Who Knew Tablewear Life Could Be So Unexpected

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I really love seeing something so intricate wearing a simple color like this upcyled tea cup lamp. It really works. 

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Yet you KNOW there is potential in using color!! 

Have fun with this one. 

It is unique and capable of being a very personal project. Definitely on my list.

Finding A New Home For A Reclaimed Shutter

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Lancaster County, Pennsylvania country decor is saturated with nostalgia and is appreciated by more than just the locals. People literally come from far and to wide to experience Lancaster's craftsmanship. 

Pride in their work still remains strong in the heart of these folks.

Bonnie of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania sent me this photo of an old shutter she upcycled to her mudroom coat rack. 

Thank you for sharing Bonnie!

Comfortable With The Idea Of Reusing Disposable Chopsticks

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China consumes 25 million trees in the manufaturing of disposible chopsticks every year. So when Jason Dembski and Ryan Horsman were confronted with the challange of (re)using everyday Chinese items in new ways, they developed this very intriguing stool.

Jason Dembski

Tackling such an extremely overwhelmingly wasted product requires extreme measures. Literally thousands of disposable chopsticks, in addition to bamboo steamers, and simple cushioning material is used to create a completely functional and contemporary piece. Jason illustrates the stool's simple composition on his website. I love this stool's natural monotone character although if you were a color nut I suppose you could have some real fun with this project.

Jason received his BS.Arch from the Ohio State University in 2004 and M.Arch from the University of Michigan in 2009. He is currently working for Davidclovers in Hong Kong.