tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57223138990536452692012-02-16T10:52:59.981-08:00The lastest eco-design, inspiration and process from 180 Designecodesignerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01050378640493025969noreply@blogger.comBlogger141100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722313899053645269.post-27897353018602031802011-06-14T09:10:00.001-07:002011-06-14T09:16:27.678-07:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tZMOJV22ieM/TfeI3fg9eiI/AAAAAAAAAD8/0Xf-x-lsjo0/s1600/bottletree.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tZMOJV22ieM/TfeI3fg9eiI/AAAAAAAAAD8/0Xf-x-lsjo0/s320/bottletree.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618109547101911586" /></a><br />I know there's some sort of legend that goes with bottle trees- involving evil spirits, but evil spirits or not, this is going to look great in someone's backyard! (possibly mine)<div><br /></div><div>Sheesh, has it really been this long since I've last blogged?? Sorry folks - my time is spent in the shop almost exclusively. Hope to post soon......there will be new stuff posted to my site soon!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5722313899053645269-2789735301860203180?l=180-design.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ecodesignerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01050378640493025969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722313899053645269.post-82715792749752912922010-04-19T13:32:00.000-07:002010-04-19T13:41:06.490-07:00We're getting ready for Green Festival Chicago. We'll be selling some great one of a kind pieces along with our standard collection.<div><br /><div>May 22-23</div><div>Navy Pier</div><div><br /></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>We're also getting ready for our SECOND wholesale show in Las Vegas. </div><div>ACRE</div><div>Las Vegas Convention Center</div><div>June 5-7</div><div><br /></div><div>Who will do all the dumpster diving in my absence??</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5722313899053645269-8271579274975291292?l=180-design.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ecodesignerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01050378640493025969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722313899053645269.post-84330011034489264262010-01-17T13:54:00.000-08:002010-01-17T13:58:52.844-08:00We will be exhibiting in our first wholesale gift show at the Chicago Market! Very excited to get my feet wet in the gift market arena. Our booth is 8-8049. Please stop in and see us if you're attending the Beckman show at the Chicago Market. New products will be uploaded soon-check back for new stuff and updates from the show!<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5722313899053645269-8433001103448926426?l=180-design.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ecodesignerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01050378640493025969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722313899053645269.post-65137782684783361902009-10-30T19:04:00.000-07:002009-10-30T19:13:00.283-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_P1Bd2N2v-d4/SuudHQdEzAI/AAAAAAAAADE/y2U6tMiAVDg/s1600-h/IMG_0282.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_P1Bd2N2v-d4/SuudHQdEzAI/AAAAAAAAADE/y2U6tMiAVDg/s320/IMG_0282.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398581326335233026" border="0" /></a><br />Today was a first, I made my customer cry. (but it was a good cry). My dad and I installed a custom tree inside of her home. Mattie, I'm so pleased you like it, may it bring you many years of happiness!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5722313899053645269-6513778268478336190?l=180-design.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ecodesignerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01050378640493025969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722313899053645269.post-71951016019378992302009-10-24T12:08:00.000-07:002009-10-24T12:10:48.544-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_P1Bd2N2v-d4/SuNRIMQpmDI/AAAAAAAAAC8/xCwb2hA-Pyk/s1600-h/IMG_0272.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_P1Bd2N2v-d4/SuNRIMQpmDI/AAAAAAAAAC8/xCwb2hA-Pyk/s320/IMG_0272.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396245979691849778" /></a><br />I love unusual shapes that mix organic with modern style. this sleek stainless "crunch" bowl rests on top of twisted steel "twigs". <div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5722313899053645269-7195101601937899230?l=180-design.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ecodesignerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01050378640493025969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722313899053645269.post-63507562958879318212009-10-24T11:59:00.000-07:002009-10-24T12:08:16.189-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_P1Bd2N2v-d4/SuNQNR4HizI/AAAAAAAAAC0/JxFSNL9dgcs/s1600-h/IMG_0271.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_P1Bd2N2v-d4/SuNQNR4HizI/AAAAAAAAAC0/JxFSNL9dgcs/s320/IMG_0271.