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Handmade button bouquets make a unique alternative to wedding flowers

On August 19, 2012 · 5 Comments

Another Twitter discovery (I’m beginning to think I spend far too much time on Twitter), are the wonderful button wedding bouquets designed and made by Lesa of I Heart Buttons. These bespoke bouquets are a beautiful alternative to the traditional floral [...]

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Buy a pre-loved wedding dress and help Oxfam too

On June 11, 2012 · Leave a Comment

With weddings seeming to cost more and more it’s a great, eco-friendly idea to buy a secondhand wedding dress. You’re probably going to only wear it once so spending less on your dress can mean more money for the honeymoon! And if you buy from a charity shop, you’ll be helping them too as well [...]

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A greener wedding – Post 1: Eco-friendly wedding stationery

On January 20, 2012 · 1 Comment

Planning a wedding should be a fun experience but in these days of mass consumption some people feel the pressure to do things bigger and better which unfortunately, often means tackier. A wedding doesn’t have to make a big impact on the environment or a big hole in your pocket. Adding a few green touches [...]

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Recycle old jewellery and receive a gift voucher

On August 29, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Being green can make you money too as what you might consider to be rubbish, other people will buy off you. Lumoi is an on-line ethical jewellery boutique offering handmade pieces designed and made by Louise Hall from her studio in London. Many pieces incorporate recycled jewellery and for [...]

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Who thought vintage haberdashery could look so beautiful?

On August 19, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Handmade jewellery using haberdashery

British designer maker Judith Brown creates unusual and elegant collections of handmade jewellery using old hooks, eyes, press studs, buttons and buckles all intricately stitched by hand with wire to create beautiful jewellery.

Judith explains her green thinking behind her innovative idea [...]

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Jewellery with an eco-friendly heart

On July 27, 2011 · 2 Comments

A green treat

Although I am trying to cut down on my buying of non-essentials, even green girls need a treat sometimes. Recently I stumbled across Kate Hamilton-Hunter Studio’s jewellery whilst mooching about on Twitter. As my boyfriend rightly pointed out, I don’t need any more necklaces but I felt [...]

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