How’s this for innovative reuse?  Designer Michelle Ivankovic collects used glasses from thrift stores (a plentiful resource as I’m sure many of you may attest) and sandblasts them to a uniform finish, thus creating the Frosine line for Umbra….

Second hand glasses can be as unique as snowflakes, from expensive crystal wine glasses to cups celebrating Dale Earnhardt Sr’s 1995 Brickyard 400 championship… Ivankovic’s frosted finish will turn complete strangers into best of friends.  The glasses are sold in random sets of 4 for $50, HERE.

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About Joshua Foss


Josh is a leading green building, design, and lifestyle expert. He is the editor of Metro Hippie, principal of Thrive Design Studio and adjunct faculty at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. He is also a volunteer presenter for the Living Building Challenge and is a frequent speaker at national conferences, trade shows and summits.