As much as we hate to admit it, we do like fashion that is functional, and the pieces out of Contexture Design Workshop are not only fashionable and functional, they're also friendly to the environment. The Bentwood Coffee Cuff is made of reclaimed wood and is shaped like those disposable paper "cuffs" that go around hot coffee cups. The cuff can absolutely be used to keep your hands from burning on your morning java, and when you're done, the cuff can be worn as, well, a cuff. The cuffs are $68 CAD each and come in three different wood colors. The one shown is the one we like the best, Rosewood.

Available from contexture.ca