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Showing posts with label Flowers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Flowers. Show all posts
Garden Envy
My beautiful Mama (proof by the picture to the left!)sent me a bunch of photos showing off their sprouting flower, herb and vegetable garden. *drool I wish I had a small plot of land to grow delicious fresh and purely organic foods that I could whip up for miss Juliette! If I could I'd grow asparagus, carrots, parsnips, strawberries, lemons, avocados (nevermind that I have no knowledge as to what can and can't grow in what climate). For now I'll enjoy the photos and the visits to their house where I can live that dream for a little while.
*All images courtesy of my Mama!
C'est Une Belle Vie
Sometimes a photo can capture how beautiful we as humans can exist alongside nature...
The chair is rusted so beautifully and the aloe is bursting with life...
Eggs are so pure and lovely...
Ah, Magnolias...
All images & inspiration by the amazing blog Simply Lovely
The chair is rusted so beautifully and the aloe is bursting with life...
Eggs are so pure and lovely...
Ah, Magnolias...
All images & inspiration by the amazing blog Simply Lovely
Eco-Fashionista: Flower Power
We all know flower print is all the rage this summer - but artist
Nicole Dextras takes it to a whole new level! She has designed evening
wear out of foliage! According to her,
"It points the concept of environmental art into the realm of the body
as politic and the hegemony of the fashion industry". Red carpet
anyone? You know that this outfit is COMPLETELY organic! hahaha LOVES it!
Image: Made from Camellia Flowers, Lilac Flowers, Yucca Leaves, Laurel Leaves, and Thorns.
Medium Format Photography.
Blog Inspiration
Doing my daily check of blogs, I came across some beautiful home decor shots. I am in the process of setting up house myself and eat photo I see like this makes me want to take a deep breath, a big pause and start over with all new colors and designs....
All images from {frolic!}
Trying to stay eco-friendly when decorating is hard sometimes, you've got to reign in your desires to "start over" and buy all new....buying vintage and used is great, but try to reinvent what you have, repaint furniture, wallpaper your bathroom and work with what you have. And of course pick up a few things here and there if you must!
I love large vased flowers like this...
Organized chaos is my favorite look, so hard to achieve!
I love how cool and calm this room looks....
(Images: http://elseachelsea.typepad.com/frolic/)
All images from {frolic!}
Trying to stay eco-friendly when decorating is hard sometimes, you've got to reign in your desires to "start over" and buy all new....buying vintage and used is great, but try to reinvent what you have, repaint furniture, wallpaper your bathroom and work with what you have. And of course pick up a few things here and there if you must!
I love large vased flowers like this...
Organized chaos is my favorite look, so hard to achieve!
I love how cool and calm this room looks....
(Images: http://elseachelsea.typepad.com/frolic/)
Eco-Mama Prezzies!
As Mother's Day approaches, it's time to think about what you're going lavish her with. There are many ideas that involve your creativity and just a little bit of cash. We all know the economy stinks right now (man am I sick of hearing about it!) but that doesn't mean your mama has to suffer, right!
Stock up at your local nursery and/or garden store. Organic Bouquet still can get your gifts to Mom on time! I love their 'Hens & Chicks' succulent plant, affordable and super easy to take care of.
Of course there's no need to order online, head to your local spot and pick out a beautiful plant that will last much longer than flowers. Make sure you ask about care instructions (you can write this on your card) and pick up any plant food that might be needed. Plants come in all prices and sizes, so you can't go wrong with this idea.
If you live near your mama, wake up early on Sunday and cook her a 100% organic pancake breakfast. Use the Internet to find your recipe, replace ingredients for organic ones, get farmer's market fresh berries and don't forget a cup of fair trade
coffee!
Still stumped, don't waste your money on expensive cards, make your own. Get creative and use rubber stamps to personalize a beautiful folded piece of recycled paper, print a photo from your computer and write a loving message on the back or take the time to create a one of a kind card your own way. Whatever you just remember it's about Mama & it truly is the thought that counts.
(Images: www.gillbaby.com
Stock up at your local nursery and/or garden store. Organic Bouquet still can get your gifts to Mom on time! I love their 'Hens & Chicks' succulent plant, affordable and super easy to take care of.
