Guess what these FUN bags are made of?

I love these bags from Sea Bags!  They are so cute and guess what they are made from? Recycled Sails!  Isn't that COOL!  I love the bold graphics and of course the fact that they were once actual sails.  Every bag is unique and hand designed in Maine.  These bags look very well constructed and great for the beach, shopping, and travel plus you can never have to many canvas bags!

What makes Sea Bags eco-friendly:

• made from recycled sails
• handmade in the USA

Friday FUN Find { shoes with infinite possibilities }

I know we are entering Fall and sandals are out, but I had to share these awesome sandals from mohop!!  I love the idea and the FUN bohemian flair.  The possibilities are endless.  You first purchase the wedge base  (low, mid, or high), which comes with 7 different straps.  Now the FUN starts because you can purchase additional straps, ribbons, sarees, rings, gems...  See what I mean :)  I LOVE the idea of the recycled Indian sarees - they are so beautiful and romantic....  Ahhh too bad Summer is ending here in Minnesota.....

What makes mohop sandals eco-friendly:

• wedge is made by hand with wood from sustainable managed plantations
• wedge is dyed with water-based dyes
• sole is made with recycled material
• recycled Indian sarees
• partner with Jhoole, a non-profit social enterprise in India
• tons of choices so you will never get bored!

Have a great weekend everyone!!!

Friday FUN Find { typewriter jewelry }

My kids never believe me when I tell them about the OLD manual typewriter that I learned to type on in high school.  On a manual typewriter you really have to push those keys and remember the correction tape and the ding at the end of the line - it was FUN.  I love vintage and these bracelets by Paisley Monday are so FUN!  Each one is unique - I love that this obsolete tool is re-created into something beautiful to wear!

Have a FUN weekend everyone!!!

LOVELY Reclaimed Chandeliers

I love these chandeliers I found at Napa Style!  They are not only interesting and a great use of reclaimed materials, but very beautiful.  My favorite is the burlap drum pendent!

{ wine glasses }


{ burlap bag }


{ chicken feeder }


{ wine bottles }

Friday FUN Find - Bathtub Sofas?!

These sofas are so FUN!!  Jill Morrison of Ruff House Art takes vintage bathtubs and turns them into sofas.  Okay, these would look ridiculous in my house, but I REALLY love the idea and the whimsical colors and fabrics!  Have a great weekend everyone!!!

Friday FUN Find { Now stop BUGGING me!!! }

Okay I'm not being rude - these cool bug sculptures are created by artist Lawrie Simonson. They are super fun and actually sort of beautiful (for bugs), but I'm not sure I would want them in my house! What makes these sculptures by Lawrie Simonson eco-friendly?

• Made from found objects from automotive scrap yards, markets, and kitchens.

The beauty of driftwood...

Oh the natural beauty of these artistic creations from Michael Fleming Designs Adrift... I love the organic shapes and the fact that every object is unique. I have always had a fascination with driftwood... So beautiful.... What makes Michael Fleming Designs Adrift eco-friendly?

• made with found driftwood from the coast of Maine


• handmade

Friday FUN Find { Pop your top! }

These bags by Escama Studio are a little over the top or should I say "pop top". They are FUN and they definitely make a statement!

What makes Escama Studio accessories eco-friendly?

• made of recycled aluminum pop tops
• handmade

{ handcrafted, reclaimed, beautiful } jewelry by Bario-Neal

I really love the handcrafted, quality of Bario-Neal jewelry! It is sooo beautiful....

What makes Bario-Neal jewelry eco-friendly?

• 100% reclaimed precious metals
• ethically-sourced & reclaimed stones
• low-impact, environmentally conscious practices
• handcrafted in the USA - Philadelpia!

Eco-Friendly Sculpture {Unexpected, Emotional, Stunning}

I ran across this amazing sculpture by artist Gretchen Ten Eyck Hunt's, which was created with 14-gauge electric fence wire. The wire medium was obtained in an unusual way, her blind mare accidentally stuck her head under the wire fence, pulling out 300 linear feet of wire. The horse was not seriously injured, but Gretchen was left with the tangled wire and the emotion from the accident. She did a beautiful job transforming her emotions and the tangled wire into a stunning piece of art!

Eco-Friendly, RUSTIC Ornaments

These cute ornaments by Merritt Hyde would look great on your country Christmas tree or clustered on a wall for that vintage feel. They have great detail and rustic style... They would make wonderful gifts!

What makes these precious ornaments eco-friendly? They are:

• made from recycled rusted barn roofing and old flooring nails
• made by hand in the USA

Eco-Friendly Wood Substitute

A substitute for wood!! Kirei Board is made from reclaimed sorghum straw which is the portion of the straw that is not edible. This waste is usually burned or added to landfills. The boards are created with zero VOCs which means it is non-toxic and formaldehyde-free.

These beautiful eco-friendly boards can be used for almost anything! Millwork, wall covering, cabinetry, furniture... What an interesting wonderful green product!

This product is made by a company called Kirei - Check out their website for some sample applications.