category:

eco-chic
29 May

Operation Shower: Mission Accomplished

categories: baby shower ideas, eco-chic, get inspired
Operation Shower: Mission Accomplished

Amy is back with a recap of the fabulous – and inspiring – “Boxes in Bloom” event thrown by the generous team behind Operation Shower. Read on for her full recap… plus some great party planning tips that are both stylish AND eco-friendly!
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Operation Shower: Mission Boxes In Bloom Accomplished (In Eco-Chic Style)
{Event Recap by Amy [...]

13 May

Guyot Designs: Smart + Cool + Eco-Chic

categories: eco-chic, fabulous gift ideas, serveware
Guyot Designs: Smart + Cool + Eco-Chic

I came across an image of these “Squishy Bowls” in this month’s issue of Real Simple (June 2009) and was instantly intrigued by both the name and mod look. You can use these bowls to serve dishes like pasta & salad on when your on a picnic/at an outdoor BBQ, then squash them into your [...]

22 Apr

Eco-friendly Entertaining Finds at Branch

categories: eco-chic, home accessories, serveware
Eco-friendly Entertaining Finds at Branch

Loving these stylish & earth-friendly entertaining products from Branch:
• 16″ Serving Trays in Colors by Bambu – 100% organically-grown bamboo, non-toxic water-based adhesive, natural lacquer (derived from the cashew nut tree), food-safe polyurethane. ($24 ea)
• Vessel: Ivy by Perch! – created with low-fire ceramic & non-toxic glaze / great home accessory that can be [...]

22 Apr

Smudge Ink: Modern Eco-Chic Shoppers

categories: eco-chic, fabulous gift ideas
Smudge Ink: Modern Eco-Chic Shoppers

These multi-purpose shopping totes from Smudge Ink are bold, colorful, and eco-chic! Made of 30% recycled material, reusable, and fully recyclable with other household plastics. Several designs available. ($9.95 each or $29.95/pack of 3 different designs)

(Great Mother’s Day gift idea too!)

8 Jan

Postcards from the Eco-Chic

categories: eco-chic, paper love
Postcards from the Eco-Chic

I’m loving the vibe of these chic chipboard postcards from Prismera. Available in Jungle and Heart, each card features a hand drawn illustration by designer Laura Su and is printed in soy-based inks on 100% recycled paper. $3 each at prismeradesign.com

24 Nov

Real Weddings: Natural & Organic-Inspired Wedding Reception

categories: centerpiece ideas, decorating ideas, eco-chic, wedding
Real Weddings: Natural & Organic-Inspired Wedding Reception

Even though weddings are usually done on a much larger scale than at-home parties, the level of creativity that goes into the receptions makes them a wonderful resource for drawing inspiration & ideas from for everyday celebrations & holiday parties as well, even if you just emulate a few of them or modify the ideas [...]

  • BadaBadaBaby
  • Quirky Bird Designs
  • Project Wedding
  • Charming Cards
  • Gifts Define
  • Magnet Street Weddings
  • Lollipop Events
  • Hostess Jo
  • BadaBadaBride
  • Tiny Prints
  • The Celebration Shoppe
  • Peach Prints
  • Hello Lucky
  • Busy Bee Lifestyles
  • Vintage Paper Parade
  • Royal Design Studio
  • Design Dazzle
  • Wicked Good Dinner
  • Shades of Light
  • The Puppet Store

recipe box

  • Pot o’ Gold Brie + Salad
  • Basil Grande Cocktail
  • French Onion Soup
  • Better-than-Classic Butterscotch Pudding
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wish-list

  • Trellis Travel Mug
  • Cheeky and Cheerful Occasion Cards
  • Tipsy Toes Ice Cubes Set
  • Eat, Drink & Be Merry Tags
  • “Happy it’s Happy Hour” Flask