Seven Smooches

Start them off young with these orGLAMic bloomers by Seven Smooches. These individually hand-crafted bloomers are all unique, one-of-kind pieces made of reclaimed oxford shirts, flour and feed sacks to preciously cover up your small one’s diapers.  But just because they are precious doesn’t mean that they aren’t practical as well – these bloomers can [...]

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G-I-N Designs

While any true orGLAMic follower knows that we have an aversion to too much color, all rules went out the window upon discovering the Chictorian Chair by G-I-N Designs.  Brooklyn-based Orlando Dominguez carefully handcrafts this delightful explosion of eco-friendly color to create unique, one-of-a-kind pieces.  He begins by locally sourcing chairs from antique dealers, estate sales and [...]

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Sid Vintage

I was surprised to find that I hadn’t posted about uber-orGLAMic jewelry line Sid Vintage yet, as it has been on my radar for quite some time now! But, with my birthday around the corner, I figured it was time to drop some not-so-subtle hints.  Venice, CA-based jewelry designer Nanci Bennett carefully scours flea markets [...]

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Elva Fields

Add a little pizzaz to your holiday attire with orGLAMic baubles from handmade jewelry line Elva Fields.  Since 2003, designer Emily Wheat Maynard has scoured local and far-flung markets, auctions, and shops for unusual vintage and antique pieces.  The treasured finds are then reconfigured and incorporated in unexpected, timeless designs that are sure to make [...]

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Burning Torch

Sometimes, companies offer such great products that they get an orGLAMic shout-out more than once!  Burning Torch is one of those companies.  Last year, I couldn’t resist their recycled cashmere striped sweaters for men, and today the chill in the Southern California air is making me think about how great a Recycled Cashmere Hoodie would feel. [...]

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Dirty Librarian Chains

Once in a while I find an orGLAMic product that I absolutely have to write about right away!  The repurposed vintage baubles by Dirty Librarian Chains are one of those love-at-first-sight items.  Uber-talented designer Susan Domelsmith deconstructs and reconfigures vintage chains, through draping, knotting and tangling, into new designs that can be worn with everything [...]

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Kirsten Muenster Jewelry

If your father is more of a suit and tie kind of guy, why not help spruce up his wardrobe with an orGLAMic piece by Kirsten Muenter?  The San Francisco-based jeweler creates a wide variety of jewelry made from a wide range of eco-conscious materials.  Using mostly repurposed and found objects (from bowling balls to [...]

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Srey Mean Chey

Perfect for a trip to the beach or farmer’s market these eco-totes made by Srey Mean Chey are orGLAMic and truly make a difference.  Available online through the Cambodian Children’s Fund, these orGLAMic totes are handmade of repurposed rice bags lined with contrasting cotton interior lining and sturdy canvas handles making hauling wares a stylish [...]

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Red Flag Design

Red Flag Desgin is a Vancouver-based company with tons of great gift ideas for dad.  While all of their products are made from locally sourced materials, the AUM line (Alternate Use Material) uses discarded materials from our uber-consumer and disposable society.  Their first AUM line is made from reclaimed sailcloth.  I like the shopper, pictured [...]

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Scrapile

Scrapile is the collaboration of two furniture designers that have developed a unique method of collecting and repurposing discarded scraps of wood from New York’s woodworking industry.  Because of the materials used, each item is unique in it’s coloring, which adds to the orGLAMic element.  I love the juxtaposition of the earthly materials and the [...]

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