Lovely Local Flowers Delivered…
I recently delivered a beautiful and cheerful bouquet for an out of town customer , and sent her a phone pic of the bouquet, and she loved it so much she put the pic on her blog… So, I’m reposting …...
View ArticleGreen Planner for your Green Event
Check out a recent post I did for The Knot’s Green.weddings.com blog. All about a green event planner I have recently worked with here in the Bay Area.. Planning Green Photographer: Cathryn...
View ArticleBay Area (green) Event Venue
And a great place for a soak! I recently posted a blog on The Knot’s Green.Weddings.com website about Wilbur hot springs, a wonderful hot spring location not far from the Bay Area. They offer...
View ArticleSimple Green and Light on the Budget
I just posted a short picture story of a wedding I did a few weeks ago that was very local, very sustainable. We used locally grown flowers, vintage vases, and I even used a leftover piece of...
View ArticleGorgeous 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 on occasion I do, and so I have...
View ArticleSimply 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 simple City Hall wedding....
View ArticleAnother gorgeous delivery
Gorgeous and Green just delivered a lovely bouquet for a client who received a similar arrangement in a watering can from me earlier in the year. I love it when folks love what I deliver to them so...
View ArticleEco-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 can be of service to folks during this important...
View ArticleThanksgiving 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 some Thanksgiving themed...
View ArticleIn 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 event more vintage and recycled goodness that...
View ArticleValentine’s Day at Gorgeous and Green
At the Gorgeous and Green boutique, we have lots of cute little gifts for the eco-minded and loved valentine. I used some reclaimed and vintage fabrics and men’s ties to create some stuffed hearts...
View ArticleLet’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 is or how toxic it is....
View ArticleGorgeous and Green’s 1st Anniversary Party
Celebrating our 1st Anniversary! Thursday, 2/24 6 – 8 pm @ Gorgeous and Green 2524 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley 94702 Our event is open to the community, so bring a friend and join us for drinks and apps....
View Articlelocal 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, gerberas, amaranth, stock, local...
View Articlebouquets on bikes
I love that so many of my local customers ride to the Gorgeous and Green boutique on their bikes. I take special care in wrapping their bouquets in recycled kraft paper (never plastic) so they can...
View ArticleInterview 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 few events now, and we’ve had a great...
View ArticleRecycled 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 fine silver for...
View ArticleA 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 designs that we came up with! Enjoy!...
View ArticleRecent deliveries
Here are some deliveries Gorgeous and Green did on Friday. The first arrangement was a specific request for no more than two types of flowers, no roses and somewhat unusual and striking. The...
View ArticleJune 9th: in the boutique this week
Hi all I frequently update on our lovely floral designs, but I tend to leave out so much of what is actually beautiful and lovely for sale in the Gorgeous and Green boutique. If you’ve been to the...
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