1 Grill to go
From the Desk of Justina Blakeney
Issue #32
SUMMER RE-DISCOVERED
By Justina Blakeney
Published: June 1st, 2007 | 12:00am
1. GRILL TO GO!
The Pot-de-Feu (“pot of fire”) combines two of my favorite things: recycling and BBQ. This portable handmade grill is hand-cut by artist John T. Unger from scrap 20-pound propane tanks. Throw some tofu on the grill for me, won’t ya? (from $75, johntunger.com)
2. ECO-CHIC LUMBER SHADES
I’ve been saving up for six weeks to buy a pair of iWood ecodesign wooden sunglasses. The frames are fashioned from sustainable-growth woods, and the lenses are handcrafted in Italia. About six more weeks and I may be able to afford my pair for the summer! (from $300, iwoodecodesign.com)
3. BE A JEAN GENIE
Perplexed with what to do with stretch-denim and stonewash jeans that have been out of style for years? How ’bout the $200 “boot-cut” pair that almost fits? Hook ’em up. The genius book 99 Ways to Cut, Sew and Deck out Your Denim will show you how. Trust me. I co-wrote it. Learn how to transform your jeans into a gym bag, checkbook, blazer, kimono top, sundress, skinny jeans, a bustier vest, and many more projects. ($19.95, compai.com)
4. RE-TIRE-ING POVERTY
I like the idea of walking on old tires as opposed to dead cows. I also like the idea of a nonprofit company that exists to support the Korogocho, Kenya project in their efforts to improve their community’s standard of living. Actually, there really isn’t anything I don’t like about Ecosandals. And they’re cute too! ($29, ecosandals.com)
5. ENLIGHTENING LIGHTING
Luceplan is ruining the curve when it comes to good design. Their lamps are versatile and stylish, and many of the products employ solar energy and low-energy light bulbs. Score the Pod Lens by Ross Lovegrove this summer, and make your garden glow. (from $120, luceplan.com)
6. RETURN TO ROUGHING
Heather Menicucci had a good idea when she decided to write Let’s Get Primitive: The Urban Girl’s Guide to Camping (Ten Speed Press). I, for one, miss the mountains, rolling hills, flowers, and daffodils — and, of course being fireside when all the lights are low. Menicucci shares campfire recipes, ways to “embrace your inner mountain mamma,” a DIY Chinatown Bird Feeder (made of recycled to-go containers), and so much more. ($14.95, tenspeed.com)
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