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22 Apr

Eco-friendly Entertaining Finds at Branch

categories: eco-chic, home accessories, serveware

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 [...]

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Read more → Posted on April 22nd, 2009 at 6:10am

25 Apr

Simply Stated: Earth-Friendly Entertaining Products

categories: Simply Stated

Hope everyone had a great "Earth Week"! It was so fun to hear all the "green" tips and ideas from around the blogosphere! To wrap the week up in theme, I highlighted a few more earth-friendly entertaining products over at Simply Stated: Celebrations today, and some rustic recycled glassware over at GlamDish [...]

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Read more → Posted on April 25th, 2008 at 10:36am

22 Apr

Gorgeous Ideas for Green Weddings & Eco-friendly Parties

categories: eco-chic, food presentation, wedding

Brides.com has a wonderful "Go Green" gallery featuring fabulous and creative ideas for eco-chic weddings (and parties)! Pictured above: bouquet of lotus blossoms (known as "the symbol of cosmic harmony"), green glass goblets & tumblers, potted Irish moss party favors, organic cotton napkins tied with leaves, biodegradable plates, and an exotic bamboo-themed cake.
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Read more → Posted on April 22nd, 2008 at 12:05am

21 Apr

The Eco-Chic Table

categories: centerpiece ideas, decorating ideas, eco-chic, mothers day

When it comes to entertaining, eco-friendly + easy = good for the environment AND for your stress level! Here are some ridiculously simple ideas that make for attractive, eco-chic tablescapes…
Centerpiece Ideas:
Stack interesting veggies and colorful fruits in pretty bowls that you already own.
Pictured above: Artichokes make for a unique & surprisingly elegant centerpiece, [...]

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Read more → Posted on April 21st, 2008 at 1:55pm

7 Apr

Throw an Eco-Chic Baby Shower

categories: baby shower ideas, eco-chic

Looking for earth-friendly ideas for welcoming baby-to-be in style? Check out my Eco-Chic Baby Shower article over at TheCradle.com for some inspiration… And if you have any favorite “green” products or ideas of your own that would be great for baby showers as well, feel free to share them here!

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Read more → Posted on April 7th, 2008 at 5:51pm

3 Apr

Bamboo Brights

categories: eco-chic, serveware

When I hear the words “eco-friendly” used to describe a product, visions of natural, earthy tones are usually what come to mind – which is why these vibrant, colorful, and sustainable bamboo serveware products from Delight.com are a breath of fresh air!
Trio of Colorful Sustainable Bamboo Nesting Bowls (in azure, tangerine, and watermelon) – [...]

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Read more → Posted on April 3rd, 2008 at 1:19pm