I remember thinking friends and acquaintances of mine "way cool" when I visited their apartments and saw stolen street signs on their walls. Naughty. Rebellious. Totally non-conformist.

I think it's also illegal.

But these Street Sign Coasters are not illegal. In fact, because they're made from street signs that have been salvaged, they're actually good, because they're being re-used to protect your gorgeous coffee table instead of sitting in a landfill somewhere. All of the coasters are handmade in Rhode Island, finished and sealed, and of course, each 4½" square is unique. A set of four is $70.

Available from Elsewares.