If you have an old picture frame with nothing to display, consider turning it into a lovely memory or inspiration board like this from Houzz. Simply decorate it and add a piece of chicken wire to make an elegant display piece!
I love this beautifully rustic herb garden created with mason jars and a piece of reclaimed wood! It even has chalkboard paint for the labels in case you decide to switch out the herbs.
This was a birthday present my mother made for me a few years ago. Naturally, she found an old window among our trash, as well as a defunct table with perfectly functioning legs. She painted the wooden parts white and set a piece of glass on top to make it into a bedside table for me. One of many awesome ways to make something very usable out of some otherwise useless things, as well as a type of project this group can expect to create in the future.
Found on imgur, this chic pendant lamp is a great way to counter the idea of disposable products.
Apartment Therapy shows you how to turn old keyboard keys into awesome magnets for the fridge!