November 30, 2009 – 6:39 PM By Tracy
This is what I saw while running on the beach yesterday.
And it reminded me that for lots of Santa Monica residents, all we want for Christmas is cleaner beaches and ocean water that’s free of waste and toxins. Heal the Bay is working to make that happen right here in California, setting a precedent for other [...]
November 30, 2009 – 3:32 PM By Tracy
Now on RecycledBride.com: Chic Necklace and Earrings From Designer Costume Jeweler Givenchy
Take a moment to admire this elegant bride and the signature Givenchy clasp dangling down her bare back. Sigh over the loveliness of it all. Then marvel at the modern miracle that is RecycledBride.com, where you can buy this white gold-plated vintage Givenchy jewelry [...]
November 27, 2009 – 7:43 PM By Tracy
My fave new Thanksgiving week listing is this adorable and elegant Dolly Couture Size 12 wedding dress.
Rosettes! Organza! Flirty silhouette! What a well-designed, sweet creation this dress is! And it’s never been worn, still has its tags on, and will be shipped to the buyer in its original box. The seller seems super-cool and welcomes [...]
November 25, 2009 – 5:37 PM By Tracy
It’s My Weekly Wednesday Guest Post on OneWed.com!
Want to give your guests stylish favors that are thoughtful, ethical and beautiful — just like you? Here are the 4 hottest trends in eco-fabulous wedding favors for 2010.
1. Ethical Sweets These chocolates are not your mama’s Hershey bar. Heart-healthy, delicious organic and sustainable dark chocolates make a [...]
November 25, 2009 – 4:02 PM By Tracy
This Thanksgiving, I’m grateful for the right to marry whomever I choose in my home state of California. And I hope that this time next year, my friends who are in same-sex relationships will be able to say the same.
I’ve made a donation to EQCA this Thanksgiving, and I hope you’ll do the same, so [...]
November 24, 2009 – 4:32 AM By Tracy
(Disclaimer for today’s blog post: I’m not a fan of women obsessing over weight loss, how to get ripped, and unattainable body perfection — thinking too much about your that stuff makes you boring and annoying. But everybody wants to look drop-dead amazing on their wedding day, and part of that is being at a weight you feel is ideal. So here’s how [...]
November 23, 2009 – 5:46 PM By Tracy
Marriott Summerlin Introduces Green Weddings
The JW Marriott Summerlin Las Vegas Resort and Spa, as part of the Marrott’s Spirit to Preserve program, has created a new wedding package with eco-conscious brides and grooms in mind.
The package is similar to Summerlin’s other weddings, but offers green touches like organic wines and liquors, organic menu options, LED decorative [...]