Drink up!

This stunning Brazilian garden is further evidence that you can make beautiful modern design out of almost anything (even plastic soda bottles), provided you are willing to use enough of them.

Images from This is Colossal. Via NOTCOT.

Tag! You're it!

 

Every so often you see one of those dresses made from something crazy (vegetables, pop tabs, AmEx gold cards), and they look good on the mannequin or in the fashion show, but they are more costume than real life. Then you see something like this, where an Aussie fashion designer turned an inside joke with her boyfriend into a wedding dress. 

In case you can't tell from the pix, the dress is made of bread tags. Not sure what those are? When you buy a loaf of bread from the grocery story, it's often secured with a little plastic tab that has the best-by date printed on it. Stephanie Watson and her boyfriend saved these each week. As their collection grew, they joked that when there were enough to cover a wedding dress, they would get married. Friends and family helped out, and 10,000 tags later, they couple was married, and the bride wore this. 

I think she looks radiant, and talented, and I love the sense of humor here. Best wishes! 

Via Ecouterre. Images from Constructing Nadine.

Bird vs. Evil

There's a brilliance to this, and I would LOVE to know how they did this. In case you don't want to click through, here's the quick notes version: The took the basic handled water bottle and *somehow* re-molded it into a birdhouse. Somehow they managed to hold onto the opening. The resulting product is adorable. 

So, how do you feel about this if you think bottled water is one of the great evils, but you like birds? Who doesn't like birds? 

Images from Colectivo Darainha

These aren't Lincoln's Logs

Michael McGillis works magic with natural materials and extremely well-chosen paint colors (or, in the case of the stonework, plastic bags).

 If you live in Minnesota or France, you might be able to visit one of these in person. The rest of us will admire from afar.

Images from Michael McGillis. Via NOTCOT.

Silver Cocoon

Currently running (until Friday morning) on flash sale site Fab, gorgeous wool, wood, and acrylic jewelry by Silver Cocoon. These are mostly laser-cut pieces. Unlike much laser-cut jewelry, which can seem flat, the organic and modern styling makes these pieces feel fresh. 

If you miss the Fab sale or just want a larger selection, head over to Silver Cocoon's online shop.


 
Images from xx. Via Fab.