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| Jewelry for the Giant Panda - The New York Times Posted: 05 Dec 2019 10:00 PM PST  Name: Susan Cohn Rockefeller Age: 60 Hometown: New York City. She now lives in an apartment on the Upper East Side with her husband, David Rockefeller Jr., the great-grandson of John D. Rockefeller of Standard Oil. Background: Ms. Rockefeller is a photographer and a documentary maker, focusing on sustainability and social causes. Her original films include the 2012 "Mission of Mermaids," which she described as an "ode to her love of the ocean" and the 2015 "Food for Thought," about the importance of soil to agriculture. "I have spent many years as a photographer so I came into documentary filmmaking from photography and writing," she said. "There is an infinite amount of ways to make a documentary as you are distilling the essence of storytelling, to the most important aspects to the story which you think will have impact." Design with a conscience: During the making of "Mermaids," Ms. Rockefeller began dabbling in jewelry design. "I created two collections for the International Pearl Company," she said. "I also did one collection on my own, and it was a great platform to talk about inspired messages because the collections were around the ocean." Current project: Her latest venture is a collaboration with Atelier Swarovski called the Beautiful Earth Collection; part of the proceeds will go to The Nature Conservancy's work to protect giant pandas in China. The motifs of the 15-piece collection, which has stud earrings, necklaces, bracelets, cocktail rings and stacking rings (her favorites), are based on the panda and the bamboo that it eats. She initially sketched her ideas and then Swarovski created them, using baguette-cut and pear-shaped crystals in shades of blue and green, as well as its Pointiage hand-setting technique. "It was like being a kid in the candy store, and I was able to pull out drawers of crystal in every imaginable color," Ms. Rockefeller said. "I ended up honing in on the colors I really love — which are the greens and the blues. The blues represent the ocean and the sky, and the greens are the terrestrial landscapes, from spring to summer." Styling flexibility: Ms. Rockefeller stressed that the collection can be worn myriad ways. "For earrings, you can just wear one stud on a side and wear a panda motif shoulder duster on the other," she said. Behind it all: "Jewelry has a way and power to actually create conversation among women," Ms. Rockefeller said. "So it's like 'Oh, I love what you are wearing — tell me more about it.' It's a way of sparking conversation." Her treasured possession: "I love being a mother. I have two children and two stepchildren, and being on this journey of love with my husband, the blended family is a blessing," she said. "But also my health and my ability to have the energy to do what I love doing in the world, so I wouldn't say it's a possession but more like an intangible nature of having a healthy mind and a healthy body." |
| Eco-Friendly Gifts for Women - Earth911.com Posted: 11 Dec 2019 02:05 AM PST If you're working on your holiday shopping list, we're delighted to assist. We're offering ideas for whimsical, practical, and yummy gifts for women. And naturally, these presents feature an eco-friendly twist. For Your Friend With a Sense of Humor Mr. Ellie Pooh notebooks & other paper products feature upcycled paper and elephant dung. Photo: mrelliepooh.com Elephant pooh from Sri Lanka is upcycled into lovely notebooks that we think are perfect gifts. Mr. Ellie Pooh paper products are made with 30 percent fiber from elephant dung and 70 percent recycled paper, explains Karl Wald, owner of Mr. Ellie Pooh. He says the firm emphasizes fair trade practices working with artisans and paper-makers in Sri Lanka. Wald describes the paper as offering an interesting texture that works well for writing, sketching, painting, stamping, and scrap-booking. The wide selection is available on Amazon — including the adorable notebook in the photo — and on Mr. Ellie Pooh's website. For the Nature Enthusiast Bird feeder from National Wildlife Federation. Photo: National Wildlife Federation For women who enjoy watching wildlife, especially while relaxing on their porches, bird feeders are a nice addition to an outdoor space. National Wildlife Federation sells an interesting bird feeder that may be just the right gift for a bird-loving gal. The platform is recycled wood and the umbrella is recycled plastic. For Women Who Prefer Functional Gifts Ecozoi stainless steel lunchbox (food not included). Photo: Ecozoi Reusable lunchboxes are perfect for women who appreciate functional gifts. She'll take them to the office, on picnics, and when traveling. Ecozoi offers several versions in stainless steel with recycled packaging. They're available on Amazon, including this three-compartment version, and on the Ecozoi website. Other ideas for practical gifts for women: For the Fashionista Recycled skateboard sunglasses from 7PLIS. Photo: Etsy 7PLIS on Etsy offers assorted handmade sunglasses decoratively framed with wood from recycled skateboards. How's that for a fashion statement? And they're practical; the lenses offer 100 percent UV protection. Other ideas for fashion-related gifts for women:  Organic bamboo and cotton T-shirt benefits the World Wildlife Fund For Almost Any Woman Equal Exchange fair trade chocolate bars. Photo: Equal Exchange Gifts of sweets. Especially chocolate. This is a winner for most women. Your daughter. Your sweetie. Your bestie. Your boss. Yourself! We recommend you purchase brands that support environmental responsibility and fair labor practices, such as Equal Exchange. The Equal Exchange variety pack includes enticing flavors such as organic dark chocolate mint crunch, organic dark chocolate orange, and organic dark chocolate lemon ginger with black pepper. We suggest that you purchase a few, including some as a gift to yourself. Happy shopping. Editor's note: This article contains affiliate links that help fund our Recycling Directory, the most comprehensive in North America. You Might Also Like… |
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