Day 49

Ok....I just got off the phone with my wonderful sister and she made me realize that I have been slacking a bit on the blog! I have not slacked on my Epiphany and I have been doing projects but, this whole writing thing has been a bit of a struggle for me recently. I could go on and on but instead I will show you the projects that I have been working on!

So, this first one is an idea that my good friend Amber Rose gave me! She is great at finding cool and interesting projects! These are Terrariums made from reused glass, vases, plates and even the plants are from starts that I had hang'in around the house from some of my other plants!

FYI: Plants are great to have in your house for several reasons...they look beautiful when taken care of correctly, they give you something to do on cold winter days (Yes you have to water them!!) and most importantly they filter your indoor air. This is so important because in the average home the air inside is actually more polluted than the outdoor air:( Scary!! So, they say have a plant for each 100sq ft of your home to keep your breathing air clean and fresh! Also, don't over water because then mold will grow and your air wont be so nice with spores floating around the house. If you do get mold...don't use chemicals to get rid of it, that is just more toxins in the air!

This site has a good article on air filtering plants and info:
www.cleanairgardening.com

Lecture over, here are some pics of a couple of terrariums that I have put together!







In the course of making all of these reused & recycled things, I drive a lot to go to Thrift shops looking for very specific items. I always find what I need but at the cost of burning more gas than I would normally by just going to one store that carries pretty much everything! This is were I ask: Am I really making a difference with my epiphany or am I just swapping one good thing for a bad thing? I do know that I have been trying to get a couple of ideas together and looking for materials all at the same time, keeping my trips less often. There still has to be a better way though!

Thoughts ANYONE?

On to another project!
Remember those cool bags made out of old plastic shopping bags? Well, I made some more.
This one is actually a gift for someone who really wanted one. I made a bag and a little pillow that fits inside.





Well guess that is it for now! I will do my best to post more often! Happy recycling!

Day 31

This blog is dedicated to all of the wonderful, talented and adored people who attended my surprise birthday party!! Yes, I have officially turned 30 and I am amazed at all of the effort and thought that went into my Birthday Party!
So, everyone knows about my epiphany and my party was created with that in mind. All the decorations were reused, even a pinyata that (filled with things that I might run out of over the next 5 months) was reused! Anyway, since the theme of my party was reuse, recycle and reduce many of my friends brought gifts that were made out of reused or recycled materials. Some of the items are new but very eco friendly & hand made! I am so inspired by these tokens that I have to share them with the world - or at least the people who read this blog!
So, listed below are the pics and artist! ENJOY!! I know I am!!









The Candles were home made and the glass was containers were from a second hand store. The top picture is of home made lotion (made of natural stuff, haven't gotten the recipe yet) inside of a container from a second hand store! Love These!!!
The Adored artist is Heather Toliver!



This beautiful plate is made of recycled glass, I don't know who the artist is but the person with amazing taste(who bought it) is Jennifer Jabson! Yes, my gorgeous Sister!!! This piece is currently being displayed on my kitchen table!



The incredible vase was hand made by an amazing man & friend, Eric Burdick! I actually had no idea he was such a talented artist - WOW!!




This super hip bag was made by Lynn Forbes (Bean). This bag fits me to a tee! I love it and will always use it! Again....another amazing artist!




So, mother nature made these beauties! But, they are recycled. The roses came from my friend Paul (I am sorry Paul, I dont have your email or your last name!). We actually spent Thanksgiving with Paul and these were our T-Giving flowers. He recycled them and made them a Birthday gift!! What girl doesn't love flowers on her birthday. Pure Genius!








Ok, I have to admit...these are fucking RAD! Artist: The amazing Skye Richardson! Ya, records!!!!! Super fly bowl and plate made from records! So, now you know what to do with those old Rod Stewart records!




Last but not least, Nicole & Sudd Helzer. This bag and gloves were new but, they are made by a company called "World of Good". All of their products are made fair trade with a unique blend of traditional handcrafts and modern designs. They help support artisans build community and protect the environment.

I have to say again.....THANK YOU EVERYONE! My Party ROCKED! I love you all and you all inspire me to no end!!!! This was the greatest birthday ever!!!!!!!