Old Vinyl Records Transformed Into Chic Lamps After the Music Stops

Ever wonder what happens to all the old vinyl records that don’t make it into the thrift shops to be picked up by the audio-junkie/hipster minority who still spin them? Well, most of them just end up in the trash–no surprise there. But at least a few have found their way into the loving hands of Brooklyn-based Orlando Dominguez of GIN Art & Design , for a second life brightening up the world–with light, this time, instead of music. These recycled record lamps made their debut during this year’s New York Design Week at the ICFF . Read the rest of Old Vinyl Records Transformed Into Chic Lamps After the Music Stops Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: 45s lamps , adaptive reuse , brooklyn design , Brooklyn designers , eco design , green design , ICFF , new york design week , orlando dominguez , recycled 45s , recycled lighting , recycled records , sustainable design

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DIY: Transform Old Christmas Lights Into Adorable Mini Paper-Cube Lanterns

If you haven’t yet sorted out your dazzling decorations for the holiday season, revamp last year’s string lights with these pretty paper cube designs! This step by step tutorial from Wit and Whistle is simple, easy to follow, and perfect for DIY decorating. So instead of buying a whole new set of lights to pump up your seasonal decor, you can just recycle the ones you have by giving them an adorable, lantern-like touch with these quirky origami boxes. Read the rest of DIY: Transform Old Christmas Lights Into Adorable Mini Paper-Cube Lanterns Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: christamas decorations , DIY decorating , holiday decorations , origami lights , paper lights , recycled lighting , seasonal decorating , string light design , wit and whistle

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