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Let's Change Floral Foam
I have had a lot of positive remarks from the community regarding the conversation I've started about Floral Foam on this blog. Many folks don't even realize how wasteful it...
Eco-Friendly Memorial Spray
It's a challenging time when people are saying goodbye to a friend or family member at the end of life. But, I meet the challenge proudly as I know I...
Organic or All Natural Beauty Products
It all soaks in... A year or two ago I came across Skin Deep, a cosmetic database that lists hundreds of different beauty and body products and how potentially harmful...
The Green Festival, San Francisco
Green Weddings and Green People in San Francisco www.greenfestivals.org And no, we're not all eating granola. I like granola like everyone else, but I definitely don't see myself as "granola"...
My favorite Recycled things #2
Snow, Winter Weddings and Wonderlands I live in California. So, I don't see much snow, and when I do, it's because I've decided to head to the mountains. I have...
Biodegradable Floral Foam?
Non-toxic and Biodegradable Floral Foam, Where are You? I wrote a post a few months ago about the toxins found in floral foam and that it's essentially made of plastic...
IKEA is earth friendly, right?
Sustainable or Not: IKEA (the big blue box) Now, I love the idea of affordable household goods, tools, dishware, furniture and plants all in one big store. I especially like...
Growing Flowers for Floral Design
Reinventing a Backyard Turning a friend's yard into a Floral Harvest I've been wanting to start growing larger quantities of flowers and greens so that I can use them in...
Silk or Artificial Flowers are not the option
"Silk" or artificial flowers are NOT a sustainable or eco-friendly option Now I remember when I used to help my aunt decorate for weddings, we used silk flowers (actually plastic,...
Vintage and Natural Seating Cards
The ABC's of finding your seat When it comes to events with sit down breakfast, lunch or dinner, I love the idea of the seating card and finding a way...
Floral Foam: Not so green
Since people are having a hard time getting the msds sheets, I am copying and posting the msds sheet for smither's oasis foam and linking it here. You can also...
Review: www.greenyour.com
Review of the site: www.greenyour.com I'm always on the lookout for helpful eco-conscious sites that have good and easily accessible information about weddings and wedding planning. Well, I happened upon...