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396244967587285810" /></a><br />I have to give my dad credit on this piece. Just as I was completing the last weld on this washer ball, he breezed by and asked me where the light goes?? Now, why didn't I think of that. After a little modification, this washer ball dazzled with light! These will look great outside for the holidays! Approx. 10" diameter. Available by request, please email if interested.<div><br /><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5722313899053645269-6350756295887931821?l=180-design.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ecodesignerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01050378640493025969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722313899053645269.post-14039164768681250412009-10-23T07:39:00.000-07:002009-10-23T07:48:30.179-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_P1Bd2N2v-d4/SuHCGYGWSGI/AAAAAAAAACs/85Ine0yYLhM/s1600-h/IMG_0269.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_P1Bd2N2v-d4/SuHCGYGWSGI/AAAAAAAAACs/85Ine0yYLhM/s320/IMG_0269.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395807243370645602" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_P1Bd2N2v-d4/SuHCGGcZY-I/AAAAAAAAACk/VK54CF4hfHI/s1600-h/IMG_0267.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_P1Bd2N2v-d4/SuHCGGcZY-I/AAAAAAAAACk/VK54CF4hfHI/s320/IMG_0267.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395807238631285730" /></a><br />Eco ornaments are flying out the doors, these happen to be on their way to California. All unique and created from reclaimed pieces and parts - nuts, wire, washers, punches and odds and ends. <div><br /></div><div>Also coming soon: I'm collaborating with a gifted and creative soap maker. I can't say enough about Melissa, and her awesome products! We're putting our heads together to offer this exclusive eco gift basket - filled with incredible home-made soaps. More to come on this, but please email if you're interested, we're taking orders now!</div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5722313899053645269-1403916476868125041?l=180-design.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ecodesignerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01050378640493025969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722313899053645269.post-44522857976453107722009-10-22T06:54:00.001-07:002009-10-22T07:14:53.324-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_P1Bd2N2v-d4/SuBosWC3x_I/AAAAAAAAAB8/syYSUfO09xo/s1600-h/leaf+ornament.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_P1Bd2N2v-d4/SuBosWC3x_I/AAAAAAAAAB8/syYSUfO09xo/s320/leaf+ornament.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395427464631011314" /></a><br />We encourage everyone to shop green this holiday season. And here's our eco gift to you!<div><br /></div><div>Holiday Offer: Free Eco Ornament with any order placed before December 15th. Mention offer Eco09 when ordering online. Email us directly if you have any questions about any of our products.<div><br /><div>info@180-design.com<br /><div><br /></div><div>Ornaments are hand crafted from miscellaneous materials - steel toe boot cutoffs, slugs and punchouts, found nuts and bolts, and wire, and odds and ends rescued from dumpsters.</div><div><br /></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5722313899053645269-4452285797645310772?l=180-design.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ecodesignerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01050378640493025969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722313899053645269.post-2738202152339630162009-10-21T20:31:00.000-07:002009-10-21T20:38:41.725-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P1Bd2N2v-d4/St_Trv0oBpI/AAAAAAAAAB0/GzX4HdijceM/s1600-h/IMG_0266.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P1Bd2N2v-d4/St_Trv0oBpI/AAAAAAAAAB0/GzX4HdijceM/s320/IMG_0266.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395263627138172562" /></a><br />Something new -a cool twig bowl...created from steel recovered from a road demolition.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5722313899053645269-273820215233963016?l=180-design.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ecodesignerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01050378640493025969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722313899053645269.post-29680007833746248742009-10-16T18:56:00.000-07:002009-10-16T19:09:53.956-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P1Bd2N2v-d4/StknQJ2QBTI/AAAAAAAAABs/ilzWG8vk8jI/s1600-h/IMG_0254.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P1Bd2N2v-d4/StknQJ2QBTI/AAAAAAAAABs/ilzWG8vk8jI/s320/IMG_0254.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393385187227731250" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_P1Bd2N2v-d4/StknPkZYhVI/AAAAAAAAABk/1DuxtkMt-ZE/s1600-h/IMG_0257.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_P1Bd2N2v-d4/StknPkZYhVI/AAAAAAAAABk/1DuxtkMt-ZE/s320/IMG_0257.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393385177174541650" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_P1Bd2N2v-d4/StknO4lsWpI/AAAAAAAAABc/BiIbGkEJkwM/s1600-h/IMG_0251.