“Magic wand” for the Magnificent events
Eco Friendly Paper Customized for Event Applications
TerraSkin is a combination of large amounts of mineral powder (>75%) with a small quantity (<25%) of non-toxic resin combined to create an environmentally friendly paper. TerraSkin has very similar characteristics to traditional paper with a tensile and tearing strength ratio of 1:1 – 2:1. It also has many eco-friendly characteristics.
First, the production of TerraSkin requires no water, so the TerraSkin papermaking process incurs no water pollutants.
Second, as TerraSkin contains high proportions of inorganic mineral powder, when the end user is done with the TerraSkin product, the used paper start to will degrade back into mineral powder in 90-120 days when put in an environment of heat, moisture and UV light. If preferred, used papers can also be incinerated safely as non-toxic resins will not emit smoke or poisonous gas by-products. On the production front, residues of inorganic mineral powder can be either reused or safely returned to nature.
Most importantly, in producing TerraSkin, the harvesting of trees is unnecessary, thereby safeguarding the natural environment’s beauty and biodiversity for all living beings.
Along with all of these sustainable advantages, TerraSkin also has beautiful printing capabilities and a unique texture and feel. Because the paper is fiberless, it does not absorb ink like regular paper and also uses 20-30% less ink than regular paper. Images stay much crisper and cleaner because the ink doesn't bleed. TerraSkin is water- resistant and inherently strong and durable.
Water Bottles Re Emerge as Cool Gift
Look out bottled water, you have some serious competition. If the folks at Vapur have a say, the days of branded bottled water at your events is almost history.Vapur flexible bottles ship flat so they take nearly 90% less space and use less fuel to transport than rigid water bottles. The packaging is printed using wind power on 100% post-consumer paper and the makers support water related environmental causes through participation in 1% for the Planet.
Ask your local gift supplier for rates on branded Vapur bottles and help make the mountain of plastic bottles left behind at events a memory.
Stacy Wyatt, Managing Editor, canadianspecialevents.com
Contemporary Furniture POPs With Cocktail Seating
Toronto's successful and cutting edge furniture rental firm Contemporary Furniture Rentals brings in a super chic and fun line of cocktail loungers including this fun and flirty Martini Stool. Its 161/2 inches high and comes in four cool colors including green, metallic silver, and orange.
Also new in Contemporary's inventory are the Cindy Lamp in pink, gunmetal, blue, green and more delicious hues; the Provence day bed and the fabulous patent button tufted borne in orange, white, black and silver. For more from Contemporary visit their site at http://www.cfrentals.com/
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Hot Color!
“The More than lights online store offers clear paraffin oil as well as a variety of colored oils designed for burning in clear glass containers, enhancing the natural beauty of the oil lamp and adding additional color to the lamp and room.
colored oils add a unique designer touch to every occasion and as simple as they, have huge impact in any size room.
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This site’s free, monthly Trend Briefings are not to be missed if you want to see the forest for the trees, showing the larger trends underlying diverse examples from around the world. A recent briefing cited corporate bloggers and tweeters, a San Francisco-based chocolatier that produces “beta editions” of its chocolates, and Google’s Latitude (which lets you see where people are geographically) as part of its “Foreverism” trend on how consumers and businesses are embracing conversations, relationships and products that are never done. For spot-on analysis, global perspective and big-picture context, this is your go-to resource.
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Branding on a Bean?
The Nature's Greeting is the New Generation of Branding
Looking for a new way to add green to your events? This creative magic bean provides all kinds of options for special events. From bridal gifts to corporate branding opportunities, this little bean is a BIG hit with planners everywhere. This unique gift idea is designed and guaranteed to surprise, excite, and amaze! The Natures Bean is a rare bread of bean. In Each can, one bean is pre planted in a special soil. Each tree can grow to 25-30 cm. You can give them as gifts and have guests grow them at home, watching the message develop or pre plant them and give them fully grown to guests at their tables or as parting gifts. They are all natural and may be kept as a keepsake or planted. They are non toxic and easy to use. Its a green gift idea sure to be a big hit at your next event.
Big Sound – Little Space
Compact Metal Speaker Delivers Big Sound "Aluminum tube. Planners and creative designers are raving about this tiny little music maker that can be placed anywhere and be virtually hidden fom site. It sounds just like a full size speaker and gets surprisingly loud. All this from an aluminum tube the size of a tube of toilet paper. Perhaps the days of "bigger is better" for speakers are finally going away? It even has a built-in mp3 player and rechargeable battery, so it can play music without being connected to anything. It can be attached to anything and last for hours. Now program different sounds for different vignettes, have a wide array of music and moods in one event for next to nothing. Little investment HUGE idea.
Add Mist..ery to Event Cocktails
Cocktails will never be the same. Introducing Mistystix. They are dryice swizzle sticks that create a misty fog effect in beverages. By loading small capsules with dryice, Mistystix can be safely added to beverages and delight your guests with a fun visual experience. Enjoyed by all ages, Mistystix are great for restaurants, hotels, resorts, caterers, bars and night clubs. A sure way to put a smile on a face, Mistystix are the last touch that will increase the allure of the drinks you serve. What a cool idea!
A Great Idea
Topiary Photo Holder/Place Card Holder
A breathtaking topiary – always the stunning showpiece of an exquisitely arranged garden – is the inspiration for this dramatic design. The Topiary Photo Holder/Place Card Holder will bring the same engaging charm to your wedding reception tables. Nobly rising from a well-crafted, dark-wood planter is the finely manicured, round, rich green foliage – an artisan's hallmark. Every topiary can hold a cherished photo of the happy couple or a place card. The topiaries, which come in sets of four, measure 4" h x 2" w.
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