{ reclaim :: repurpose :: refresh... upcycled woolen delights }

Adorn your home or yourself with these fanciful finds--each one cleverly handcrafted using upcycled woolen blankets and sweaters.

indulge in a little public display of affection with dreaminggiggle's colorful 

Valentine's wreath--handmade with repurposed woolen sweaters 

coming up roses...reclaimed woolen sweater scraps are transformed into 

colorful brooches in full bloom --perfect for adding a fresh look to a coat or handbag

one of many darling clutches from little byrd. check out this irresistible shop for 

additional vintage and repurposed treasures, including coffee cozies, woolen caps, and fingerless mittens

{ reclaim :: repurpose :: refresh...hats with a past }

Super soft cashmere, angora, and boiled wool sweaters have been repurposed to create these gorgeous one-of-a-kind, fleurette cloche hats. Fanciful details such as hand sewn wool felt petals and vintage lucite buttons make them quite fetching, don't you think?

 Which one is your favorite?

Quick links:

the giantdwarf shop

P.S. don't miss Sue's new rosette headbands which can be custom ordered to match your favorite coat.

{ reclaim :: repurpose :: refresh...the house on the hill }

I immediately fell in love with the vintage industrial, modern country vibe of this Grainville, Ohio house featured in the latest issue of Country Living magazine. 

Discovered as a dilapidated, "eclectic Tudor", old-house enthusiasts, Keith and Monique Keegan saw the home's potential and set out to give the home a fresh start--restoring it top to bottom. To jump start the transformation, the couple hosted a demolition party, {brilliant!} putting their talented and handy friends to work {including none other than the oh-so-talented Amy Butler}.  

The result is a stunning, one-of-a-kind home. A mix of old and new and an expert blending of clean lines, natural materials, and metals creates a modern aesthetic that is welcoming and relaxed.  

Monique has personalized the rooms with the vintage cubbies, cabinets, and containers she loves to collect. One of my favorite pieces is her studio worktable from the Packard factory--outfitted with a grocery-store paper and string dispenser. 

The style of the space is kept pared down and clutter free using repurposed storage pieces such as a typesetter's cabinet and tin bread molds (as seen on the lower shelf above).

Old metal egg and fishing baskets house simple, white towels. Don't you love the two vintage mirrors over the limestone counters and porcelain sinks?

The zinc storage pieces underneath the footboard in the master bedroom??? 

Vintage Popsicle molds {how cool is that?}

For more inspiration, check out these Quick links:

The House on the Hill article

A look at the home's "before"

{ reclaim | repurpose | refresh: etsy shop kinchimama }

Create your own summer of love with these flashback finds from etsy shop Kinchimama, designed using vibrant, vintage fabrics from the 70s. Mirjam, a fashion designer based in the Netherlands, just recently opened Kinchimama– her fashion collection for women–after customers of her wildly popular kids line of clothing and accessories, Kinchi, repeatedly requested items that they, too, could wear.

May I have one of each, please?

Stay tuned as Mirjam continues to expand and add to her fabulously funky women's shop. You can visit her *adorable* kid's shop here and stay up to date with new designs and offerings, via her flickr stream.

P.S. I have received some photos for this fun little activity--thanks so much. If you would like to join in, there is still time to participate.  You can either email your photos to me or send me a link. I will be posting the photos at the end of the week and would love to include you all.

Welcome back...hope your weekends were restful and rejuvenating.

{ reclaim | repurpose | refresh: vintage maps }

Current pendant necklace by foundling

Escape to your favorite places with these clever little treasures–crafted by hand using vintage, repurposed maps. 

Sources: from upper left corner:

–new home card by Bombus

–vintage atlas notebooks by Bombus {custom locations available}

–set of 6 greeting cards with handcrafted vintage map envelopes by Bombus

–sterling antique map pendant by anne holman {custom pendants available}

Hand stitched using embroidery threads and filled with hypo-allergenic fiber, these charming little birds by etsy seller, cottonbird designs, are crafted using vintage maps. Eyes are embroidered and feet are also created by hand using florist wire.