accessories

You just never know what you will find when browsing the web. Often times, you'll find the most unique creations that you wouldn't normally be attracted to. Rarely will you find me wearing jewelry, but after coming across the Broken Plate Pendant Co today (thanks to Tricia's favorites on flickr), that is likely to change.

On the verge of having her first baby, Juliet finds the dishes for her collection at thrift and antique shops. Using a hammer and tile clips, she breaks apart the ceramics selectively to create not only necklaces, but also brooches, earrings, cuff links, and rings.

Available at a select number of locations on the East Coast, its easiest to buy Juliet's creations from her Etsy store (already added to my favorite sellers list, of course). According to her latest upload on flickr, a new collection rings should be posted in the Broken Plate store soon (yay). Until then, check out The Broken Plate blog, which has some great online shopping finds.

I've also posted a few of my favorite current Etsy offerings from BPPC; which ones do you adore?

[From Victoria-E.com]

Finding a use for all that tacky costume jewelry your grandmother had seems impossible ... or is it? All it takes is a little creative ingenuity to turn an old accessory into an eye-grabbing piece for the center of your wardrobe. Michelle Kendrick, founder of the Strong Girl Inc non-profit, recently started a new side project, called Recycled Rings. Reusing old pieces of jewelry, she hand-sews and embroiders unique "gems" from thread, beads, and wire.

Would anyone really wear something like that? Apparently so, since her first collection sold out in a matter of days. Not only a testament to the beauty of recycling vintage materials, Recycled Rings is also proof that taking a risk and following your curiosities is more than worth the personal investment of time and money. Read on to find out more about the approach behind Recycled Rings, its environmental message, and what the future holds for the brand.

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The common idea is that anything sustainable or eco-conscious has to be sparse or spiritless. A whole host of companies have been started in just the past decade, bent on changing this outdated concept.

Nestled in the bohemianly urban city of Providence, Rhode Island, Balanced Design began as a simple idea while founder Melissa Cox walked the streets of Paris. Working as a logo designer gave her the power to find beauty in simple and abstract shapes.

Embracing the beauty of design; color, shape, and form; Balanced Design's home accessories (currently a striking collection of pillows made from hemp, linen, wool felt, and organic cotton flannel) prove that being green is an essential part of modern style.