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Drew Pritchard

My latest addiction is Salvage. This past month TV is suddenly awash with Salvage programmes - from Seeking Salvage, American Pickers to my current favourite Salvage Hunters. Salvage Hunters documents Drew Pritchard - a UK based company selling fabulously British Salvage. I cannot tell you how excited I was to discover Drew's website packed full of gorgeousness with take your breath away, one of a kind pieces. It's great watching the guys in action on TV, however by the time the programme is aired the stock is already sold! I'll need a lottery win to get my hands on some of these lovely pieces, which are incidently still available to purchase! One to bookmark for sure.

Images: Stunning pine pigeon hole with 24 holes and 12 drawers priced £1,850, Folk art glazed cabinet £780, Miss matched pair of Limestone Finials £180, Pair of stone Greyhounds £1,650, Anglo Japanese entranceway salvaged from the Tate & Lyle family holiday home £1,750 all from Drew Pritchard online.

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Heather Lins Science Project

I adore Heather Lins felt cushions. Titled Science Project, these cushions are made from eco-friendly 100% wool felt and finished with recycled plastic bottles faux suede applique. Choose from Botany, Geology or Anatomy available online from Heather's Big Cartel Shop at $220 each.

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Literary Jewels by Jeremy May

Jeremy May of Little Fly produces jewellery created entirely from recycled paper. Using a unique process of lamination each piece is carefully removed from the book, given a slick gloss finish, and the remaining paper is reused as a box where the finished jewellery is reinserted to the excavated space. Special commissions can even be created from your favourite book. As a carrier of text, illustration, history and emotion, I think that we can expect to see Jeremy's work become heirlooms of the future. 

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Sea Lemon's Helvetica Book No. 13

A recycled 2009 calendar is the inspiration behind Sea Lemon's designer notebooks. These original one off handmade hardback notebooks can even be supplied with a specific date or month - subject to availability of course! A vast choice of dates, and inner paper colourways are available from Sea Lemon's etsy shop.

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Rubber Band Carpet

You may remember the typographic ABChairs last week by Roeland Otten. A very creative chap, he is also the creator of this clever rubber band carpet. His web site is designed to look like a screen shot of his computer with files showing his work, very creative you should check it out!

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Recreate

Interior designer, Katie Thompson of Recreate repurposes discarded objects and turns them into beautiful eclectic pieces of furniture. 

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Cram Jam Chest

If like me, you love your jeans you'll be inspired to see these cute recycled denim Dogs by Cram Jam Chest.

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American Graffitti

Circa 1920-1930, this American Graffitti tabletop features original carved lettering. Packed full of character it is mounted to be hung on a wall, it comes complete with the obligatory vintage chewing gum still attached on the reverse! Available from Steven S. Powers Burlsnuff.

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Paper Knitting

Since 2005 artist  Ivano Vitali has been creating artworks and sculpture from newspapers. Newspaper pages are processed into yarns without the use of dyes or glue to create this beautiful eco thread. 

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Footsie coffee table

Made from remodelled mannequin legs, the 'Footsie' coffee table by Designers-Anonymous can be accessorised by dressing the table legs and feet accordingly. For those with a foot fetish coveting this table, It will set you back £1,800.00. 

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