Archive for the ‘green’ Category
Monday, September 5th, 2011
An endless fan of midcentury anything, I’ve been plotting for a long time to take my passion for creating handmade tea & cupcake stands of vintage china and add a modernist spin…
Last week, our High Tea for Alice etsy shop launched The Mod Hostess Stand, tiered tabletop centerpieces that showcase only the best in 1960s and 70s serving dishes and tableware.
I am in heaven, surrounded by the best of both worlds: antique porcelain dripping with rich, gold details and pop art plates and platters from the Eames years, all stacking up in new creations!
Calling all retro weddings… your candy bar buffet, sweets table or cupcakes have found their home. More on the way soon!
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Monday, July 18th, 2011
Over in our High Tea for Alice etsy shop, this wedding cupcake stand of white vintage china takes “upcycled” up, up and away. Measuring nearly 2 feet high, this grand tower offers extra room for more treats underneath its four tiers. Fans of high tea: this tea stand rises to the occasion. One-of-a-kind & perched on a pedestal, sweet pinks & greens pop on classic white porcelain. For Alice in Wonderland style, a proper cup & saucer in the vintage “Bridal Rose” pattern sit on top. Once the cupcakes are gone, use the stand for family celebrations at home. When assembled with just two or three tiers, it becomes a charming mini stand; $250.
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Monday, July 11th, 2011
While some wilt in this season, I love the mid-summer heat… and so do succulents. I spotted this simple succulent centerpiece trough of mohoghany wood on www.oliveandcocoa.com and thought it would make an easy and eco-chic centerpiece, especially for long, family-style tables. Order them just a bit in advance and enjoy them long after the last dance. At $74 each, they give many floral designers a run for their money! Alternate them as one long centerpiece runner with the Frosted Votive Trough, $58 each. Both are 19″ long.
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Thursday, June 2nd, 2011
Anyone hosting an especially green wedding, or anyone who just loves Mother Nature & wants to treat her kindly, can appreciate these recycled champagne glasses sold in sets of six.
These generously sized, swirled toasting flutes are hand-blown from recycled glass in Columbia to acheive their pretty, organic design. No two are alike.
What’s more, they’re dishwasher safe!
Give the extra four flutes to your parents or to members of your bridal party for a special toast to long life and happiness on our beautiful plantet.
Recycled wedding champagne flutes, $59/six from At West End.
{And to fill those glasses, see this article on eco-friendly pink champagne and this guide to organic champagne.}
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Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
For 10-karat girls with a soft spot for the planet, this polished, eco-friendly necklace really shines.
Of course, I’d love the diamond version, too!
But this one’s a little bit more rock-and-roll with jeans and a v-neck tee. And very bridesmaid-gift-worthy.
Designed by Stephanie Maslow-Blackman, its traditional emerald shape catches the eye in earth-loving recycled sterling silver.
The metal diamond necklace is handmade in New York and available at uncommongoods.com; $60.
See the sterling silver metal diamond ring to go with…
And the silver diamond stud earrings…
I do love the round brilliant ones.
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Tuesday, March 1st, 2011
Should you, by chance, have a tea station at your wedding, do consider this incredible add-in: rose petal-infused honey.
Naturally, it is quite something on toast as well. (Maybe you will have a toast station, too… Everyone loves the lost art of toast!)
I found my little jar tucked on a shelf in a lunch spot with a gourmet goodies market while meeting an old friend in L.A. What luck! It is made by Mockingbird Meadows, a biodynamic honey and herb in my home state of Ohio. Get your first jar of rose petal honey here; $10/jar.
And while you are thinking of tea and weddings, I had to share the cutest wedding with a vintage teacup favor station I will ever see.
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Tuesday, August 10th, 2010
Salvaged mason jars have been hugely popular for rustic weddings for a while now. They do have an obvious yet practical charm.
We usually see them spilling over with blooming wildflowers or gleaming en masse filled with crushed ice & watermelon lemonade.
This time, they’re twinkling a soft yellow-orange above, set against a turning sky like fireflies at dusk.
Not to fuel a trend, but lovely is lovely.
And these we couldn’t resist.
Straight from the wholesome midwest & ready to hang; $38 for six upcycled glass jar lanterns, string of lights & hooks by treasureagain on etsy.
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Wednesday, August 4th, 2010
Yesterday I picked up an adorable vintage card from a little etsy shop called Vintage Arts Supplies. Now you can visit it, too…
I know my Sweetie would love to find one mailed to his office or left by his razor. But ephemera like these others from Marsh’s shop also make treasured save the dates, thank yous, or ”Will you be my bridesmaid?” notes.
These reclaimed blasts-from-the-past are eco-friendly, too. Add ribbons, buttons, glitter & your own sweet sentiments.
They’re just a few dollars each, no more than a store-bought card. And someone has carefully stored them all these years just for you. The feel, the scent, the old-fashioned artwork… there’s nothing like sending (or receiving!) a little vintage card.
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Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
At first glance, guests would never guess this shining handbag was pieced together from hand-crocheted swirls of aluminum pull tabs surrounding discs made from post-consumer recycled bottoms of cans.
But indeed, this visionary, earth-friendly purse would make a stunning sidekick for any bride who even takes her wedding fashion to the eco-smart extreme. It’s metallic, modern, edgy, and a definite conversation piece for occasions well beyond the wedding day.
Zipper closure with one interior zipper pocket. Handmade by fair-trade co-ops, $145 from the MoMA Store.
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Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
Light & easy to carry, our paper cones make affordable & stylish alternatives to a traditional basket. In addition to being much less clunky, these handmade petal cones can be made custom to match any wedding scheme. Many brides order extras: larger ones to hold wedding programs or decorate the wedding aisle chairs or pews by filling them with simple DIY flower arrangements petals; smaller ones to fill with tossing petals for guests.
Our first eco-lovely wedding cone ever is in a modern, eco-friendly gray & yellow floral paper. (Here’s the secret: it’s actually wallpaper!) It is printed on paper from managed timber sources (for every tree chopped down, three are planted), has purely water-based inks & does not contain VOCs or solvents. This fresh floral with a vintage twist was inspired by the English cottage garden in spring, wild with untamed beauty. A soft ivory background with pale yellow flowers pairs wells with a gray-silver satin ribbon & long, luxe bows. We’ve lined the inside with yellow paper to make it sturdier, but if you’d like just the floral paper (to save paper) we can do that, too.
Perfectly sized for little girls, our custom wedding cones for flower girls measures about 10 inches long plus handle. Fill with petals, feathers, or confetti. Very unexpected & always tailored to your wedding colors or theme. See our wedding decor & flower girls cones… then, tell us all about your wedding so we can create something beautiful.
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