Has all of this talk about Earth Day put you in the mood to get outside? If so, throw an outdoor party to celebrate the great outdoors! It's not too late to celebrate Earth Day this weekend and do the environment a few favors. Who knew hosting a party could be also be good for the Earth?! A "green" tea party is the perfect way to get together with your friends and celebrate all the Earth has provided in a eco-conscious way!
Outdoor gatherings are the perfect place to host a tea party. Send eco-friendly invitations that grow herbs, wild flowers and other plants when planted. These decorative paper products have seeds pressed into the paper and can be printed, folded and used in a variety of ways. Offer seedlings as party favors or tiny pots and seeds to plant when guests return home.
Plantable party favors will send the message of cultivating the Earth home with your friends, keeping the Earth Day message alive for months and years to come. Not to mention, grow-you-own projects are fun, easy ways to eat organically without making a trip to the store. Your friends will thank you!
Set tables with simple, chic decorations, such as white candles, solid table cloths and fresh flowers. The lovely surroundings should be the star of this event. No one is a better designer than Mother Nature!
Have guests bring their favorite tea cup or kettle or visit an antique store to pick up a few, and don't worry about matching. A good assortment of kettles and cups will give the setting a eclectic look and play into the relaxed atmosphere for being outside. Choose flowers form local florists to ensure the freshest arrangements and fewer emissions for delivery.
Serve finger foods and appetizers made with food purchased from local farmers. "Going local" is a great way to support your local farmer, reduce travel emissions, and eat the best of what your area has to offer. Fresh, seasonal food tastes amazing, has fewer preservatives and hasn't been shipped thousands of miles. It is the best way to eat and good for the Earth.
Once you have the decor, food and location settled, it's time to turn off the A/C, go outside and take in all Mother Nature has to offer. If the party is at sunset, have plenty of twinkle lights and candles handy for candle-lit garden tea party. If it's during the day, have plenty of shade via either umbrella or shade tree.
Your "green" tea party is as unique as nature's landscape. There are countless ways to host a party that is good for your friends and good for the Earth. Get outside, gather your friends and brew some tea. It's a going to be a memorable–and beneficial–event!
This post is sponsored by Brewster, Massachusetts florists.
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