Green animals

Green, green, and green! For Think Green Thursday, I've collected a number of our animals that come in green and asked them to pose nicely for us! They were happy to do it! Can you find the alligator eyeglass holder? He's one of my favorites, but he seems a bit shy. Just a hint: he's near the middle of the photo. We are also thinking green with this nice "Mountain Tapir Peace" tote bag that you can see along with other items made from the same design on CafePress. So, green is for the green animals and for using fewer plastic and paper bags. It's also for what we do at the Tapir Preservation Fund. We raise money for tapir conservation, which helps save habitat in rainforests of Central America, South America, and Southeast Asia, aiding in keeping the tapir species in existence, keeping the habitat green and growing, and helping in that way to keep our planet green!

Werregue palm baskets - the amazing water jars of the Colombian coast

The first of these delightful and finely-crafted works of Colombian ethnic art are now online in our gift shop and more are due to arrive soon. I've given the baskets a page of their own. You can scroll from top to bottom and easily see what's in stock. The construction is especially unusual, and they take a very long time to make. Known worldwide for their fine detail, tight weave, and beautiful designs, the werregue palm baskets are truly special. You can read more about them on our site. We will continue to import these collectible items from Colombia and we'll keep you posted. Sergio sent some more photos today, and I can't wait for them to arrive! You'll note that although the example above depicts several animals (a toucan on this side and other animals on other parts of the basket), some are pure design and color. We've taken a step away from our animals-only theme in order to be able to put even more money back into the field to protect the animals. By branching out, we'll have greater choices in the crafts we can buy from local artisans. Plus, it's a dream come true for me to be able to work with such wonderful art. Let's see what the future holds in store!