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DIY Bead Board Chalkboard for List-Making

DIY Bead Board Chalkboard for List-Making

By Becky Striepe on January 13, 2012

I spotted this very cool, handmade bead board chalkboard at a local coffee roaster. They use theirs to keep track of vendors, but you could use it for any list-making that you want! The ridges in the bead board are perfect for keeping your writing in line. (In line! Get it?)

Category: Craft Recycled, DIY | Tags: bead board, chalkboard paint, crafty reuse, creative reuse, DIY chalkboard, reclaimed wood

Spotted: Mason Jar Planters

Spotted: Mason Jar Planters

By Becky Striepe on September 23, 2011

How precious are these mason jar planters from Not Just a Housewife?

Category: DIY | Tags: craft project, crafty reuse, creative reuse, mason jars, reclaimed wood, reuse

Fresh, Eco-Friendly Furniture by Anderson Modern

Fresh, Eco-Friendly Furniture by Anderson Modern

By Becky Striepe on April 26, 2010

When Jacob and Kristen Anderson had their son, they “began to transform [their] home into a kid proof toxic free zone,” hunting down chemical-free alternatives to conventional products like housewares and furniture.

When he wasn’t thrilled with the available options, he started designing his own!

Category: Furniture, Home+Decor, Living | Tags: Atlanta, Design, Furniture, reclaimed wood, wood

Environment Furniture Balances Innovation and Sustainability with Exotic Materials

Environment Furniture Balances Innovation and Sustainability with Exotic Materials

By Derek Markham on February 5, 2009

Buying exotic wood furniture can be a boondoggle. Many of the world’s exotic trees have been over-harvested due to the high demand over the years, and the programs that bring the consumer’s awareness to the plight of tropical hardwoods are still gaining traction from the mainstream. Environment Furniture is one company striving to balance innovation [...]

Category: Furniture | Tags: Furniture, reclaimed wood, sustainable hardwoods, tropical hardwoods

Reclaimed Wood Vase

Reclaimed Wood Vase

By Samantha Tackeff on October 13, 2008

When decorating my own home, I look out specifically for creative and unique pieces that incorporate sustainable design (and won’t cost me a fortune). This tree stump vase is hand-carved from reclaimed wood. The simple, elegant design brings nature back into the home in this functional vessel. It can be found at Takashimaya, the upscale [...]

Category: Home+Decor | Tags: reclaimed wood, takashimaya, vase

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