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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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!)
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
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 [...]
This is truly adorable. Thank you for sharing it!
Hi Jenn, Thanks for getting back to me! That sound like a good idea to alternate every other table. If
A wild rumpus indeed! Love the onesie--etsy artists are the best and make party planning so easy! Kristen, the event
This is a great blog. I love the ideas because this month, I will be throwing a party and this
'Where the Wild Things Are" was one of my very favorite books....I LOVE this party idea. It is truly brilliant.
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