The Real Cookbook from German design agency Korefe is a delicious creation made of 100% fresh pasta. Flip it open for some toothsome inspiration, and tear out the pages to use as sheets of lasagna. For both the seasoned chef and the novice cook, just bake the book and eat!

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Designed by Still + Co. for Sit and Read in Brooklyn, these gorgeous handcrafted sling chairs have been made with over-dyed repurposed Persian rugs. After the reclaimed rugs are dyed, they are hemmed and hand-stitched onto welded wrought iron frames. Beautiful, vivid and unique, these stylish chairs will fit with any decor.

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While it’s fine to indulge in holiday food and festivities, we should also be conscious of the impact our activities have on the planet. Studies reveal that waste in the US increases by a shocking 25% between Thanksgiving and New Years – that amounts to 1 million tons of trash per week! This fab info-graphic by Jay Jay Pow Pow shows us what gets tossed and wasted each holiday season, so you can read up on the facts and educate yourself on how to cut down on waste this year. Jay Jay even has some crafty ideas over at his site, including how to make cute little porcupine dolls from recycled Christmas tree pine needles.

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We instantly fell in love with this DIY Peace Wreath made by the folks over at Eco-Nesting. A unique spin on the traditional holiday wreath, this easy DIY project uses fallen branches, repurposed wire hangers, and just a few tools. Learn how to make one yourself ahead – it also makes for a great holiday gift!

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When a boat’s usefulness dies, why not give it a new life? This floating garden can be seen in Chicago’s Lincoln Park, and is a wonderful example of recycled art. The retired lifeguard boat is a seventeen-foot Boston Whaler that is secured by three concrete block anchors, and has been planted with a colorful array of vegetation of all kinds.

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This minimalist table by Brazilian designer Domingos Tótora appears to feature a collection of sandstones below a glass tabletop — but its base has actually been created from recycled cardboard! The resulting Agua Table is easy to move, eco-friendly, and no stones were harmed in its creation!

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In an incredible example of adaptive reuse, resourceful fishermen on Holy Island in the UK have transformed these retired wooden fishing vessels into stunning storage sheds. Each beautifully-aged boat has been flipped upside down and retrofitted with a door to allow it to serve a second life as a safe harbor for tools and other goods.

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This micro home in Hong Kong designed by architect Gary Chang is called the “Domestic Transformer” because it transforms from a mere 344 sq. ft. into 24 differently designed living spaces. Sliding panels and walls allow for multiple eco-possibilities, making this apartment a functional living space with many of the amenities of a full house. Check out a video of the apartment here!

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