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A lighthearted view of the perils of planning an inter-party dinner.. -------------------------------- February 12, 2009 A Dash of Party A, a Splash of Party B By MICHELLE SLATALLA http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/12/fashion/12spy.html?ref=fashion THE big drawback to being a host who wants to give a perfect dinner party is that you end up paralyzed by too many decisions. Is red meat O.K.?For frugalists, bargain hunting is a lifestyle
For frugalists, bargain hunting is a lifestyle For these extreme anti-consumers, your trash is their food, furniture http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24879628 By Allison Linn, Senior writer,MSNBC updated 2:39 p.m. ET, Tues., June. 3, 2008 For Rebecca, browsing Dumpsters also is a way to protest the country’s rampant consumer culture.Wedding in a Cave? I do!!
We decided to get married in a cave, bat and all - just kidding!! Well, there was a cast iron bat hanging from the entrance of this spectacularly decorated wine cave in Northern California. We invited our closest friends and family and we were absolutely delighted to have the most wonderful designer/florist/renaissance man - John James of San Francisco's John James Designs - transform the cave with his design for our romantic Banquet Celebration - resplendent with the colors of Burgundy, Platinum and overflowing with Sterling Silver Roses.We married in November, so he filled the space with gorgeous roses and fall foliage .
Essential Guide: How to save money-Eco-Chic Wedding
Eco-Friendly ♥ Organic food, biodegradable flatware and other earth-friendly items tend to be pricier than their wasteful mainstream counterparts. To avoid doing serious damage to the green in your wallet, consider these tips: ♥ Scale back Consider a shorter guest list, simple bouquets rather than lavish ones, a simple wedding day meal, and a limited drink menu—you'll save a lot by stocking up on cases of biodynamic wine instead of offering a full open bar. ♥ Go Local Your eco-friendly decision to use seasonal flowers and food from local farms also conserves cash: While you are saving on the emissions caused by shipping these items, you are also cutting shipping costs.Essential Guide: Eco-Chic Wedding
Eco-Friendly ♥ From the wedding dress to the menu to the favors and transportation, what to know to start reducing, reusing and recycling for your eco-chic affair. ♥ Nature's way Research locations where the proceeds support eco-friendly causes. State parks and nature preserves are a great place to start.NYMAG.com's Accessories for your kitchen!
A few simple accessories will go a long way toward putting some order into kitchen chaos.
Soho magnetic spice rack, $89
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