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Austin Creative Reuse
The Austin Creative Reuse folks are one step closer to their goal of a sustainable, permanent reuse center. We've long needed a spot like this in the ATX. See how you can help with their inaugural event during the East Austin Studio TourRead more...
october specialsadaptive reuse, trapezoid earrings

I'm going to keep it simple this month and give a straight 15% off your entire order from my Etsy shop. Just use the code OCTOBERUP during checkout. Shop now... 

 

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Mary Ellen Croteau
If you didn't catch this on my blog or on my FB page, be sure to check it out. This portrait by Mary Ellen Croteau is made entirely from plastic bottle caps. I think it's stunning. 
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It's getting to be that time of year when there is an art event practically every day of the week. I couldn't possibly list them all, but here are a few to keep on your near and far-ish radar:
 
Atown Boutique--This latest addition to the ATX shopping scene has very rapidly become one of the most community minded as well. Help support local talent and charities at some of these great events: 
  • Oct 12 -- Susan G Komen Benefit, Live Music, Champagne & Chocolate
  • Oct 26 -- Crystal Ball/ Palm Readings & Live Music
  • Nov 2 -- Vinca Trunk Show & Live Music
  • Nov 16 -- Local School Foundation Benefit & DIY nightlights with Mona from Third Coast Glass
The next installment of the Flea is just around the corner. I haven't tossed my hat in for a spot yet, but I may be there. Either way, there's always lots of great stuff and The Highball's brunch and drinks are fab. 
 
November 12, 13, 19 & 20
The 10th Anniversary of the Tour promises to be bigger and better than ever. Our house will be open and again we'll be hosting Holli Brown of Dish It Out
Jewelry and Lee Anne Gardner Warrenfells of Flippin Retire. We'll have fun demos and projects for the whole family, so be sure to stop by for all kinds of upcycled goodness.
 
Blue Genie Art Bazaar -- December 1 - 24
Cherrywood Art Fair -- December 10 - 11
American Craft Week

American Craft Week is October 7-16. This event brings together individuals, small businesses and organizations from all fifty states to recognize the countless ways handmade objects enrich our daily lives and contribute to our national aesthetic and economy.

     Locally it looks like Authenticity at the Hill Country Galleria is participating in the fun. Check their FB page for details. Find events in your area...

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act upUpcycled Pallet Garden

Lately I'm seeing ideas for upcycled shipping pallets all over the place. I posted a few of my favs on the blog, but this one deserves double billing.

 

They have used succulents here, but I think salad greens might work equally well. I also think a bunch of these together would create a seriously fab wall or living fence. 

 

From DesignSponge

eat upRoasted Tomato Soup

Soup has been out of the question in Austin for about 6 months, but now that we've had our second day in a row under 100�, it's officially back on!

 

Tomato Soup with Broiled Cheddar

Serves 4 (or 6 if served in mugs)


3 lbs plum tomatoes, cut lengthwise
2 tbls olive oil
2 lg or 4 sm cloves garlic, unpeeled
1 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme or 1/4 tsp dried
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
4 c chicken or vegetable stock

 

Lid
4 1-inch slices of bread, toasted 
1 tbls grated raw onion
1 c coarsely grated cheddar

 

Soup: Preheat oven to 400�F. Wrap garlic cloves in a tight foil packet. Place tomatoes, cut side up, on large baking sheet. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Drizzle tomatoes with olive oil. Add foil packet of garlic to tray. Roast until tomatoes are brown and tender (garlic will be very tender), about 1 hour. Cool slightly.

 

Unwrap garlic packet and peel cloves. Transfer cloves, tomatoes and any accumulated juices to a blender or food processor and pulse machine on and off until tomatoes are a chunky puree. Transfer tomatoes to medium pot and add thyme, crushed red pepper and stock and bring to a boil Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 25 minutes. Remove from heat and adjust seasonings to taste.

 

Lid: Preheat oven to 350. Arrange four ovenproof bowls or mugs on large, foil-lined baking sheet. Stir grated onion into the warm soup. Float toast slice in each bowl and divide cheese over top to create a thick, broiled lid. Bake soups on tray for 15 to 20 minutes, until cheese is bubbling and brown.

 

From  Smitten Kitchen 

Christine Terrell

Thanks for keeping up with adaptive reuse! If you have and comments or questions about this newsletter, please feel free to email me. I welcome any feedback you might have.   

 

Christine Terrell  |  adaptive reuse  |  4017 Cherrywood   |   Austin, Texas  78722