G-Rated Swinging
We can always count on the creative individuals selling through Etsy to inspire us with the grass-roots feel and care that oozes from their products. This reclaimed wood tree swing ($150) from Philadelphia based PegandAwl for instance had us instantly reminiscing of summers as a kid, where the our only responsibility was to (try) and [...]
Rack Em' Up
The Thru-Block wooden coat rack system ($600-$1200) is a modular solution for making the most out of your walls. Created by Portland designer William Ullman, each piece is made from reclaimed American Black Walnut and is completely modular. The foundational block measures 1 3/4″ x 1 3/4″ x 18″L and feature five evenly spaced holes [...]
Loud Pipes
Our tech lust knows no bounds. The same goes for our desire to own custom and unique products that distinguish our possessions from the average catalog trawler. Unfortunately gadget manufacturers typically think in quantities of millions, not hundreds, which makes owning distinctive electronics a difficult feat. These Audio Speakers ($199) from Chicago based Etsy seller [...]
A Classic Vintage
Etsy is a veritable treasure trove when it comes to finding unique items. There’s definitely some crap on there, but the gems are worth the search. Recently, while searching around the site, we stumbled onto The Emperor Seat from Etsy seller StilNovo Design. A stool-style seat, it’s constructed from reclaimed oak sources from French wine [...]
Giving Longnecks a Second Chance
There are many ways to think about recycling. Etsy seller and glass blower Nick Paul prefers to think of the concept as a way to extend the life of one of man’s best friends – the classic beer bottle. After cleaning old beer bottles, Nick heats the used bottles in an annealing oven at 1100 [...]
Snug & Simple
Byrd & belle gadget (iPod) cases are near-sublime in their simplicity. Made from recycled wool from surplus military wool trousers, your iPod, (iPhone, iPod Touch on request) will find itself sheathed in green print cotton with a bit of padding, and secured by a leather snap strap made from… a recycled car seat. Unlike other [...]
