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Go Green
by Stacey Jensen
For the past few years, going green has become big business. Supermarkets offer
organic and fair-trade food, chemical-free cleaning products—even recycled
paper towels. So incorporating some earth-friendly habits into your daily life
is almost as easy as not. But what many experts don’t talk about is how to plan
a party the green way. And we’re not talking about a small housewarming shindig
or a summer barbecue—we’re talking about your wedding day.
Fortunately, Delaware has a wealth of options for the environmentally friendly bride—if you know where to look. We have ideas, resources, tips and suggestions that ensure your wedding will be a classic occasion that your guests, and the
earth, will thank you for. Seems simple right? Head to your office supply
store and buy a bundle of tan, funky recycled paper. Luckily, says Pam
Montague from A Sandy Soiree in Rehoboth Beach, recycled paper has come a
long way.
“Most brides wouldn’t recognize recycled paper,” she says. “People think it’s bland, but it’s not.” Montague specializes in custom, beach-themed invitations using recycled, acid-free paper and natural embellishments, such as sand. However, the creative possibilities are endless. Brides can wow their guests with earth-friendly, recycled paper with metallic
flecks, leaves or even sprigs of grass. Using that nice paper doesn’t do much good if you cover it in chemical-laden inks, so Montague can work with a local printer to use soy-based inks. But the best idea yet might be to mail your guests an elegant piece of paper they can easily reuse themselves. “I’ve seen recycled paper embedded [with] seed. You can plant the invitation and watch the seeds grow,” she says.
Not a bad way to remember the day. Other ideas to cut paper use—and costs—include limiting the amount of paper in your
invitation. “Instead of a response card with envelope, consider a post card,” Montague says. “Or direct guests to a wedding website instead of including a printed direction card.” Recycled papers may be slightly more expensive than traditional stationery. But you’re making an environmentally friendly decision, and a stunning one at that.
by Stacey Jensen
For the past few years, going green has become big business. Supermarkets offer
organic and fair-trade food, chemical-free cleaning products—even recycled
paper towels. So incorporating some earth-friendly habits into your daily life
is almost as easy as not. But what many experts don’t talk about is how to plan
a party the green way. And we’re not talking about a small housewarming shindig
or a summer barbecue—we’re talking about your wedding day.
Fortunately, Delaware has a wealth of options for the environmentally friendly bride—if you know where to look. We have ideas, resources, tips and suggestions that ensure your wedding will be a classic occasion that your guests, and the
earth, will thank you for. Seems simple right? Head to your office supply
store and buy a bundle of tan, funky recycled paper. Luckily, says Pam
Montague from A Sandy Soiree in Rehoboth Beach, recycled paper has come a
long way.
“Most brides wouldn’t recognize recycled paper,” she says. “People think it’s bland, but it’s not.” Montague specializes in custom, beach-themed invitations using recycled, acid-free paper and natural embellishments, such as sand. However, the creative possibilities are endless. Brides can wow their guests with earth-friendly, recycled paper with metallic
flecks, leaves or even sprigs of grass. Using that nice paper doesn’t do much good if you cover it in chemical-laden inks, so Montague can work with a local printer to use soy-based inks. But the best idea yet might be to mail your guests an elegant piece of paper they can easily reuse themselves. “I’ve seen recycled paper embedded [with] seed. You can plant the invitation and watch the seeds grow,” she says.
Not a bad way to remember the day. Other ideas to cut paper use—and costs—include limiting the amount of paper in your
invitation. “Instead of a response card with envelope, consider a post card,” Montague says. “Or direct guests to a wedding website instead of including a printed direction card.” Recycled papers may be slightly more expensive than traditional stationery. But you’re making an environmentally friendly decision, and a stunning one at that.
Hoy en Delaware Winter 2009
HOY en Delaware LLC
Publicado el 11-02-2009
The Wellness Community to offer the art of gratefulness
The Wellness Community-Delaware
In the season of giving thanks, The Wellness Community will offer a creative arts workshop devoted to gratitude on Tuesday, November 18, 2009 at The Wellness Community’s Sussex facility located in the Medical Arts Building of the
Beebe Health Campus on Route 24. This 2 hour workshop hosted by local photographer and stationery designer,
Pamela Montague, invites participants to create their own collection of stationery to share with those in their
lives who have made such a difference or simply gave them a ride to a doctor’s appointment. Giving thanks and maintaining
life lines is very important and sometimes overlooked in today’s society.
This workshop will enable the exploration of gratitude, encourage acknowledgement of the special people in your life, inspire the creation of a simplistic gesture with a Sand Script image created by Pamela Montague, while constructing a set of handmade cards.
Montague’s Sand Script images are well-known locally. She celebrated her 10th year of personalized Sand Scripts last year. Her images offer inspiring, humorous and peaceful words and messages written in the sand. Pamela is also
the owner and designer for her small business, A Sandy Soiree. This business grew from days when she owned a gallery, Lightspun Gallery, in downtown Rehoboth Beach.
Workshop participants are not required to bring anything except a gracious heart; all supplies will be provided. This program is open to people affected by cancer and their caregivers. There is no charge for the program, but you must reserve your
spot by calling 645-9150.
The Wellness Community -Delaware is part of an international nonprofit organization that provides support, education and hope
to people with cancer and their loved ones. Through participation in professionally led support groups, educational workshops and mind/body classes, people affected by cancer learn vital skills that enable them to regain control, reduce isolation and restore hope regardless of the stage of disease. At The Wellness Community -Delaware, all programs are free of charge.
More information about The Wellness Community is available on their website at www.wellnessdelaware.org.
Publicado el 11-02-2009
The Wellness Community to offer the art of gratefulness
The Wellness Community-Delaware
In the season of giving thanks, The Wellness Community will offer a creative arts workshop devoted to gratitude on Tuesday, November 18, 2009 at The Wellness Community’s Sussex facility located in the Medical Arts Building of the
Beebe Health Campus on Route 24. This 2 hour workshop hosted by local photographer and stationery designer,
Pamela Montague, invites participants to create their own collection of stationery to share with those in their
lives who have made such a difference or simply gave them a ride to a doctor’s appointment. Giving thanks and maintaining
life lines is very important and sometimes overlooked in today’s society.
This workshop will enable the exploration of gratitude, encourage acknowledgement of the special people in your life, inspire the creation of a simplistic gesture with a Sand Script image created by Pamela Montague, while constructing a set of handmade cards.
Montague’s Sand Script images are well-known locally. She celebrated her 10th year of personalized Sand Scripts last year. Her images offer inspiring, humorous and peaceful words and messages written in the sand. Pamela is also
the owner and designer for her small business, A Sandy Soiree. This business grew from days when she owned a gallery, Lightspun Gallery, in downtown Rehoboth Beach.
Workshop participants are not required to bring anything except a gracious heart; all supplies will be provided. This program is open to people affected by cancer and their caregivers. There is no charge for the program, but you must reserve your
spot by calling 645-9150.
The Wellness Community -Delaware is part of an international nonprofit organization that provides support, education and hope
to people with cancer and their loved ones. Through participation in professionally led support groups, educational workshops and mind/body classes, people affected by cancer learn vital skills that enable them to regain control, reduce isolation and restore hope regardless of the stage of disease. At The Wellness Community -Delaware, all programs are free of charge.
More information about The Wellness Community is available on their website at www.wellnessdelaware.org.