Way back, when "going green" was becoming all the rage, one of the biggest complaints I heard from people is that eco friendly products lacked color. Too beige. Too crunchy. Too boring.
But when it comes to what people really buy and really want (think clothes), people end up buying black, black, black.
One company that has been around for a long is called Fire and Light and they are based out in Arcata, CA. They take old glass---I think it's everything from bottles to old car windshields---crush it, melt it, dye it and make handpressed tableware, accessories and decorative pieces.
You can see the vibrant range of colors here..wonderful plums, citrus hues, and pinks....who would've thought it was recycled? It looks so bright and nice!
But even though I love the bright color range, I've always said to them "what about doing black or gray dishes?" I painted my house black...painted the walls gray...and I keep stacks of simple white dishes in open cabinets ready for parties.
And here they are: their twilight line of recycled glass dishes. While the color isn't available on their website yet, you can request it and they'll make it for you. Handmde in the USA and made from recycled materials...how can you beat that?
These are GORGEOUS!!! They would make a lovely gift for someone (newlyweds/new home) or a treat for yourself! Made in the U.S.A. - perfect!
Posted by: Dawn | January 08, 2009 at 12:15 PM
you can't. you can't beat that.
Posted by: Brielle | January 08, 2009 at 12:46 PM
I'm so excited about these new dishes! They're made in my hometown too-bonus! They're my standard housewarming/wedding/house guest gift and everyone adores them! They also make their "dyes" out of the most unique things. The red comes from old stop signs-how cool is that?
Posted by: Rachel | January 08, 2009 at 02:40 PM
I like the colored ones better...
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Posted by: MostEmailedNews.com | January 08, 2009 at 08:21 PM
Those dishes are beautiful. I'd be tempted to use them for decoration rather than eating.
Posted by: Solomon | January 10, 2009 at 09:25 AM
I am disappointed that recycled glass dishes are not normally recommended for the microwave.
Posted by: Jacky | January 10, 2009 at 10:06 PM
Those colored ones are so fun!
Posted by: Carole | January 11, 2009 at 12:37 AM