space. They are from The Patent Office in London. Found at a fabulous site - Retrouvius which is an architectural salvage and design business.

Recycled Tin Stools

Great idea for huge catering tins - make them into stools. From Pedlars in the UK

Clever Re-cycling

I love to see creative re-cycling ideas then I would wouldn't I?
By Fethi Atakol

Camouflage Your Shopping

A massive amount of shops in the UK are discontinuing the use of plastic bags and I'm all for that. However it's a great chance to bring a bit of style to your shopping and not having to advertise the shop you have just visited.
The Camouflage Company has come up with this beautiful basket shaped bag which is modeled on the old fashioned French 'panier'. It's circular shape makes it the perfect carrier for a multitude of things - and you can see what's inside at a glance. The 4 velcro straps neatly hold the sides in place. It folds flat for easy storage, and wipes clean. Another perfect 'bag for life'.

Alabama Machanin

I love a website that I can wander around going ooh, aah, fabulous, oh yes. Well here's one I want to share with you. Alabama Machanin is full of glorious stuff and I don't want to hold you up by bleating on about it - just go and visit - ENJOY!