Re-purpose, Re-use and Re-cycle was definitely the green theme of the June 2011 market held at the World Trade Center in Dallas, Texas.
I attended the home and gift show to see the trends influencing the next year.
Natural materials re-cycled and re-used in organic designs were the themes of many showrooms.
Etched mirrors mimicking salvaged materials were strong last year and the techniques are even better this time! Stenciled designs are etched in and antiqued.
The designs give the feel of heritage and antiquity.
Salvaged canvas with stenciled graphics is even stronger this year. Seen in pillows, satchels and bedding, this once commercial look is now interpreted for home use.
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One of the things that makes recycled art so delightful is that it makes us see whatever the materials might be with a fresh perspective. The show looks like the source of much inspiration.
Re- ...Hope it will stay with us and grow while at the same time we support the new design ideas when worth it.
It does encourage us to use our imaginations and think outside of the box!
xoxo
Karena
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Architectural fragments are now my most sought after pieces. The new uses are without limit..with a creative mind.
Glad to see the gift show is spotlighting the benefits of re-inventing.
Love architectural fragments. It's always the story that draws me in and enchants.
Hi Theresa,
A company in Sweden sells numeral stencils in the same typepface as the ones used on the bag...which are a bit lovely. They are www.countrybymail.se I recommend using the translation facility if visiting.
I was given some sacking from the Grand Marnier factory near Paris, it might make some strong and fragrant stenciled bags.
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