pallet houses

Yep...that is indeed a home made out of used pallets. Did you know that there are about a gazillion (don't quote me on that) pallets used and discarded in North America every day?

Brilliant and simple thinking from i-beamdesign created a sustainable /recycled use for them. Why not build homes in disaster stricken areas? Or for refugees? These plans are available to the public for purchase as well. To check out more about this incredible design, check out their website and videos here:

www.i-beamdesign.com/projects/refugee/refugee.html

As you can imagine this can make a HUGE difference in many parts of the world.

AND, from a strictly creative perspective....you can go anywhere from this basic idea...weather proof homes, cottages, shelters...and yes, even furniture.

Here are a few more pics to prove that one man's trash is another man's treasure. And that sustainable building and living are indeed the best way to go on our planet!

Upcycle, recycle, reduce, reuse...go on, get creative!

Relove!

cork chair & summer break

check this out! Courtesy of the brilliant people at tododesign. Find them on facebook: (www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150902534876184&set=a.10150651666431184.375642.125486036183&type=3&theater)

and take a look at their new album called "recycled design". Such smart, clever design ideas all using recycling materials...if only we could all think this way!

I love the wine cork chair the best. Wonder if it's comfortable? Here's your challenge, if you choose to accept it...start saving your wine corks now and see how many it would take to build this awesome chair!

As far as just a little rouge goes, we are going to take a short break for the rest of the summer...sit back, enjoy the beautiful weather, hang out in our favorite outdoor spaces, the beach, the cottage, the lake. Perhaps even save up a few corks of our own...

See you late August/early September with all the fall 2012 trends!

xx rouge.

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