Waste-not Lamps

Asian accent lamps made from recycled book jackets? It's true and very available!

Using a secret method, a former librarian has separated the plastic from paper in retired book jackets and created these glow lamps. Accented with Chinese and Japanese characters, these lamps would make the perfect addition to the soothing retreat you call home.

For those who can't afford the lamps or the shipping, HGTV Canada has a project that recreates the same effect -- except this time, you're recycling jars instead of books. Make a glow jar today!