Here is a pretty way to freshen up a spring party! Create an easy, compostable DIY runner by spreading vibrant green lemon leaves down the center of your table. Complete the look by nestling several bright yellow lemons throughout the leaves.
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Added by Something Green on April 5, 2011 at 4:11pm —
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Matchbook favors are nothing new in the world of entertaining. Put a modern eco twist on this old classic by creating your own DIY matchstick favors. Clean glass Mason jars are the ideal vessels to display handfuls of strike-anywhere matches for each of your guests to take away.
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Added by Something Green on March 21, 2011 at 6:50pm —
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Before your next visit with your florist, consider browsing online vendors such as Etsy for sparkly vintage belts. The belts, which can be found in a variety of colors and prices, are a stylish way to wrap a bouquet.
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Added by Something Green on February 16, 2011 at 7:47pm —
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We LOVE (pun intended) this adorable and easy to assemble DIY Valentine's Day centerpiece. To create this look, start by sorting through your craft closet for two transparent glass vases (one that can fit inside the other). Place the smaller vase into the center of the larger vase. Fill the space between the two vases with colorful conversation heart candies. To finish your sweet centerpiece, use the center vase as a receptacle for cheerful flowers.
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Added by Something Green on February 14, 2011 at 5:28pm —
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Who says table accents have to perfectly match in order to create a sense of design coherency? An assortment of found candlesticks (scour garage sales, flea markets and the like for inexpensive finds) look chic when paired with elegant tapers in a neutral hue.
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Added by Something Green on January 26, 2011 at 3:34pm —
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Add a bit of cheer to a winter celebration by creating clean and crisp citrus centerpieces. A simple glass bowl filled with lemons, tangerines or other citrus fruits is a simple and cost-effective way to create colorful centerpieces year-round.
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Added by Something Green on January 19, 2011 at 4:14pm —
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Add a touch of gothic glamour to your table setting by substituting traditional vases with vintage pharmacy bottles. Online vendors, such as
Etsy, carry an eclectic assortment of the bottles at fair prices (we love the bottles adorned with French script, see below).
Added by Something Green on January 18, 2011 at 4:57pm —
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One person’s trash is certainly another person’s treasure, as proven by this brightly colored outdoor party. Everything from soda cans to jelly jars to reused pint boxes are given a charming second life thanks to a bit of playful creative vision.
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Added by Something Green on January 13, 2011 at 8:37pm —
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When wintry weather blows into town, a burst of bright color can go a pretty long way. Get out of a cold weather rut by setting your party table with brightly colored vintage plates, secondhand pastel-hued glasses and reclaimed bold blue mason jars.…
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Added by Something Green on January 10, 2011 at 8:50pm —
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There is no need to over think creative eco place card options thanks to this simple DIY idea. Simply secure homemade tags made from twine and recycled cardstock onto thick pieces of fallen branches in order to create charming one-of-a-kind table numbers and place cards.
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Added by Something Green on January 5, 2011 at 6:01pm —
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Ring in the New Year with chic recycled décor. With just a few snips and a bit of creativity, leftover rolls of holiday wrapping paper are transformed into decidedly sophisticated streamers.
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Added by Something Green on January 3, 2011 at 6:39pm —
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Time to put the final trimming on your tree before your holiday guests arrive? Use resources that you likely have around your home, such as loose buttons, to create quick last minute touches for your festive soiree.…
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Added by Something Green on December 23, 2010 at 5:19pm —
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When in search of storage for small favors, rather than purchase paper cones, which will more than likely end up in the trash, organize your treats in edible waffle cones. Fill each waffle cone with small tasty favors, such as roasted nuts. Rest one cone at each place setting for an…
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Added by Something Green on December 22, 2010 at 1:41pm —
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Add some festive color to your holiday bar display without the need to add extra waste. Sprinkle loose (compost-friendly) cranberries in your ice cube trays prior to freezing. Once frozen, fill all your ice buckets with these very merry ice cubes for an extra pop of holiday cheer.
Added by Something Green on December 20, 2010 at 10:50am —
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There is no need to waste tons of money (and resources) in order to add a splash of festive color to your holiday table setting. Handfuls of cranberries (which can be cooked or composted after serving a decorative use) offer beautiful bursts of red to any tabletop. Fill small glasses and votive holders with cranberries as well as simple handwritten notes for instant…
Added by Something Green on December 13, 2010 at 7:03pm —
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Create a unique holiday tree with these quick (and compostable) DIY ornaments. First, preheat your oven to 200 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Gather a variety of citrus fruits – including oranges, lemons, tangerines, blood oranges, grapefruits and the like – and cut into thin…
Added by Something Green on December 9, 2010 at 7:59pm —
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Too many holiday greeting cards left over from last year? Before you toss them into the trash consider reusing them to create charming DIY gift tags. The festive artwork will add an extra dose of holiday cheer to all of your presents this season.…
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Added by Something Green on December 7, 2010 at 8:41pm —
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Put old seed packets to good use this holiday by transforming them into colorful eco-friendly ornaments. Don’t have any lying around? Look to online retailers and local botanical gardens for vintage seed packets that contain unique heirloom seeds (as well as beautifully nostalgic artwork). Come January consider putting the packets aside until…
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Added by Something Green on December 6, 2010 at 7:03pm —
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Beat the winter blues this year with an eco-chic bouquet made from silver, gold and ivory-hued vintage brooches. After your ceremony display the bouquet in a festive vase to display with your holiday décor.
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Added by Something Green on December 1, 2010 at 7:54pm —
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Now that the autumn holidays are over take some time to reorganize your cleaning supplies in preparation for the winter entertaining season. Tidy up closets and cabinet shelves with a collection of convenient see-through storage canisters. Reused and recycled glass jars, such as Mason jars, jelly jars and spaghetti-sauce jars, serve as easy…
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Added by Something Green on November 30, 2010 at 8:40pm —
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