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Posts tagged “party”

Green Invitations: Say it on a Hanky

This might be a little over the top for a holiday party, but we're charmed by the idea of printing an invite on a hanky. A friend forwarded us the picture above (she was hunting for ideas for her wedd...

Using Branches On The Table

We're big fans of decorating a table with things that we have already or things we can find outside, rather than buying something new just for looks. During the fall, branches can look beautiful on ...

Simple Green: Bake Things Together

Between tomorrow and next Friday, we will be attending three separate Thanksgiving celebrations, one office potluck, and two birthday parties. ('Tis the season!) And since we enjoy cooking and never l...

What Host/Hostess Gifts Are You Giving This Year?

We've got a lot of events and dinners coming up over the next few months, so we're gathering ideas. What are you planning to give as a hostess gift this year?...

Eco-Friendly Party Ideas
Kiwi Magazine

If you're looking for some unique and inspirational ideas for birthday party themes that aren't too "themey" and also happen to be eco-friendly, Kiwi has quite a list! Here are our picks: ...

Cheap (Under $50) Green Tabletop Decor
Real Simple

During the holidays, we like to have friends over for dinner, and we like our table to look nice. But we don't like to spend a lot of money, and we don't like to buy things that we'll never use again....

How To: Make LED Lights for Party Decoration

Our DIY wedding is getting closer, but the challenge of lighting remains. The dinner will be held on a gravel road, lined by olive trees, with the nearest power outlet a good 200 yards away. We've a...

Green Tip: Throw a Book Swap Party

A good friend of ours recently returned to Texas after a lengthy stay on our couch. Before she left, she raided our bookshelf and grabbed five titles she'd been wanting to read. We have a lot of bo...

Plan a Green Super Bowl Party

The Super Bowl is this Sunday. What are your plans? We aren't really that big on football; however, that doesn't stop us from fully reveling in the fun and utter ridiculousness that is Super Bowl S...