Did you know that tomorrow is the 36th annual Earth Day? A day to focus our attention on environmental issues. Today’s post is therefore all about the environmentally aware Acorn Studios.

Acorn Studios transforms found and disregarded objects into fashionable and eco-friendly gifts that both ‘celebrate and save the environment’. Components include electronic waste such as old floppy disks (Do you remember those giant 80s floppies?), circuit boards, corks and CDs.

Nicola Harper is the creative force behind the company. After working in Waste Management for 5 years and visiting countless landfill sites, the idea for Acorn Studios was born. Nicola began making quirky gifts and at the same time giving new life to items which would otherwise have been thrown away.

For further details visit www.acornstudios.ca, where you can take advantage of a fantastic special offer. If you spend £25 or more you will automatically receive a set of keyboard magnets (above) for free.

In the midst of the footballers’ wives fashion wave, where every accessory is encrusted with rhinestones and Swarovskis and every portable object has a charm attached, it’s refreshing to discover a label which focuses on simplicity and subtlety.

By Jeannie Jewelry combines clever design with simple shapes and just a smattering of pretty pendants, for a look that is both fun and understated. The carnelian and gold-filled necklaces (above) instantly caught my attention.

To view the full range go to www.byjeannie.com.

These beautiful silk accessories combine the ancient art of marbling (dating back to AD 794) and Emma D’Arcey’s contemporary design and techniques. Emma discovered marbling whilst looking for new ways of working with silk. After two years of research and sourcing equipment she began creating her own hand marbled fabrics.

Only the finest silks such as twills, crepe de chine and duchess satin have been used to create an exclusive range of lampshades, cushions, scarves and wraps. There is an emphasis on texture, colour and light and Italian influences can be see throughout Emma’s work.

For further details visit www.emmadarcey.com.

These cool new fashion accessories by SpoonFed Art are made from spoons. Each pendant is one of a kind and created by artist/jewellery designer Karin Collins. There are lots of stunning designs to choose from but snap them up quickly as they are selling like hot cakes.

Not just accessories, these inspirational pendants have a rather poignant story behind them. Karin first started creating her unique jewellery as a form of art therapy, to overcome a serious eating disorder she had been battling for almost 20 years. As word spread she soon began selling worldwide.

To view the SpoonFed Art collection visit www.spoonfedart.com.

For our US/Canadian readers, don’t forget that the Seek Indie competition is now in full swing. Full details can be found on the Seek Indie website at www.seekindie.com. Good luck!