Everyday household items are anything but humdrum when you hang them in groupings. Seriously. Pretty much any cluster of objects, from tennis rackets to rolling pins, can be turned into a killer montage. These items will add color and texture to your walls, and can add a sense of history to a space or tell a personal story. Plus, giving new life to old objects is a very earth-friendly thing to do. read more

Heirloom jewelry is eco-friendly by nature. Pieces that get passed down through generations or transitioned to new hands at antique shows or on eBay never go to waste. But what happens when an old necklace or bracelet starts to look not vintage-chic, but simply not chic at all. Do you leave it to rot in your jewelry box or take it out to the trash? Recently, a new crop of designers has been putting a new spin on old baubles by re-fashioning them into brand new pieces that follow today's trends. read more

Though Anya Hindmarch's luxury handbags have been a favorite of editors and a-listers for years, she became a household name when she started the reusable carryall craze with the launch of her “I’m Not a Plastic Bag” tote in the summer of 2007. She told us about collecting butterfly boxes and vintage men’s Rolex watches, and shared how she shopped on eBay for one-of-a-kind items to decorate her new bespoke boutique. read more

Author of the wildly popular style blog Atlantis Home, Judy Aldridge spends Sunday nights browsing eBay for Polcini necklaces, Christopher Ross belts, animal accents and vintage Chanel. read more

With all eyes on the Olympics this week, Canada is definitely having its moment on the world stage. If you are feeling a little Canadiana fever, we’ve got some fuel to add to your fire. Check out these very cool—and very Canadian—items; you might want to make your next major purchase a flight to visit your new favorite neighbor. read more

According to the Greeting Card Association, an estimated one billion valentine cards are sent each year, making Valentine's Day the second largest card-sending holiday of the year, behind Christmas. This figure excludes the Valentine’s that kids exchange in classrooms. View a sampling of the vintage valentines eBay has to offer, from hundred-year-old lacy confections to kitschy tokens of friendship. read more

With his blog, Copenhagen Cycle Chic, Mikael Colville-Anderson is on a mission to promote public health, and not necessarily the spandex version. "Chic, not cheek. Choose style over speed," he says. read more

The mission behind The Brooklyn Kitchen is to support the local home cooking community in Brooklyn. Co-Owner Harry Rosenblum, who believes “anyone can be a good chef,” and wife Taylor Erkkinen stock their original store and new 7,000 Brooklyn Kitchen Labs space “with all the tools, information and products necessary to make something yummy…whether it be dinner for two or twenty.” Their green business and cooking practices, along with curiosity-peaking cooking classes like Pig Butchering and Tempeh, have kept the customers coming. read more

For Christene Barberich, editorial director of Refinery29, a wildly successful online magazine with a focus on indie fashion trends and shopping news, vintage shopping is all about the thrill of the hunt. "I like digging," she says. "It's a hobby." The avid thrifter (and dedicated eBay fangirl) recently sat down with The Inside Source to discuss her favorite pastime. read more

A chain mail handbag has been high on my wish list for ages now—which is why it's bizarre that I only recently thought to track one down on eBay. There's something so appealing about taking cool, masculine metal and applying it to an item that’s as ladylike and elegant as an evening clutch.... read more