Recycle This!

I'm an eco-conscious person, so whenever I need to package up an order (from my Etsy shop), the recycle bin is my first stop. There's a gaming shop down the street--they usually have a slew of small boxes. And every Monday, Trader Joe's is the box mecca. I usually hit them up around 10 or so, when they're re-stocking. That way I get the odd-sized ones...like the case boxes for Clif Bars--those are perfect!

I've already stockpiled a massive collection of recycled packaging materials too. Craigslist has been the best for that. Last week I totally scored! This couple had just moved to Seattle and had A TON of left over packaging. I swooped by and took it all. Probably won't need any of that until next year.

Let's recycle people!

Upcycled laundry box book, $18 - from Soma Venus.

 

Recycled turquoise flower tags, $4 - from A Hue of Duck Egg Blue.

Painter's tape core/yellow brocade bracelet, $12 - from Becklaces.

Reclaimed packing materials, $3.85 - from Home Salvage.

Dressed to the Nines

This afternoon, myself (Half Pint Salvage) and Blackbird Tees are taking part in Seattle's 3rd annual "Girls Gone Glam" event.  Admission is $15 and proceeds go to Dress For Success Seattle, an organization who's mission is "...to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life."

So if you're in the hood, come on down and support a great cause.  The event runs from 5-8pm and will be held at Seattle's Alexis Hotel (here's a map).  Hope to see you there!

Handsome fox woodland puppet, from Royal Buffet - $8:

Brown bat print, 8 x 10, from Berkley Illustration - $18:

Cuff links, from Mama's Little Babies - $17:

Vintage western shirt, from Big Brother Vintage - $12: