Based in Portland, Ore., Blumeboxes are vases made entirely from recycled paper that hold water with a hidden plastic bag. Available in 16 colors and two sizes, the vases ship flat and pop into shape. Blumeboxes can be customized with ribbon strips, decals and tissue paper. Blumebuds, the newest creation from the company, are a combined bud vase and place-card holder.

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