I consider myself to be pretty eco-savvy: I have solar panels on my roof, I walk to work most days (subway the rest) and haven’t used a plastic bag for my lunch since I don’t know when. Yet at a birthday party last week I was mortified as a neighbor reached into the trash to pull out a bottle cap I had just discarded and put it in the recycling. Oops.

I decided to use my Fresh Shop assignment as penance and find a new seller focusing on upcycling.  

JENGA! I found a great one: Jalex Studios.

The shop is a great combination of everyday pieces for the home and conversation-piece art, all made from recycled materials. The styles are also a great mix of classic and modern. Check out some of the items below.

 
The Jenga lamp is made from recycled window brackets and wood flooring.

This amazing vase actually uses the inside of a hard drive as the base.


This conversation piece is made from reclaimed doors.

I consider my penance served and look forward to more great items from this shop. Who will be the first to purchase from JalexStudios?

Have you seen a new shop with potential? Leave it in the comments! Also, check out previous Fresh Shops for more good stuff.