When it’s cold outside it’s a constant challenge to find new things to photograph and there are only so many pictures I can take of Mickey.

But my friend Tatiana recently joined the company Tribal Societé.  This dynamic company offers a variety of environmentally friendly jewelry and accessories made by artisans of tribal villages around the world.

These artisanal finds stem from designers in Colombia, Brazil, Ecuador, El Salvador, Peru and Thailand.

The colors and textures of the jewelry are stunning and the use of natural materials as Tagua and Acai make these designs truly unique.

The Tagua nut comes from palm trees, known as ivory palms or tagua palms, found in South America. It is eco-friendly, sustainable, durable and light weight. Jewelry handcrafted from tagua is absolutely stunning whether in natural tagua ivory or dyed. Tagua furthers important environmental and socioeconomic goals by stimulating local economies in South America, providing an alternative to destroying rain-forests and preventing elephants from being killed for their ivory tusks.  The brilliance of Tagua can be seen in the piece below.

Tribal Societé jewelry can be purchased direct from their e-commerce site or from select boutiques around the country.  As a globally inspired company a portion of sales are donated to The Global Fund for Women.

And if you or someone you know is interested in starting their own business Tribal Societe offers trunk show kits that allow you to become your own reseller of the jewelry.

My photos were shot with a homemade studio and the help of some low cost supplies from – Home Depot – not bad!

If you haven’t yet purchased your Valentine’s Day gifts I hope these images inspire you to shop at Tribal Societé.

Enjoy!

Leslie

Last November I posted about the site Cocodot.

A service of beautiful online invitations and greetings for all occasions.   Cocodot allows users to save time and money on printing, postage and design.

Invites can be customized with photos and text and a personal dashboard allows you to manage events, addresses, RSVP’s and more.

What is really exciting is their recent Vanity Fair news coverage as a favorite source for luxe-looking stationary and cards.

If you haven’t already tried Cocodot, I highly recommend giving it a try.

Enjoy!

Leslie

A few people have been asking me about the family of kittens and their beautiful mom that I posted about in November.

I’m happy to share that all five kittens and mom have been adopted by a caring and generous NYC couple.

However, one more kitty was discovered and a foster home is urgently needed.  I don’t have pictures but this youngster looks like his mom – a silver tabby.

Please forward this post to everyone you know and help this little one find a temporary home while an adoptive home is secured.

If you have other cats this youngster will be tested (FIV/FELV, fleas, etc) and spray/neutered before being introduced to the home.  Plus, a litter box, scoop, litter, and food will be provided to the home.

Inquiries can be sent to Leslie@TheL-List.com.

Thank you for your help!

Leslie

I wanted to wish a happy 15th birthday celebration to the organization Recycle-A-Bicycle.

Recycle-A-Bicycle is a community-based bike shop and non-profit organization that partners with New York City public schools to provide education and job training programs to NYC youth.  Through programs such as Earn-A-Bike, Ride Club, Cycle Craft, and the Summer Youth Employment Program, RAB teaches young people the importance of cycling, recycling and more.

To celebrate their 15th birthday I have donated three framed bike series photos that will be auctioned at their Annual Benefit Auction

Monday, December 14th 200, 6:00pm – 9:00pm

at Superfine: 126 Front Street in Dumbo, Brooklyn

If you are in the market for a bike, twelve orange NY400 Batavus Bicycles were generously donated to Recycle-A-Bicycle by the Government of the Netherlands and will be auctioned and raffled off at the benefit.

I won’t be in New York for the event but I encourage you to attend and kick start your holiday shopping with the purchase of a bike or bike themed artwork, as jewelry, lamps and more.

Admissions start at $20 and all proceeds directly support Recycle-A-Bicycle’s youth and environmental programming.

Enjoy and Happy Shopping!

Leslie

There is always a first for my blog and this is a very exciting first.

Cocodot.com has offered The L-List readers a special promotion.

By using the promotional code:

cocobeta

You will receive 1 free event and 5 free cards!

A $24 Value.

Take advantage of this special offer.

Enjoy!

Leslie