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Dr. Seuss Purse

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Retrograndma’s shop at Etsy features handcrafted novelty book cover purses lined with colorful cotton fabrics and embellished with bubbly beads. Her book purses are often made from gently used Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew titles, but my favorite of the bunch are fashioned with primary colors, such as this eye-catching Dr. Seuss purse.

The artist writes in her profile: “I love to recycle books and records into purses, clocks, earring holders and hollowed book safes. I’m a perfectionist and take pride in my work!”

[tags]recycled book, book purse, Dr. Seuss, Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew[/tags]

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Let’s talk about a quiet little hero in the kitchen: the humble trivet. But not just any trivet — this set of 4 recycled plastic square trivets is a modern, minimalist dream made from 100% recycled household plastic. Yep, the same plastic that might’ve ended up in landfill is now protecting your benchtops in style. That’s a win.

I have to admit, I get a little thrill when practical things are also eco-friendly and just plain good-looking. These remind me of the ones I picked up at a zero-waste store in Melbourne — sleek, colorful, and almost too pretty to put a hot pot on. Almost.

Each one is handcrafted in small batches, with flecks of color that tell the story of what it used to be — lids, containers, maybe even your old shampoo bottle. It’s like modern terrazzo meets sustainable design. Perfect for gifting to a housewarming host or just treating your own kitchen to something that feels good and does good

Why we’re obsessed:

  • Made entirely from recycled household plastics

  • Each piece is uniquely speckled and full of character

  • A perfect match for eco-conscious kitchens, minimalist decor, and zero-waste living

Small item, big impact. And every time you set down your coffee pot or casserole dish, you’ll get that sweet little “I did something good today” feeling.