Currently being showcased at TOUCH Concept Store are a beautiful collection of handmade lamps by Meghan Finkel. Meghan Finkel started making her nature-inspired and sustainable lamps in 2004. A local New York design, her organic forms are readily appropriated into our contemporary homes. All of the lamps are made from reclaimed, recycled, fallen branches which she collects herself after a big storm along Read the full story

I just discovered The Bootstrap Project, a sustainable platform to promote and retain centuries-old crafts and customs. The site features work of local artisans from third world countries. It has always been one of my deepest passions to travel the world and get to the source – the artisan behind native folklore. No matter what happens with technology and the new world there will always be a place for objects made with love.

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You’ve all probably seen, at least once on the web, the famous Eames lounge chair customized as a boombox – Dj dream (see below). Well the designer Mikal Jessie Hameed and NY based designer artist Rebecca Paul created these beautiful, ReBaroque Speakers.

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Shiro’s SQ media player takes a sustainable approach to playing your mp3s and videos.  On the rear panel of the SQ, a solar cell generates electricity from direct sunlight– enough to fully charge the unit in four hours.  Beyond the stardard mp3/wav/wma playback, the Shiro SQ also includes an FM tuner and a small mic for voice recording.  While we have only seen poor renderings at this point (note that the above is a collage of the rear of the SQ and the front of the VT), but pictures, pricing and release dates will likely hit the web soon.  – via Gear Crave