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.
Photo: Emmaline Bride
Added by Something Green on December 1, 2010 at 7:54pm —
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