Donated materials?

Still thinking of using recycled objects i found this article..

Design on a Dime: Interview with David Cafiero

Particularly relevant in the current economic climate, Housing Works Thrift Shops' fifth annual Design on a Dimebenefit takes more than 40 of the world's top interior designers and challenges them to create inspiring room vignettes using only donated materials. (Sills Huniford's 2008 vignette pictured at right.) Visitors can then choose to buy the merchandise at 60 to 80 percent off the retail price. As with all the city's Housing Works locations, all proceeds go toward healthcare, housing and other services for homeless and low-income people living with HIV and AIDS.

The crop of this year's designers spans the globe as well as the style spectrum. One of 2009's first-time participants is David Cafiero of Cafiero Select design firm and antique shop. His mix of eclectic vintage and contemporary elements crosses decades and can be seen everywhere from rustic beach homes to Chloë Sevigny's East Village apartment (pictured). We were able to talk to David about about his ongoing partnership with Miss Sevigny, tips for decorating on a budget and his previous life as a scallop fisherman.

Rachel