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_P1Bd2N2v-d4/StknO4lsWpI/AAAAAAAAABc/BiIbGkEJkwM/s320/IMG_0251.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393385165415013010" /></a><br />Christmas has come early for One Eighty Design, thanks to Mark at Yaeger's Salvage Yard! I scored 4ooo pounds of washers today and a huge heap of twisted - twig like steel. Oddly, my kids were not as excited as I was. Thanks mom and dad for helping me, once again you're the best!<div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5722313899053645269-2968000783374624874?l=180-design.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ecodesignerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01050378640493025969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722313899053645269.post-58724403037160896822009-10-15T19:46:00.000-07:002009-10-15T20:01:29.413-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P1Bd2N2v-d4/Stfhtg4QHlI/AAAAAAAAAA0/VIXwwGPuMio/s1600-h/IMG_0248.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P1Bd2N2v-d4/Stfhtg4QHlI/AAAAAAAAAA0/VIXwwGPuMio/s320/IMG_0248.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393027250835693138" /></a><br />The basket: cool shaped cutouts - sort of creates a basket weave effect when welded together. I love it paired with the twig/root style handle created from reclaimed steel.<div><br /></div><div>The chain bowl: motorcycle chain and reclaimed steel "sticks". Anchored with a thick circle base. Please email me personally if you're interested in these or any other one-of-a-kind creations. </div><div><br /></div><div>tammy@180-design.com</div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5722313899053645269-5872440303716089682?l=180-design.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ecodesignerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01050378640493025969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722313899053645269.post-32407979228716351532009-10-13T06:58:00.000-07:002009-10-13T07:32:08.464-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_P1Bd2N2v-d4/StSO_X0qgAI/AAAAAAAAAAs/-HTDypRwqxQ/s1600-h/IMG_0241.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_P1Bd2N2v-d4/StSO_X0qgAI/AAAAAAAAAAs/-HTDypRwqxQ/s320/IMG_0241.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392091873247133698" /></a><br />Something new, hot out of the shop! Heavy duty chain/links - possibly my new favorite. I created this on a large form - size is about 16" across and 6" tall. Limited quantities though - due to materials supply.<div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5722313899053645269-3240797922871635153?l=180-design.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ecodesignerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01050378640493025969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722313899053645269.post-19932850219767202872009-10-12T03:59:00.000-07:002009-10-12T04:09:40.305-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P1Bd2N2v-d4/StMOBbyZVYI/AAAAAAAAAAk/2Ii5vVXuWMw/s1600-h/table+1.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P1Bd2N2v-d4/StMOBbyZVYI/AAAAAAAAAAk/2Ii5vVXuWMw/s320/table+1.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391668596694406530" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_P1Bd2N2v-d4/StMOAw8FerI/AAAAAAAAAAc/RQVYavB1dBQ/s1600-h/centerpiece+3.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_P1Bd2N2v-d4/StMOAw8FerI/AAAAAAAAAAc/RQVYavB1dBQ/s320/centerpiece+3.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391668585192323762" /></a><br />Recently I collaborated on a project with my uber-creative uncle who is an event planner-florist-extraordinaire. I can't say enough about David - he's amazing. (richfieldflowers.com) and just all around nice guy. He needed some eco-stands for upcoming events and we came up with some great twig/branch stands - they turned out great and I'm sure they will get much use. Materials used: cool braided/cable (there are spools of it in the shop), damaged/salvaged rebar and miscellaneous wire.<div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5722313899053645269-1993285021976720287?l=180-design.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ecodesignerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01050378640493025969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722313899053645269.post-39968482145911343692009-10-11T09:57:00.001-07:002009-10-11T10:00:06.466-07:00I love to dumpster dive - there I said it. My mom and I spent the day on Friday running from dumpster to dumpster, and scrapyard to scrapyard - does anybody else spend a mother/daughter day like this? Anyway, treasures galore - we picked up slugs, some cool chain link thingys, oh, and I stumbled across 4000 pounds of washers - yes, you read that right! Look for cool new things to be coming out of the shop!<br /><br />Do good. Live green.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5722313899053645269-3996848214591134369?l=180-design.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ecodesignerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01050378640493025969noreply@blogger.com1