The Birkin bag, a luxury handbag made by French fashion house Hermès, has become a symbol of wealth and exclusivity, with long waiting lists and prices that can soar into the hundreds of thousands.

Here's something about me: I really don't like throwing things away, particularly when I think they can be re-worn or salvaged. I bought this bag over a year ago simply because it cost two dollars and ...

Alexander Sway once made a pine cone for fun. The Bellevue, Wash., real-estate agent stumbled upon a particularly beautiful specimen one day while on a walk, and was inspired to make a cardboard ...