I love the idea of reclaiming items for use as decoration. There are so many interesting things in this world that get thrown away, and not only is it wasteful it also dismisses some creative uses. For example, this “reclaimed tool bowl” from Uncommon Goods is a fabulous use of old materials. Can’t you just see this bowl in a loft or somewhere? Of course, if you were to make this yourself you’d have to clean up those tool parts. But still. It’s a great material and really makes an artistic statement.

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