Tag Archives: repurposed

Woven Bead Planter

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Allison Patrick

As promised, I’m back with a fun new project!  However, it’s not actually the project I mentioned in my last post, though it is a fun, colorful, new Pinterest project that I made in the last two weeks, and it does … Continue reading →

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Book Pages Pencil Cups

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Allison Patrick

I am so excited about today’s project, because for the first time in a while, it’s not a light! Don’t get me wrong, I love my lights, and the first idea that always pops into my head with a new … Continue reading →

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Soda Can Tab Large Drum Shade

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Allison Patrick

Sunday greetings everyone, things have been a bit crazy around NYC recently, due to the freak snowstorm yesterday!  We may have crazy weather, but we’ve never had snow in October, and enough that it actually started sticking to things!  I’ll … Continue reading →

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Faceted Pendant Lights – The Large Sphere

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Allison Patrick

Inspiration really can come from anywhere.  Sometimes I will see an odd product at a hardware store and just know, that could be a light.  Sometimes I see a fully formed light idea and just know I have to try … Continue reading →

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A New Job, A New Light and a Newly 1 Year Old Puppy!

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Allison Patrick

Sunday greetings everyone, it’s a gray and rainy day here in NYC which is perfect for crafting and updating my blog! I know I’ve been MIA this past week, but life has gotten crazy busy all of a sudden!!  (When … Continue reading →

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Project 27 Week 29 – White Straw Chandelier

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Allison Patrick

So this latest project is a bit of a revisit of sorts from past projects, because I used the same white drinking straws as Project 5, and the same Ikea shade as Project 23.  Together they make a pretty sweet … Continue reading →

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Project 24 Week 27 – Altoids Tins Desk Accessories

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Allison Patrick

Happy Sunday morning everyone! Last summer I spotted some fun projects on Design*Sponge, made from recycled Altoids Tins.  I don’t exactly eat huge numbers of Altoids on a regular basis, so instead I rushed right out to purchase a few … Continue reading →

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Project 19 Update – New Lights!

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Allison Patrick

So I know I’ve been a bit MIA this week.  I could pretend I’ve been super busy working on my cabinet, but honestly I’ve spent a lot of time sitting in my favorite chair, staring at my cabinet, feeling daunted. … Continue reading →

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Project 1 Update – A New Light

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Allison Patrick

Today is a very rainy day here in NYC, so I figured a fun new light post was in order to bring in a little sun! I was perusing Pinterest the other day when I spotted a light that someone … Continue reading →

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Project 18 Week 21 – Folded Book Business Card Holder

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Allison Patrick

The weather over the last few days has been just gorgeous, so I’ve been spending a lot of time in the park with my puppy Basel and his best friend Buster.  So this project is a nice and simple one … Continue reading →

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