Eco Party Time

The world right now is in complete bouncing baby bliss since the royal baby made his debut last month. Our article this week celebrates that theme as well. Something you may not know about me is I love planning and throwing Brilliantly Green baby showers almost as much as I love Brilliantly Green weddings

A very dear friend of mine, Lindsey, is a very pregnant mama-to-be. I recently threw her (and her future daughter, Lucy) a pink and green “Little Sprout” shower. I’ve always loved parallels between babies and plants–they both start so tiny and grow so quickly. They both inspire us as adults and we pour our hopes for the future and lots of love into both as well.

Eco-chic Baby Shower – Setting the Green Garden Scene

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Our eco party goddess Melissa have some great ideas to help you set up your perfect party dessert table!

We get so busy during parties that we forget to pay attention to the layout of the table. Many of us even don't know how to set up the table. If you follow Melissa's advice you will notice a huge difference in the event photos. Also do not forget to set up our stone paper garland behind the table to further add some color to your pictures.

A few extra touches to your dessert table will make your decorations look perfect! Happy planning!

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Melissa Wagner-Gens is Ecopartytime's

It seems like everywhere I look this summer, my friends and family are pregnant. My mind (naturally) has turned to Brilliantly GreenTM baby showers.

I’ve seen amazing themes like “Waddle It Be” baby ducks, “Which team are you on?” Football, shabby chic “Bow Tie or Barrette” and “Which flavor” ice cream social gender reveals. But when Dani, my country-loving friend found out she was having a baby, I knew we needed an eco-chic & unique Country Cowboy or Cowgirl Gender Reveal.

Eco-friendly Baby Shower Gender Reveal – Setting the scene, ranch style

For country décor, I went with bandanas in the traditional baby colors of blue and pink (reused later to make a crib set for the baby’s room) and layered in cowboy elements like vintage ropes, hats and saddles borrowed from various members of my family. I also used recycled western iron art from Aspen Ironworks www.AspenIronworks.com

Garden Tea Party Sandwiches and Treats

It wouldn't be a tea party without tiny finger sandwiches. Tea sandwiches are simple to make. Take thin slices of sandwich bread, slice off the edges (save for another use such as bread stuffing or bread crumbs), spread on a very thin layer of butter and fill with classics such as cream cheese and thin cucumber slices; egg salad; chicken salad; or even peanut butter and jelly spread in a thin layer on the bread. Cut these sandwiches into triangles and place them on a china plate for serving.

A Shabby Chic Garden Tea Party wouldn't be complete without an assortment of dainty sweets. Make or purchase from your local bakery beautiful little cookies, colorful cake pops and petit fours. Floral cupcakes will seem as if they were picked from your garden, and when wrapped in Olivia recycled linen paper cupcake wrappers,

On St. Patrick’s Day, everyone is Irish! Today we are happy to bring you some tips to help you celebrate this popular holiday in eco party style! Here are our top 4 choices to use for a fun-filled St. Patty’s Day:

1. Green EcoGarland

This Be Green! EcoGarland will add a bright splash of green to your St. Patty’s Day event! Place one in the entry way, one over the dessert table, or anywhere you want to have a colorful stand out piece. EcoGarlands are a fantastic eco product because they are printed using environmentally friendly, non-toxic inks. They are made from TerraSkin ®, paper made from stone. These garlands are also degradable in nature at the end of their use, so get a few of them and dress up your party!

Spring has sprung with its pastel colors, baby animals and all manners of blooming plants and flowers. I have always loved weddings in March, April and May. A spring wedding is sweet and innocent and full of new beginnings. When you plan your fragrant and fabulous green spring wedding, don’t forget to check out EcoPartyTime’s extensive line of eco-chic wedding favors. We’ve got you covered!

Eco-chic Wedding Favors – Love is Blooming All Around

The first thing I think about when I hear the word “spring” is blooming flowers. If your wedding theme is a floral one - daffodils, lilacs, & hyacinths are popular choices – consider using our new Seed

A Shabby Chic Garden Tea Party Needs a Lovely Setting

It wouldn't be a shabby chic garden tea party without setting it in a beautiful garden. If you don't have a garden, blooming with spring or summer flowers behind your home, see if you can borrow the garden of a grandmother, aunt, or other close relative to host your party. If that isn't possible, check with your local Chamber of Commerce to see if there is a garden or park available for private parties.

Shabby Chic Clothing Style is Part of the Fun at this Tea Party

It's eco-friendly to dress up for a shabby chic tea party. Your guests should aim to dress in Sunday best, proper lady attire. They can choose clothing already in their closets, purchased in a thrift store or from another recycled source. Or they can dress in eco-friendly Sarah Silk Princess Dresses and Sarah Silk Garlands for a more whimsical look. Ladylike