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paint-sample-group-sm1.jpgI’m glad I’m not the only one who sneaks a few paint chip samples just to have pretty colors on hand. Maia from Lollipoop Designs (no, that’s not a typo) creates these too-cute Paint Sample Notebooks in an array of colors.

The 3 x 5 notebooks ($6 each) are: “Paint samples reincarnated as a journal cover, reinforced with cardboard for perfect sturdiness. Fill paper is approximately 100 blank white pages (100% recycled). Cute, fun and made from reused material! A spiral bound bundle of rainbow goodness.” You can either e-mail Lollipoop for the current color selection, or you can let Maia surprise you.

Also be sure to check out the adorable Altoids tins-turned-mini-sewing-kits ($5 each), which also feature the pretty paint samples.

www.lollipoopdesigns.com

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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.