buy handmade :: tea cup bracelets

found via Twitter by @craftycrafty

I'm not sure how sturdy these would be hanging on your arm, but look how cool these are! Made from real tea cups, these bangles are adapted by designer Abigail MaryRose Clark who also makes thimble necklaces and other jewelry using reclaimed objects.

Makes me want a nice hot cup of tea and a biscuit.

DIY :: refresh and rethink

Convert. Rethink. Refresh.

In the latest issue of InStyle Magazine, they invited designers, stylists, fashion bloggers and creative directors to transform a basic item in their closets into a whole new look in two steps (or less). You can check out the online article here, or pick up the September issue of InStyle.