the {upcycled & recycled} vases that fold & wreaths that last!

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Ever heard of eco-artware.com? Me neither. Not until I stumbled upon their unique online shop the other day then realized I’d been following them on twitter for some time  LOL! 

eco-artware carries gifts that have been recycled, reused or made with natural materials. A perfect feature for the {upcycled and recycled} series this week. I say, get an early start this year and take advantage of stay at home shopping.

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the {upcycled & recycled} New Green Mama

Awhile back when I was ventured out in this bloggy blog world I came across a blogspot called New Green Mama!

Jen from New Green Mama is the upcycling queen! She’s recently been featured in Stuffed and Green Craft Magazine. She upcycles wool sweaters and makes unique felted coffee cup cozies & owls. Even more recently, she’s made cozies for Klean Kanteens too!  Jen can re purpose just about anything and as I’m visiting her site to link up- whatta ya know? A tutorial for a cereal box shipping envelope! Genius.

You can find her shop on Etsy.com Second Chance Studio

Jen’s handmade work rocks!  Support handmade this Christmas!

Did I just say Christmas? Forgive me, it’s an eco challenge – worth looking into.

Halloween is just around the corner. Have you been thinking on ideas or way to re use items around your house to dress up?

Check out this article at E Magazine,

The Top 10 Plastic Bag Costumes: Put That Excess Plastic to use this Halloween.

Have a lovely weekend!

the {upcycled & recycled} jean junkie + Fair Indigo

Photo credit: bluryee (via Flickr)

I’m a jean junkie! Plain and simple. I love jeans. I’ve worn the heck of most of the jeans I own. A few of the jeans I own are from thrift stores and happen to be some my favorites. I don’t mind if they’re holey, faded or patched! Jeans are my comfort wear!

My mom once told me jeans can be worn more than once. So, I wear a pair of jeans up to a week  sometimes. I think the more worn in they are the better! They become you’re best friends. Besides,  I like know I’m saving a little water and soap while I’m re wearing! Anytime is a good time to wear a pair of jeans and one day that I’ll get the opportunity to buy a pair of organic jeans! 

Did you know that you know that jeans- aka denim, is being used in sustainable building?

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the {upcycled & recycled}Why I Love Preserve

About a month ago, our Costco collection of toothbrushes came to an end! While on a quick run into Trader Joe’s I saw these Preserve toothbrushes and decided to purchase them. I’d read a lot about them previously and figured it was the best eco option. We’ve been using them for a couple weeks now and like them.

I love all the features about Preserve products! I honestly can’t believe I haven’t invested in their products sooner. I’m thrilled to share the wonderful information with you.

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