Archive for July, 2009:

greenow biodiesel generators

Published on July 31st, 2009
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hip•hip•horray!
last year i blogged (ok, i bitched) about the slim pickins when it came to eco-friendly event generators.  it just seemed crazy to me that someone, somewhere hadn’t figured out someway to make them more effective.
now, not even a year later, i am happy to report that someone has gone out and done it.
sure, sure.  [...]

boothomatic: get yer party started!

Published on July 31st, 2009
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looking for the ultimate guest book?

look no further.   if you want your guest to leave truly animated takes on your party/wedding, you must–simply must, have the boothomatic!

created by a couple of Australians–who live & work [...]

clean plates

Published on July 24th, 2009
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what happens when food critic & an integrative nutritionist write a guide for healthy foods in nyc?
well, if you have not done so already,  pick up a clean plates ny and see!
it picks up where zagat’s leaves off–by focusing solely on eco-friendly restaurants in the five boroughs.
use it to plan your next dinner date, or [...]

green depot museum block party

Published on July 24th, 2009
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blue marble ice cream heads to rwanda

Published on July 23rd, 2009
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brooklyn’s most favorite ice cream just got even more delish!
they are taking their green/sustainable-minded business approach to the streets–the streets of Rwanda.  they are working with a group of women to open up their country’s first-ever all-local ice cream shop.
the women are members of Rwanda’s pioneer women’s drumming group and, six of them over to [...]

etsy: anna maria horner

Published on July 22nd, 2009
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i love these super cute cotton flowers by anna!
you can choose either a brooch or hair clip fastener.  i bet she’d make them into ponytail holders though.  in which case, they would make great summer napkin ring holders doubled as party favors!
xo

paper pinwheels at kate’s paperie

Published on July 22nd, 2009
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kate’s is an incredible resource for all your paper needs.
this is not news.  what is super cool and exciting, are the fun workshops they have on-going this summer!  check out the paper pinwheel making class–wouldn’t they be cute as placecards for your next shindig?  in august, they have  a slew of summer entertaining crafts lined [...]

gift registry at green depot

Published on July 22nd, 2009
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i love green depot!
and any earth-loving bride & groom will too because they have an online gift registry!
whether you want to start your new life together by painting your walls, installing  CFL lightbulbs or attacking it hardcore with full-on renovations like icestone countertops , sinks or new carpets/tile–you can ask your guests pretty please for [...]

credo tree planting

Published on July 21st, 2009
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i admit it.
i am a sucker for this type of marketing.
but, all you have to do is join one of the most intelligent and fun activism communities on the internet, and they will thank you by planting a tree in your honor.
yes, it’s a little bunk, as they are only doing up to 2,000 trees.  [...]

looking for an outdoor wedding location?

Published on July 7th, 2009
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jefferson market garden, just might be the answer.
strolling along the other day, i happened into this quiet little gem of a garden. it has never been open when i previously walked by–being the sucker i am for garden spaces, upon seeing the open gates, i had to go in.
you are greeted by a central [...]

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