Conveniently Green: Local Artist Turns Trash To TreasurePOSTED: 3:25 pm EDT October 23,
2008 PITTSBURGH -- Shoppers at a Lawrenceville store might be surprised to see things like old plates and lamps turned from trash into treasure.Everything in Fresh Heirlooms is unique -- and recycled or reused.The store is a potpourri of products. For example, what used to be an old Subway Sandwich shop sign has now been made into a desk."This was a wine bottle that was cut in half, and then the top was flipped over and heat-sealed on the bottom, to create a really neat drinking vessel," said Lindsay Woge, the store's ownerWoge's functional artwork includes bicycle chain bowls, pop can planes and flowers made from old phone books."If you look closely, you can see the writing on the petals. Definitely a great use from something we otherwise throw away," Woge said.Along with being the owner of the store, Woge is also an artist who creates many of the items she sells in her earth-friendly store."I love the twisting and turning. I love looking at something and thinking 'What can I do with this?'" Woge said.Woge has created a bottle cap sunburst mirror, bowls woven from telephone wires and outdoor rugs that won't rod."They are designed to go outside and you can dump a bucket of soapy water and they can be hosed off. They are made from recycled plastic," said Woge.Every week there's something new in the store that once was old."Sometimes I'll get here in the morning and their will be bags on my doorstep, and you never know what is in them. It can be exciting. It can be scary," Woge said.Woge also offers free classes for kids and adults. On Friday night she'll offer a class on paper pumpkin making. To find out more about the classes and the store visit www.freshheirlooms.com Related Links:
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