The local news station, Eye on the Desert, filmed a segment on us this week. Here is a special report on our beagle Winston showing off our new product line...upcycled custom designer dog coats!
My goal is to create a waste-free environment by gardening, composting, & making products from organic and upcycled materials. All of my products are sewn with my most cherished heirloom, my grandmother's 1958 Singer. My prints are hand-painted from the plants in our garden. Iris is our desert tortoise we adopted from the Living Desert Reserve who lives under the mesquite tree in our garden.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Our beagle Winston is a STAR!
The local news station, Eye on the Desert, filmed a segment on us this week. Here is a special report on our beagle Winston showing off our new product line...upcycled custom designer dog coats!
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Eye On The Desert video
Click link below to view the video of Meghan and I on last night's Eye On The Desert.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Tea With Iris at Season of Splendor Boutique this weekend!
I'm getting ready for a very big shopping event this weekend in the Coachella Valley. Below is the link to the event information:
My free gift with purchase was so popular last month at the Fall Family Festival in La Quinta that I've decided to do it again for this weekend's shoppers.
So, with every 'Tea With Iris' purchase at this weekend's event, you will receive a free veggie seedling and/or a fresh herbal and pepper bouquet from our garden. Hope to see you there!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Monday, December 6, 2010
TWO SISTERS PROMOTE ZERO WASTE BY UPCYCLING
Leslie Kelly Shockley with some of her upcycled goods
Leslie Kelly Shockley during her U.S. Peace Corps service in Cantaan, Philippines
Meghan Kelly during her U.S. Peace Corps service in Korotubu, Fiji
Tea With Iris founder Leslie Kelly Shockley creates upcycled goods to promote waste-free living. “Upcycling” transforms unused materials into new products. Shockley, a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (1996-98), recognized the connection between waste management and the environment during her work in the Philippines. She observed how waste management is a daily struggle for rural communities that lack proper landfills. Since their livelihood relies on the health of the environment, the reduction of waste is vital. “I was so impressed on how resourceful the people were in everyday life”, says Shockley.
Shockley’s sister, Meghan Kelly, recently returned from her Peace Corps service (2007-10) in Fiji. She also experienced how community members resourcefully dealt with waste issues.
With their experiences abroad, the two Coachella Valley natives came to realize that many Americans can improve on reducing waste on a daily basis with minimal impact on their lifestyle. Through Tea With Iris, the sisters work together to educate and promote healthy living through gardening, composting, and other simple ways to reduce waste.
Their upcycled products are available in the Riviera boutique in Palm Springs and at Albert & George in Rancho Mirage. Shockley and Kelly will be at the Albert & George grand opening on Friday, December 10. They will also be at the Sacred Heart Christmas Boutique at Rancho Las Palmas Resort on Saturday, December 11 from 9am-2pm. You can also read more about Tea With Iris at www.teawithiris.com
Saturday, December 4, 2010
My home accessories now at Albert & George!
I'm excited to have my line of home accessories and bags at Albert & George in Rancho Mirage!
We also offer a unique selection of Candles, Books, Gifts, Home Accessories, and Holiday Decor.
Please RSVP to 760-836-9199 by December 8.
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