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Herb Centerpieces and Favors

This time of year, nearly every grocer, garden center and farmers’ market boasts a wide variety of fresh herbs for sale. This summer, take advantage of local agriculture by incorporating herbs such as thyme,…

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Added by Something Green on June 28, 2010 at 5:46pm — 4 Comments

Paper Flowers

Avoid unwanted pesticides and a short shelf life by substituting some live flowers with ornate paper flowers instead. Paper flowers can be enjoyed for months after an event and, compliments of their intricate designs, are certain to be the buzz among guests at nearly any cocktail hour.…

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Added by Something Green on June 24, 2010 at 5:06pm — 2 Comments

Napkin Pillowcases

Leave it to a few spills to turn an otherwise lovely set of cloth napkins into a collection of strays. Add some color to an al fresco meal by refashioning spare cloth napkins into beautiful,…

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Added by Something Green on June 23, 2010 at 5:42pm — No Comments

Unexpected Vases

Still convinced that a beautiful vase needs to be crafted from crystal and come with a hefty price tag? Be eco-friendly and budget-friendly by sorting through your cabinets and closets with a new set of eyes in order to discover common household items that can be reused as lovely vases or other decorative canisters.…

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Added by Something Green on June 22, 2010 at 7:05pm — No Comments

Summer Decorating

Today marks the official start of summer. If you're planning a party

sometime between now and Labor Day, take advantage of the many seasonal

foods, beautiful outdoor venues and natural decor elements that are

available to you throughout this inherently relaxed season.

Happy summer everyone!

Photos: Martha Stewart & New Jersey Life &… Continue

Added by Something Green on June 21, 2010 at 10:57pm — 3 Comments

Farm Fresh Favors

Help support local agriculture by offering your guests seasonal produce, such as beautifully colored heirloom tomatoes, as favors. For a farm stand feel, arrange the produce in large baskets so that guests can take their time sorting through them. You can also supply guests with eco-friendly burlap bags, which they can use to carry home their…

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Added by Something Green on June 16, 2010 at 9:08pm — No Comments

Repurposed Magazine Pomander

Pomanders, also known as kissing balls, are versatile accents that are

perfect for nearly any party. Often made from fresh flowers, pomanders

are commonly used to dress up an otherwise simple aisle or are hung

from the back of a chair for a burst of color. However, when clustered

together on a tabletop, they also make for modern centerpieces. If

you’re thinking about incorporating kissing balls into your décor, stop

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Added by Something Green on June 15, 2010 at 5:20pm — No Comments

Hosting an Eco-Friendly Nautical-Themed Cocktail Party!

Thinking about hosting a cocktail party this summer? Pay a visit to our friends at the Eco Luxe Life to check out our guest post about throwing an… Continue

Added by Something Green on June 14, 2010 at 9:04pm — No Comments

Wine Bottle Vases

Save up all those used wine bottles! Simply rinse the used bottles with

warm, soapy water and allow them to fully air dry. Once clean, give the

bottles a second life as vintage-inspired vases. For coherency, use

only one flower variety and place a single stem into each bottle for an

easy, eco-look.

Photo: 100 Layer Cake…

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Added by Something Green on June 10, 2010 at 5:59pm — No Comments

Cookie Cutter Favors

If I had to pick two words to describe my favorite type of décor, I’d pick easy and inexpensive. When trying to dress up chairs, forgo slipcovers and keep things simple. Hang a

heart-shaped cookie cutter from a chair with a pretty piece of ribbon

to add a touch of shabby chic style to your table. The cookie cutters,

which can also double as favors, cost only a few cents each…

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Added by Something Green on June 9, 2010 at 4:43pm — 2 Comments

Core Bamboo

Back in January, we had the pleasure of stumbling across Core Bamboo while browsing the aisles of the New York City Gift Show. Core Bamboo

makes beautiful, eco-friendly serving pieces, including trays, bowls

and servers, that are functional enough and stylish enough for any

party, big or small. Each of the company's products are made from 100%

organically grown bamboo, a sustainable material,… Continue

Added by Something Green on June 8, 2010 at 4:56pm — 2 Comments

Woodland-Inspired Décor

Embrace the beauty of the outdoors by designing a woodland-inspired

party. Look for creative ways to weave natural elements, such as small

wood accents and colorful feathers, into your décor. When situated

beside elegant plates and stemware, earthy slabs of beautifully

textured tree bark and lush moss-filled terrariums are decidedly

stylish and sophisticated.

Photos: Once Wed…

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Added by Something Green on June 7, 2010 at 9:24pm — No Comments

Recycled T-Shirt Necklace

No need to toss that old t-shirt. Instead, give it a second life as a funky, summer-worthy necklace.

Not only will the necklace be fun to wear, but it will also be fun to

make. Consider inviting over some friends for a casual afternoon of

wine, light fare and recycled crafts. The eco-friendly craft project

will also be a fun… Continue

Added by Something Green on June 3, 2010 at 2:05pm — No Comments

Assorted Glass Arrangement

Thinking about what to do with all of your unused vases? Gather a collection of glass canisters, such as small vases, apothecary bottles and cleaned out jelly jars. Organize the jars in a small serving tray, which will provide a sense of coherency to the otherwise mismatched pieces. In no particular order, place small, delicate clippings in a…

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Added by Something Green on June 2, 2010 at 3:59pm — No Comments

Bridesmaids Dresses

Rather than ask each member of your bridal party to purchase a specific dress to wear exclusively to your wedding, consider asking bridesmaids to purchase dresses they may actually get to wear a second (or third…

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Added by Something Green on June 1, 2010 at 7:34pm — 2 Comments