It used to be that clothes and gifts made from recycled materials compromised on style. But these days, companies are finding creative ways to make fabulous products using resources we already have, making a huge, positive impact on the planet we live on and the one we’re going to leave our children. That’s why we’re so thrilled to get the exclusive first look at Newly, a new company offering some of the most gorgeous home goods we’ve ever seen, all made from 100% recycled materials using sustainable, energy-efficient methods.
The five founders, including Barrett Ward, the creator of Cool Mom Picks favorite FashionABLE, established Newly with the goal of using existing resources to make beautiful products we’d all drool over.
And let me just say, they did.
Don’t miss the giveaway below!
Their initial collection includes reclaimed hardwood cutting boards, drinking and wine glasses made from recycled glass, and cotton throw blankets created with recycled cotton and water bottles, and new products are being added to their collection every month.
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I was completely enamored with the stylish simplicity of these items, as was my boyfriend, who has worked in the food and restaurant business for over 20 years and has seen a whole lot of kitchen accessories. We were both amazed at how lovely and how functional they were. And while the pieces are definitely made for everyday use, they’re elegant enough for a dinner party or even a special occasion.
They’re not cheap, which isn’t surprising given their use of 100% recycled materials, and the sustainable production process. But if you’re looking for cool items for your home (or a special someone else’s) that make you feel really good about purchasing them, and will probably last a lot longer than your lifetime, the Newly products are right up your alley.
Here’s to hoping more companies follow their lead to make such beautiful home goods while still being dedicated to saving the Earth in the process.
EXTRA COOL: WIN IT! We have two gorgeous Newly throw blankets up for grabs for two lucky winners. Just leave us a comment below by Friday, October 28, 11:59pm PST and tell us why your home goods need an upgrade. Kids broke your favorite glasses? Dog chewed the blanket on your couch? We’ll pick two lucky winners to receive one gorgeous blanket each.
You can learn more about Newly and their new line of home goods on their website. Thanks to them for sending over items for us to try out.
32 responses to “Newly gives old materials new life in the most beautiful way”
These products are gorgeous and I love the premise behind the company! It’s so hard to balance our consumer culture with being responsible to the planet- I want lovely (new) things for my home, but I hate feeling like I’m always contributing to the waste of resources and contamination of our environment. This is a nice compromise!
We could really use new window treatments. Thanks for the giveaway.
Our family (my husband, me, our two boys, 3 and 5, our 3 week old baby girl) is currently living with our in-laws but are moving into a new home in December. We’ll definitely need some upgraded home decor!!
My home needs an upgrade because I have three kids. And two dogs. And a husband. All of whom seem to think that throw blankets are for being thrown on the floor, not looking lovely on the couch.
We recently purchased our first home and would love to help furnish it with recycled goods! Thanks for the opportunity!
Love your website and NEWLY bravo for the amazing products you create FANTASTIC IDEAS!
I mean my glasses could use a serious upgrade to those beautiful glasses!! What a great concept!
Because we just purged most of what we own to move into a rental (after owning for 13 years) so we can fulfill our dream of living in Colorado and raising our 2 kids in a more outdoorsy lifestyle. Love these products!
I love this! I’ve latelly focused so much design attention at my boys’ room and playroom – the rest of the house needs a face lift now!
Time goes by and everything starts breaking down. Pets and kids help the process along nicely 🙂 Our list is long … we’d take any or all of it! These products are fantastic!
We recently went dairy-free for the benefit of my son which means preparing a lot more of our own food. I’ve got my eye on that large cutting board because the one I am currently using is way too small and I’m not sure if it ever really gets clean since its plastic and well worn.
We need a home goods upgrade because we just moved. Some things didn’t make the move. Other things shouldn’t have made the move ? With 4 kids there is always something that needs replacing or an upgrade.
I’m always cold. Always. I’d love a beautiful blanket to keep me warm.
I would love to win a new blanket! My son and husband always steal the comfy one on the couch and with autumn here, a new one just for me would be perfect!!
although our collection of thrift store and hand me down home goods can be looked at as ‘charming’ and ‘eclectic’, I think im ready for just a few simple, classic items!! thanks for introducing me to Newly!
Dogs and kids…
We recycle as much as we can, so I like the concept of Newly. Always look forward to your emails to check out new ideas & products. We have a special needs son who has a temperature-regulating condition, so throws & blankets of varying weights are helpful to have to use with him, especially in the fall/winter/early spring.
Because we’re literally down to drinking out of coffee mugs and stainless steel water bottles. I miss having real glasses! Kids. Great stuff!
These are gorgeous. It’s hard to keep things “nice” where there are 3 kids under 10 running around. These will be great to use at an adults party, after the kids have gone to bed(hopefully).
My favorite throw is threadbare after too many uses as a fort, cape, tea party cloth and dog wallow. The newly throws are just beautiful and would look great in our home!
our home is getting a bit worn out. we’ve been able to keep our newlywed stuff pretty nice for the past 12 years but the kids have put quite a bit of wear and tear on our stuff the last few years.
Beautiful items and a great idea. With four kids we are always going through items in our home that could more than likely be reused in some other way.
Our cat has decided to take all our blankets for herself so I would be nice to have one just for me! The gray one with crosses is simply beautiful.
I am so bad at updating our accessories around the house. I know that little changes could totally spruce up our spaces and this would be a great start!
A new (recycled) blanket would be the perfect thing to help cover the tear in our couch that we haven’t had the money to replace!
I love the way the blankets look incredibly soft! And with kids, our throws are always in need of an upgrade!
We have a modern, green home and love the idea of furnishing it with sustainable, recycled goods. Your products are beautiful!
Need this! My last really nice throw has since become the dog blanket ?
I would love to have some lovely new home furnishings. It’s been a while since we updated our decor.
Our ancient coffee table finally took a tumble…now we are using a nightstand as one. Yes, we could really use some updated home goods, thanks!!
I need new plates and bowls badly cause every single one of mine has at least one chip in it due to three kids 😉 would love to win some beautiful new to me plates!
So pretty! We could use an update because of our two dogs, two boys and one cat! They tend to destroy everything, but I wouldn’t have it any other way!