Blu Dot Apple Bird Feeder

Blue Dot’s Apple Bird Feeder is a delightful way to give your aviary friends an extra special treat.  Buy several as edible ornaments to hang tree side as the winter season slowly turns to spring.

This DIY Kit Upcycles Soda Bottles into a Contemporary Bird Feeder

The next time you empty a 2-liter plastic bottle – consider using this DIY kit to upcycle it into a really cool contemporary bird feeder. Each feeder can be hung vertically or hung on the pool and is made in the USA.

The Bicicleta Rug is Made from Over 100 Recycled Bicycle Inner Tubes

The Bicileta Rug designed by Nani Marquina and Ariada Miquel for namimarquina is made using 130-140 bicycle inner tubes. Each rug is hand loomed from the 100% recycled rubber making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Given the upcycled nature of this rug, bicycle enthusiasts will have a great conversation piece whether in the middle of the living room or out on the back deck.

Reclaimed Wine Barrel Serves Wine for Two

This unique wine glass holder is up-cycled from either a french or american oak wine barrel stave. Impress your next date and showcase your favorite bottle of wine this unique piece. It also makes it easier to transport all the makings for a romantic night out on the deck.

Michael McDowell: Large Air Pod

Michael McDowell’s large hanging air pod brings the outdoors in with very little maintenance, best of all they do not take-up any floor space. The nature of these hire fired ceramics means that these pot hangers can also weather the outdoors if your deck space needs a little sprucing up. Did we mention that these plants are low maintenance, making them excellent decorative features in the office.

Drip Drop Bird Houses

Hanging these colorful Drip Drop Bird Houses may ensure you track more feathered friends once Spring is back in season. Made primarily from aluminum and ceramic stoneware, the birdhouses is meant to withstand temperatures year round even though your guests may not be.

Hot-Pot BBQ Grill

We love mutli-functional products designed for an urban dweller. Small enough to sit outdoors on balcony or porch, and beautiful enough to bring indoors this BBQ will not only have you grilling more but also growing your accouterments. Dan Black and Martin Blum of London-based Black+Blum is the duo behind this great idea. The top of this grill has a deep enough reservoir to grow all the herbs you want to accompany your bbq feast. When not in use the mini garden conceals the BBQ underneath making this grill a great accessory even when not in use.

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Botanist: No Ornamentation Bench

The Botanist No Ornamentation Bench designed by Cluade Zellweger spells out a commentary of the overuse of ornamentation in modern design. Sometimes the art of simplicity needs an explanation. Whether you use it as a Bench or a Table, Indoors or Out, you’ll guests may either smile or raise in eyebrow – depending on where their aesthetic sense aligns. Either way, its a great conversation starter, and one that happens to give back. Proceeds from the purchase of a No Ornamentation Bench goes to Architecture for Humanity.

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Soji Neon Solar Pods

Light-up your next party with these Soji Neon Solar Pods. All you need is four full hours of daylight to make sure they glow late into the evening. The lanterns are equipped with two high powered LED lights, a solar panel, and a rechargeable battery. Each lantern stands 15″ high and is 7″ in diameter.

Outdoor Sustainable Scouring Pads

Who says your outdoor cleaning supplies can’t be tres chic and sustainable? Made entirely from walnut shells, natural magnesia, and natural alumnia, these heavy-duty environmentally friendly scouring pads will handle some of your toughest outdoor cleaning projects without the need to use detergents. That’s right, all you need is water and some good-ole people power to tackle that next big project, whether it’s your bbq, the wooden deck, or your outdoor flower pots.