Of course there's no need to order online, head to your local spot and pick out a beautiful plant that will last much longer than flowers. Make sure you ask about care instructions (you can write this on your card) and pick up any plant food that might be needed. Plants come in all prices and sizes, so you can't go wrong with this idea.
If you live near your mama, wake up early on Sunday and cook her a 100% organic pancake breakfast. Use the Internet to find your recipe, replace ingredients for organic ones, get farmer's market fresh berries and don't forget a cup of fair trade
coffee!
Still stumped, don't waste your money on expensive cards, make your own. Get creative and use rubber stamps to personalize a beautiful folded piece of recycled paper, print a photo from your computer and write a loving message on the back or take the time to create a one of a kind card your own way. Whatever you just remember it's about Mama & it truly is the thought that counts.
(Images: www.gillbaby.com
I just love when a huge store like Target takes on a green line, it means the masses will have the chance to sample the eco-wares I sometimes take for granted. Target has teamed up with MIO to create a line of garden ready products to ease you into Spring. MIO has a passion for sustainability, mix that with their love of design and you've got a line to drool over.
The line includes:
*Gardening Tools $7.99 each
*Solar Garden Lights (2 pack) $29.99
*Portable Hammock (my personal favorite) $59.99
*Watering Can $24.99
*Herbs (and container) $12.99
*Composter $99.99
As we head into Spring, I say you pick up a few gardening tools, a bright colored watering can and the portable hammock of course! You've gotta sit back and enjoy your garden don't you?? The line launches April 12th, so check out the Target website or hit up your local spot this Sunday!
(Image:www.notcot.com)
Eco-Event: Organic Bouquet Giveaway
Buy flowers, get flowers! Check out this deal at Organic Bouquet!If you purchase 12 long stem roses, you'll get 12 for free! Make someone's day and support organically grown, veriflora certified (see earlier posts in this blog for more details on the importance of veriflora certified flowers)
http://www.organicbouquet.com/Product/Detail.aspx?productId=197
(Image: organicbouquet.com)
October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
If you could spend some green, send a eco-gift and donate 10 of your purchase all at the same time wouldn't you? Organic Bouquet is supporting October's Breast Cancer Awareness month by donating 10% of all purchases to www.BreastCancer.org or The Breast Cancer Fund. All of Organic Bouquets flowers/plants are Veriflora certified, which is so important! I blogged a long time ago about the environmental impact flower growing has, click on 'Flowers' in my labels to find the article 'Fleurs For Your Sweetie', or just click here to learn more, or refresh your memory!
http://urbanbranches.blogspot.
If you have someone in your life you'd like to surprise with fresh, organic, socially and environmentally responsible flowers, now is the time!
(Image: www.organicbouquet.com)
CSA Pickup: Moi!
A friend was out of town for the weekend, so she lovingly gave us her CSA (community supported agriculture) pickup that week. It included flowers, a dozen eggs and more fruit and veggies than I could carry! Needless to say I squashed a green heirloom tomato against my side while walking and it dribbled down my dress and leg, lovely! It was all worth it though once I got home, cleaned up and surveyed my goodies.
While Kevin and I are quite content shopping for local fruits and veggies in our neighborhood, I highly recommend this as a great way to support local farmers and get fresh and delicious food. If we couldn't get locally grown food so easily in our hood, I'd do this in a heartbeat! The experience of the CSA pickup is nice, you feel a part of something larger than yourself, you feel almost privileged, that you are in fact "allowed" to choose amazing looking fruits and veggies from the bins, at least that's how I felt. And it felt great!
Here are some photos to enjoy:
While Kevin and I are quite content shopping for local fruits and veggies in our neighborhood, I highly recommend this as a great way to support local farmers and get fresh and delicious food. If we couldn't get locally grown food so easily in our hood, I'd do this in a heartbeat! The experience of the CSA pickup is nice, you feel a part of something larger than yourself, you feel almost privileged, that you are in fact "allowed" to choose amazing looking fruits and veggies from the bins, at least that's how I felt. And it felt great!
Here are some photos to enjoy:
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