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more of the bouquet and boutonniere
I was able to get more pics from the photographer Michelle Beckwith for the lovely DIY wedding at Stern Grove in San Francisco last year. Here are some close-up shots...
A Vintage Jewel of a Wedding
I just posted a blog on The Knot's Green Weddings website, about a wedding I helped with last year. I am reposting it here to share the gorgeous colors and...
Recycled Silver Jewelry at Gorgeous and Green
At the Gorgeous and Green Boutique we are offering some recycled silver jewelry from Licky Drake. Her pieces are vintage and rustic, and of course eco-friendly. She uses 100% recycled...
Interview with a local Event Planner
Here's a post from my Green.Weddings.com blog that shares an interview with Vera Devera, of Va De Vie Events, here in the Bay Area. I've worked with Vera on a...
bouquets on bikes
I love that so many of my local customers ride to the Gorgeous and Green boutique on their bikes. I take special care in wrapping their bouquets in recycled kraft...
Let's Change Floral Foam
I have had a lot of positive remarks from the community regarding the conversation I've started about Floral Foam on this blog. Many folks don't even realize how wasteful it...
Simply City Hall
Weddings come in all shapes and sizes, and sometimes the most simple can be the most beautiful (and the most green and eco-friendly). I find nothing more romantic than a...
Gorgeous and Green Deliveries!
I have been doing a lot of gorgeous deliveries for Gorgeous and Green, my new sustainable floral boutique in Berkeley, CA. It's been hard to remember to take pics, but...
Bay Area (green) Event Venue
And a great place for a soak! I recently posted a blog on The Knot's Green.Weddings.com website about Wilbur hot springs, a wonderful hot spring location not far from the...
Avoid Oil
OK, so the oil spill is huge. I think about it daily and it's upsetting that more people aren't outraged. We need to start doing something besides complain. If you...
Opening a sustainable retail shop
Hi all, I've been busy. I haven't been posting regularly because I've been working on opening up a retail shop in Berkeley! I plan to keep you updated on the...
Green Wedding Photography
An interview with a green photographer A few weeks ago I posted an interview I did with a local sustainable photographer here in the Bay Area. Her name is Kira...