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Something Green's Blog – November 2010 Archive (6)

Post-Holiday Clean Up

Now that the autumn holidays are over take some time to reorganize your cleaning supplies in preparation for the winter entertaining season. Tidy up closets and cabinet shelves with a collection of convenient see-through storage canisters. Reused and recycled glass jars, such as Mason jars, jelly jars and spaghetti-sauce jars, serve as easy…

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Added by Something Green on November 30, 2010 at 2:40pm — No Comments

Heart-Healthy Favors

Treat your Thanksgiving guests to some heart-healthy favors this year by creating cones made from reclaimed fabric remnants, which can then be filled with nuts or other small snacks.…

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Added by Something Green on November 22, 2010 at 11:40am — No Comments

Burlap Runners

In recent years burlap (a sustainable textile) has made a new name for itself in the world of décor and party design. Neutral burlap table runners lend to an elegant aesthetic when paired with vintage-inspired place settings and delicate votives.

Photos: The Wedding Chicks…

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Added by Something Green on November 17, 2010 at 9:42am — No Comments

Make a Wish

No need to blow out a candle to make a wish thanks to these wishbone napkin rings. To get the look simply wash and dry natural wishbones and coat each in a layer of metallic paint. This is an easy eco way to create a modern autumnal place setting.

Photo: Martha Stewart…

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Added by Something Green on November 16, 2010 at 11:14am — No Comments

Custom Tea

Offer your guests a stylish (and eco) choice post-dinner by arranging reclaimed mason jars filled with varieties of organic teas around each table. To keep things custom, create colorful, one-of-a-kind tags for each bag.

Photo: Once Wed…

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Added by Something Green on November 10, 2010 at 9:06am — No Comments

A Glass Rainbow

We love the simplistic beauty found in a collection of assorted glass canisters. Whether you choose to display bottles in the same color family or to collect a mixture of jewel-toned pieces, the final look is certain to be one of modern sophistication. Before tossing used bottles or jars give them a second life. Does their color or shape make…

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Added by Something Green on November 9, 2010 at 1:12pm — No Comments