danny seo: simply green parties

Danny Seo's new book, Simply Green Parties,
at Shakespeare and Company on Lexington and 68th

A quick way to make woodgrain coasters

Single-use soap petals!

There are a few clever DIY ideas in eco-personality Danny Seo's new book, Simply Green Parties. Like the woodgrain coasters. I can make them today. I already have a woodgrain rocker. I would use colored tiles though, for a more interesting contrast. Like chartreuse tiles and brown paint. Or red tiles and brown paint. Of course, if you couldn't find the colored tiles, you could paint them, wait for them to dry completely, and then do the brown layer with the woodgrain rocker.

I really love his single-serving party soap curls. It is a wonderful alternative to pump dispenser soap, and a far more clean and hygienic idea than the bar. Imagine how intriguing a bowl full of soap curls would look in your bathroom! I am running out right now to find the perfect bowl. I think it should be a dark wood bowl with slanted sides. Or maybe a long shallow tray in light blue. I think they sell the Pears glycerine soap at one of the dollar stores in my neighborhood. Or you can find it at any Indian grocery store for around $1 per bar. Now all I need to do is plan a dinner party so I can use my soap curls. Thanks Danny! I am inspired.