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 [...]

14 Nov

Reminisce Recycled Gift Wrap

categories: gift wrap, paper love

Recycled gift wrap has sure come a long way! Here’s another super stylish example: the eco-friendly Reminisce Recycled Wrap collection, available at RadiantIdeas.net. The Chilly Dogs design (below, upper left) is just way too cute!

13 Nov

Oh-So-Cool Recycled Gift Wrap

categories: eco-chic, gift wrap
Oh-So-Cool Recycled Gift Wrap

Going green never looked so good! These super stylish, eco-friendly designs by Whimsy Press are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council and printed on 100% recycled paper with soy-based inks.

The Proud Peacock design (pictured at top) is so super cute… I think we’re going to have to design an entire party theme around it…what do [...]

22 Sep

Pop Up Placemats + New Holiday Designs

categories: fabulous gift ideas, linens and textiles
Pop Up Placemats + New Holiday Designs

I’m excited to see that 3 new holiday designs have been added to this line of charming Pop Up Paper Placemats from Publique Living. Pictured below: new Reindeer, Fireplace and Festive Feast Banquet Table, along with the original Birdcage, Tree, and Mailbox designs.

$24 per set of 10 {recycled paper} placemats at WeddingThings.com.

19 Sep

Organic Table Textiles

categories: linens and textiles
Organic Table Textiles

…beautiful new organic tabletop collection by amenity: placemats and runners made from textural hemp blended with organic cotton and soft, organic percale napkins…

16 Jul

Eco-friendly Designs at Paper-Source

categories: gift wrap, paper love

Paper Source, an ultra-stylish handmade paper company, is pursuing a commitment to going green and has a wonderful selection of recycled stationery, invitations, and gift wrap available on their website. A few favorites pictured above: Curry Party , and Spring Leaf imprintable invitations featuring a striking dark chocolate, white, and yellow color palette, [...]

27 May

Joyful Little Things

categories: eco-chic, hwtm, paper love

One of my favorite local designers - Mel Lim - has recently added some amazing new additions to her gorgeous Joy by Mel Lim line: a stationery, decor & accessories collection that seems to be expanding by the minute! And with good reason, I might add: Mel’s unique designs and passion for her craft [...]

  • Big Dot of Happiness
  • The Peanut Shell
  • Gifts Define
  • Estilo Weddings
  • betsywhite stationery
  • Busy Bee Lifestyles
  • Holiday Go Lightly
  • Photographik
  • Let’s Eat Cake Fundraiser
  • Yoga Jewelry
  • Style Me Pretty

recipe box

  • Grilled Bananas Foster
  • Hot Apple Pie Cocktail
  • Ye Olde English Pub Special
  • All Grown Up S’mores
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wish-list

  • Early Bird Notecards
  • Kontur Rubber Vase
  • Lamina Dinnerware
  • Darjeeling Dishware
  • Butterfly Cupcake Wrappers