Something Green

We Moved!!!

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:58:29 -0500

Dear Friends, Something Green has recently packed up and moved our way across town (virtually...

Vintage Glamour

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:47:35 -0500

Vendor: Timeless Vixen When it comes to the most important element of any fabulous party,...

Eco Etsy Finds

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:00:46 -0500

From time to time, I like to browse both Etsy and Eco Etsy to see what sorts of fun, new products...

Vintage Tablescape

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:24:00 -0500

For those of you who have been keeping up with your reading, you know that I have been on a bit of...

Beautiful Reusable Flowers

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:04:16 -0500

If the thought of reusable flowers sends you into a panic, you’ll love these beautiful...

Vintage Jewelry Bouquets

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:00:00 -0500

Photo Credit: Peacock Feathers Events As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, I am (to the...

Seasonal Inspiration

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:58:00 -0500

Lately, I’ve been finding constant inspiration just about everywhere and in everything. So today,...

Living Favors

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:00:00 -0500

Photo Credit: Beau Coup & Dog and Bird Get Married When selecting your wedding favors, look no...

DIY: Recycled Mini-Lanterns

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:00:00 -0500

Photo Credit: www.weddingwhims.tumblr.com Here is a fun, super easy way to turn trash into adorable...

Something Green is on Facebook! We're so Trendy.

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:15:52 -0500

Yipee! SOMETHING GREEN now has its very own Facebook page! Help spread the word by becoming a true...

“Sweet” Favors/Gifts

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:55:00 -0500

Recently, a friend described a small party she attended. She offered the typical details – the...

"Good fortune is what happens when opportunity meets with planning.” -Thomas Edison"

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:39:07 -0500

““Good fortune is what happens when opportunity meets with planning.” -Thomas...

Tying the knot in Vegas: Something borrowed, something green

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:13:38 -0500

Tying the knot in Vegas: Something borrowed, something green: This is such an excellent article,...

Swap Party

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:00:00 -0500

www.Etsy.com Although my friends don’t know it yet, I’m secretly planning an upcoming Swap Party....

wdesignw: Vintage Wedding Dresses Check out this great article...

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:13:00 -0500

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Vintage Wedding Dresses

Check out this great article about how to find the perfect vintage wedding dress (with some cute photos, too!).

Fair Trade Table Linens

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:00:00 -0500

www.theafricahouse.com Recently, I’ve been on the hunt for an interesting table runner. I have a...

"Paperless" Invites, Greeting Cards and Save-the-Dates

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:47:00 -0500

www.luckymag.com An excellent compromise between staying green and staying stylish can be found at...

"Our life is frittered away by detail…Simplify, simplify.” -Henry David Thoreau"

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:09:16 -0500

““Our life is frittered away by detail…Simplify, simplify.” -Henry David...

Creative Napkin "Rings"

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:07:35 -0500

All images, Etsy.com Recycled vintage brooches pinned to neatly rolled or folded napkins are a...

Now that the holidays are over, many of us tend to spend time...

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:04:06 -0500

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Now that the holidays are over, many of us tend to spend time cleaning up our lives…literally. For me, this usually involves cleaning out closets and drawers in an effort to make more room for the gifts I received and to get myself organized for a new year. Often, this is a season when I like to fill up bags with clothing and gently used house ware items to donate. However, these organizational adventures are also a great time to search out some (perhaps overlooked) household items that can easily be given new decorative life at one of the many events you will host in the upcoming year.

One idea that I recently came across is to create small table centerpieces using books. As you clean out your home in the coming weeks, look for old books that you have stored in cabinets and in various nooks around your home. Though their content doesn’t matter, try to locate books that are hardcover and are a range of sizes. Once you have selected the books, remove their paper flaps to reveal beautifully colored covers. Stack the books on top of one another and secure the pile with a piece of fabric, twine or ribbon. For an added touch, decorate the books’ edges using rubber stamps. Design your wedding or shower tabletops by selecting stamps that will display inspired words, such as “congratulations” or “love.” If you’re hosting a child’s birthday party, stamp the edges of the books with the name of each child in attendance. For a small lunch or dinner party, try pressing each book’s edge with an appropriate seasonal stamp, such as a branch or leaf for a fall gathering or a nautical design for a summer get-together.

This is an easy centerpiece idea that embraces the idea of “reuse,” costs very little, and can be easily arranged in just a few minutes when unexpected company arrives.