We always get a thrill from seeing artwork made from everyday objects, and even more so when those objects would probably be headed for the trash were they not creatively reused. These wonderful scu...
While we've been tempted to make frames from reclaimed wood ourselves, we haven't yet gotten around to it (but we have some old windows just begging to be re-purposed). Etsy Seller ParadiseHillDesig...
These beautiful mirrors are created by British artist Caryn Moberly from pieces of burred elm. The design mirrors that of a river, flowing and irregular. Every mirror is unique, filled with knots, b...
Ann Weber, this month's artist in residence at San Francisco's de Young Museum, makes gigantic, fantastical sculptures with nothing more than some salvaged cardboard, shellac, and a stapler....
This impressive mural (along with a few others) were made by artist Kathryn Anderson with nothing more than pushpins and yarn. We'll show you how you can create your own, step by step and with tips ...
Looking for another way to donate to Haiti? Haiti By Hand is an artisan group of Haitian women begun by Rebecca Sower &mdash just days before the recent earthquakes, Rebecca was in Haiti working wit...
Trash to treasure is a theme that's highly apparent in these recycled aluminum creations from the Jahara studio. We love the beaten-up look juxtaposed with bright, fresh colors. Keep reading for more...
We're big fans of typography prints. (We have this one hanging in our living room.) So it's natural that we'd love this print by UK designers Hayley & Lucas designed to promote Garden Organic, ...
San Francisco is already ahead of the game with its curbside compost pickup and 100% alternative fuel garbage truck fleet. Recology SF is the partner of the local garbage pickup and curbside recycli...
Whether you know someone who needs a little help getting on the green bandwagon, needs to turn their black thumb green or you're looking for a great stocking stuffer, there's a little bit on this li...
Check out this original take on the classic sunburst mirror. It's not quite as modern as a sunburst mirror usually feels, but it's not quite as beachy rustic as driftwood furniture typically looks. It...
Are you on DWR Limited's list serve? We just got their daily email and are loving the most recent item – the Silouette Tree designed by ferm LIVING founder, Trine Anderson. The tree is laser cut f...
Kir DeVries is one of our new favorite go-to green gift shops. It has a little bit of everything: gardening kits, jewelry, stainless steel bottles, reusable bags, lunch totes and cutlery, stationary...
There are some great online design resources for calendars, including ones where you can print your own calendars, planners and greeting cards. This Advent Calendar by mibostudio is only one of a fe...
Art is usually beautiful on its own, but when it also has environmental and social implications — like L.A. Marler's Oil is History series of photographs — it can also convey a point. Se...
We're not always fans of the vintage-sign-as-art look. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. But we really think these remixed signs by Italian artist Fabio Zanino fall into another category compl...
We all have at least one or two geekie or tech savvy friends in our life. Make their day with a cool gadget inspired gift made out of reclaimed circuit boards originally designed for computers, tele...
Last week we received an email about The Working Proof— an online print gallery and shop showcasing emerging artists. But here's the special part: its mission is to promote both art and social...
We've got furniture made out of wine barrels, all sorts of things made out of wine corks, shelving made from wine bottles, and now these beautiful light boxes made from wine crates....
Large-scale art can anchor a room, act as a great conversation-starter, and even make a small space seem bigger, but it's not always affordable. If you're looking for ways to make a big impact on a ...
These garden sculptures by artists Greg Corman and Tidi Ozeri are green for a number of reasons. First of all, they're made from recycled wood and steel. But what we really appreciate is how they hel...
We love these bright and clever upcycled plates – used to eat from or purely for display they’re an unique way to insert a pop of color into your home…...
Artist and environmentalist Richard Solomon (locally known in New Mexico as the Seed Shaman) has been turning seeds and plants in to works of art for years. His newest creation is the seed orb: glas...
We were delighted to find this playful and eco-friendly take on the ubiquitous deer head wall art. Made from recycled farm equipment parts by a former organic dairy farmer, these metal pieces would...
Good thing Mom doesn't check in on the things I write here too much, cause I think I just found her Christmas present. Seriously, she'll love this. And it'll look great hanging on the side of her hous...
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