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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...
Succulent Weddings
Here's a post from my blog by the Knot: Simple succulent weddings. I thought I would share here as well, because my message is clear and the pictures are lovely....
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...
local and seasonal
Just a quick post to show you some colorful photos of some bouquets I created for a wedding last year. Love the dark purples and the seasonal amaranth. Local kale,...
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...
In the Gorgeous and Green Boutique #1
The boutique is taking up a good amount of my time these days. But that's not a bad thing, mostly because I've been trying my hardest to create and find...
Thanksgiving Centerpieces and green thanks
Photos courtesy of Corduroy Media I recently shared some pics and some thoughts with the Allison Beck, an editor of a website in NYC called The Daily Meal. They showcased...
Eco-Friendly Memorial Spray
It's a challenging time when people are saying goodbye to a friend or family member at the end of life. But, I meet the challenge proudly as I know I...
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...