"Almost everything is reusable"

Maria Westerberg makes great design of what most of us throw away. Most recently
a collection of textile waste to the Indian. Here she shares with others their
secrets on the best way to recycle.

I absolutely love that throw pillow she's holding (no pun intended). It looks like re-used saris of rich fabrics.



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Pillow Talk

These pillows satisfy my insatiable appetite for all things turquoise. Wanted to introduce the color in a black, red, white and brown room. I think I got it. Yeah?

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Floor covering

Could I possible make this? At $688 I could learn.

Vintage Belt Floor Mat
One of the coolest floor covering/mats i have ever seen. Its made of old leather belts and has a textures and colors that astound me. You can find them at Branch Home, along with a whole lot of other cool designed sustainable items and housewares.

Designer: Inghua Ting
Made from: Vintage leather belts
Price: $688.00
Buy it at: Branch Home

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Sustainable denim style

 

This skirt is a tad bit too short and close fitting for my comfort. It is one of the many denim articles of clothing that no longer fit. What to do? Consign or Insulate? 

I do live in New England where keeping warm is a favorite pass time...even in June. Here's a snipet on how denim insulation works......

"UltraTouch cotton fiber insulation is made from recycled denim and cotton fibers, materials that act as insulators because of the looser structure, or "breathability,"of the fabric compared to tighter weaves. Denim dates back to 17th century France, when a type of wool-and-silk-based fabric called "serge de Nimes" was popular. Also popular was a cotton-linen-and-wool blend known as "jean." By the 19th century, denim had become the fabric of choice for sturdy work clothes, particularly in the West. Levi Strauss began manufacturing his version of "jeans" in 1873." Read more here.

be good. do better. look your best.

Tammyanka

Unsustainable needs

I had a little get together in my yard this past weekend. I knew my backyard needed a bit of "fixing" but seeing it on film made me recognize that attention is needed immediately! I like refurbishing old furniture, and I have done what I can with the hand me downs the older property owner left. But I need help!!

While I know Boston only gets 2-3 months of outdoor type weather, I am putting my wish list out there and will scavenger the thrift stores, online etc until the space is fabulous.

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I am thinking a coral theme, wrought iron, candles, hammock.......Am I asking for too much?

be good. do better. look your best.
tammyanka