Hello lovelies,
I will be on Martha Stewart Living Radio this Monday, February 9 at 7:30 am (Sirius Satellite radio). You can listen in your car, or you can even tune in online, just click here...even if you're not a subscriber, you can try it for free for three days.
xo
Emily
Green tip: Choose
seasonal flowers, if possible. Not only is this a greener choice, but
you'll also save money. You can find seasonal items even in the Winter
months, like these pretty winterberries... Green tip:
I hope you had a chance to see the Martha Stewart Weddings Special on the Style channel, "Gorgeous and Green." I was happy to be called upon by Darcy Miller and her team for some green, eco-chic ideas for this beautiful country wedding, which is especially sweet since Martha Stewart and the time I spent working for her provided a lot of inspiration for my book, Eco-Chic Weddings...here are some of my favorite green ideas:
Skip petroleum based, toxic parrafin candles. Everytime you light them, you're basically breathing in burning petroleum. Yuck! Soy and beeswax candles are readily available, so make the switch.
Give your guests favors they won't toss in the trash...these sweet little fabric flowers can be worn by men and women, or they can add a little flare to a home. Skip the personalized favors...Trust me, only your Grandma will use the picture frame with your name and wedding date on it.
Let your bridesmaids and flower girls choose their own dresses that they will wear again after the wedding. Designate a certain color (give them each a fabric or paint swatch as a guide.) It's also a good idea to designate a certain fabric--this will help all of the dresses coordinate. Another way to tie the looks together is to add a little embellishment, such as these pretty little butterflies.
Okay, not my "home" state, per se, but I did call Colorado home for about 7 years (CU Boulder alumni, former Aspen ski bum)...So imagine my excitement when Rocky Mountain Bride wanted to interview me about green weddings. So apropos because as a student in Boulder, I ditched my car and rode my bike everywhere (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall), became a vegetarian, made my own hummus from scratch (not as easy as you'd think).
I shopped at the wonderful co-op Crystal Market, which was right around the corner from my house. Sometimes I'd go to Alfalfa's...which I always thought was so very fancy... both are now a part of Whole Foods...I actually remember the first Starbucks opening in 1992, they took over an old gas station and I thought that was really cool...the ultimate in recycling.Ever been to Pearl Street Mall? Well, I worked at the Pedestrian Shops all through college...you don't even want to know how many pairs of clogs I had at one time. So now you know why everyone in my life thougth it was total craziness when I moved to New York in 1994 and took a job working at Donna Karan...and why I now find myself striking a careful balance between fashion obsessed and conscious consumerism...
More press and stuff:
Weddingbells
Top Wedding Blogs
Welcome to My World
I just love the way this feature (that I happen to mentioned in) by Weddingbells magazine turned out...so pretty, so perfect...
Thank you for making being eco-chic look so beautiful...
more press:
Martha Stewart Radio
New York Magazine
The Today Show
Bridalwave.tv included Eco-Chic Weddings on its 2007 list of the top wedding blogs. Pretty cool to be included on the list along with all of the other great blogs. Here's the list:
1. Junebug Weddings
2. The Bride's Guide by Darcy Miller
3. The Misadventures of a DIY Bride
4. Wedding Bee
5. From I Will to I Do
6. Pink Cake Box
7. Eco-Chic Weddings :)
8. Something Old, Something New
9. Manolo for the Brides
10. Wedaholic
Yep, it's true. My lovely husband and I had our 15 minutes of fame this am on the TODAY show...or maybe 2 minutes is more appropriate? Whatever, we were a part of the segment this morning about making love last. The other couple are so inspiring, and I am glad to know there are happily long-time married people out there like them...By the way, I'm not ashamed to say that I BEGGED, begged I tell you, for the producers them to mention the name of my blog/book...alas, it was not meant to be. Dammit Janet...But, you can check the video out for yourself here.
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Proving that you just never know what life will bring you, on Wednesday, April 25 I was a guest on Martha Stewart Radio with Darcy Miller, Editor-in-Chief, Martha Stewart Weddings. Having worked with Darcy in the past, I have the utmost respect for her, so it meant a lot to be invited. You can listen to the entire show here. Be sure to pick-up the Spring 2007 issue of Martha Stewart Weddings for lots of creative, crafty DIY projects. Martha has a new partnership with Michael's craft stores, so you can get your supplies all in one place.
Required Reading: Eco-Chic Weddings
By Sara Cardace
Summer 2007
Making your wedding environmentally responsible need not mean sacrificing style. These days, everyone from your local bakery to Vera Wang herself are offering environmentally friendly options for the bride. Author Emily Elizabeth Anderson has done all the research for you: In her new book Eco-Chic Weddings, the author examines all the elements—from the diamond in your engagement ring to the materials used in your dress and invitations, to the flowers, food, glassware, and décor—and offers subtle ways to reduce your wedding’s impact on the environment, so you can pick and choose the suggestions that make the most sense for you.
