Kid-Friendly: School-Themed Party

As the school year winds to a close, celebrate your child's academic achievements by hosting a school-themed party! Glass mason jars filled with beans (or other compostable fillers) can house classic #2 pencils. Keep things informal by lining tables with sheets of Kraft paper and encourage the kiddies to doodle!
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Easy Woodland Centerpiece

In a word, eco-entertaining should be easy. That’s why we are so in love with this simple, yet sophisticated, woodland centerpiece. By assembling some found wood, natural moss and a simple vase filled with several textural sprigs, anyone can easily create an affordable eco-chic centerpiece.

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Charming Woodland Table Numbers

There is no need to over think creative eco place card options thanks to this simple DIY idea. Simply secure homemade tags made from twine and recycled cardstock onto thick pieces of fallen branches in order to create charming one-of-a-kind table numbers and place cards.

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Natural Harvest-Inspired Accents

No need to toss too-long tablecloths when prepping your Thanksgiving table setting. With a bit of twine and some natural harvest-inspired accents, such as dried slices of citrus fruits, pesky linens can easily be draped to fit any sized table.

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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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Birch Accents

Embrace the autumn season by adding rustic wood accents to your party décor. Hollowed out pieces of fallen birch make beautifully textural receptacles for flowers, feathers and other natural objects.

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Sprigs of Herbs

Looking to dress up a simple set of cloth napkins? Decorate cloth napkins with strips of linen, several sprigs of fresh herbs, such as aromatic lavender, and a snip of twine for a bit of rustic flair. 

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Natural Seating

When hosting an outdoor affair offer your guests casual, eco-friendly seating options. Create a rustic outdoor aisle with bales of hay. To ensure your guests’ comfort drape crisp quilts, sheets or tapestries across each bale.

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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.

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Fall Centerpiece

When creating autumn centerpieces look to the natural world for inspiration.  Gourds, kumquats and pumpkins are only a few examples of the hardy, colorful vegetables available for simply elegant fall centerpieces. 

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Branches & Birds

There is no need to sacrifice your eco commitment in order to create a dramatic tablescape. Reclaimed glass mason jars provide the perfect foundation for centerpieces created using a mixture of seasonal flowers (to add color), natural branches (to create height) and small origami birds (to add originality).

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Happy Autumn!

As the warm weather slowly shifts into a cool breeze take the time to visit local farms and have fun with a harvest-full of new design inspiration! A simple basket filled with “smiling” gourds is a great way to bring a bit of happiness to your guests at your first autumn festivity. Enjoy the season!

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Autumn Eco Décor Inspiration

Although summer will long be our favorite season, growing up in the Northeast encourages a certain love of the changing seasons. In addition to cozy new scarves and crisp autumn air, September means fall-inspired party décor. Whether it is a laid-back potluck, a harvest celebration or a formal dinner party, take a cue from the natural world when creating your fall party aesthetic. Fresh mosses make for elegant table runners and woodland-inspired centerpieces that are simultaneously earthy and modern. However, a woodland theme can be incorporated into more than just a single centerpiece. Consider using natural elements such as bark and birch to create one-of-a-kind coasters, trivets and a multitude of other eco-chic accents.

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Found Wood Vases

With autumn approaching, party décor will soon be making the shift from bright, seaside-inspired palettes to more earthy tones. As you begin to think about creative decorative touches for your fall affairs consider this idea, which transforms found natural elements into table-ready accents. Give thick pieces of fallen branches a second life as rustic place card holders and vases. When the party is done, compost the branches to help support your zero-waste party-planning efforts.

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