Our Muisca Necklace is featured in CBS's Live Today Pittsburgh - Check it out!!

And the buzz continues!! Our Muisca necklace (made with Tagua Nut slices and Acai seeds) is featured in CBS's Today Live, Pittsburgh - Woo hoo!!! Get yours with a 15% off using code VIP1. 

 

Free Shipping Today!

Today is National FREE SHIPPING DAY and K&S is on it!!! 

Use code: Freeship1 to get free USPS ground shipping on your order today.

Our latest fun feature by our friend Cortney Renee

Knots & Stones is a fun, new brand making its way in the ethical fashion world! I met up with the founder Andrea Rodriguez-Tarazi, and she shared the brand's heart and soul along with the latest designs! My favorite K&S piece is the Tagua Nut Ring!!! I loved it so much that she agreed to give all Cortney Renee Friends a 15% on their purchase, but only until December 31st!! Visit www.knotsandstones.com and shop with this code for the discount: "CRFriend". So, thank you Knots & Stones for the discount and for making a difference in the world of fashion and around the globe!!!

Full feature and video

CBSNews.com Includes K&S's Tagua Rings in their "Green Gift Guide"

CBSNews.com is featuring our fabulous Tagua Nut rings in their “Green Gift Guide" -- we are very excited!!! Get them while they are still available and on sale this month!! http://www.cbsnews.com/2300-500202_162-10005715-10.html?tag=page

 

Our Tagua Rings are Now Online!!!! Take a look....

Our new hot Tagua rings are now online!!!! We are getting amazing feedback on the rings, check them out!! Remember this month our friends get 15% off with code VIP1... and, coming soon our new watches and earrings, K&S's 2011 collection is coming along... we'll keep you posted!

Check out the updated K&S Catalog

 

Knots & Stones wants to share the Eco-Joy with our fans! For the month of December please take 15% off your order at www.knotsandstones.com with the code VIP1. 

 

Thank you for your support and loyalty

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Happy Holidays!! 

 

Knots & Stones on Eco-Chick's Blog!

  
The use of seeds in making jewelry and body ornaments has been in practice for thousands of years. Back in my home country, Colombia, and in particular in cities like Bogotá, beautiful necklaces, bracelets and key chains made with chocos (huayruros), achiras (chirilla), bombona (pambil) and chumbimba (jabon) seeds are commonly found on the streets as they are sold by street vendors and beggars. Unfortunately, the beauty of the craft is often lost due to the conditions that bring these artisans to the city. Many of these street artisans and beggars are indigenous men and women, and farmers that have been displaced from their rural homes because of threats or killings carried out by FARC rebels in their communities ...  to read more.

 

November Trivia Contest

The first person to posts the correct responses to the following 5 questions will win the K&S accessory of their choice.  Take the challenge and win some free jewelry!

This month's topic: Fair Trade

1. What is Fair Trade? 

2.  True or False:
Fair Trade is about paying developed world wages in the developing world.

3.  True or False:
Fair Trade refers only to coffee


4. What kind of goods are available through Fair Trade? (list 3)


5. What are two (2) reasons to buy Fair Trade goods?


Good luck!  Thanks for participating.

Check out K&S Feature in Eco Fashion World!

SEEDS OF HOPE: KNOTS & STONES

It is human nature to search and explore. Some people push a little harder than others to try new things, find ‘their place,’ and make an impact. New discoveries lead to personal growth and almost always, the influence radiates into the lives of those around the diligent movers and shakers. Andrea Rodriguez-Tarazi, the founder and designer of Knots & Stones, is one of those diligent movers and shakers, creatively converting her inspiration and taking her self-assigned role in the green revolution, armed with tiny knots, delicate seeds, and earth-made stones. More...  Eco Fashion World

Nov 15 - America Recycles Days

America Recycles Day is next Monday and it's a good time for all of us to renew our vows to recycle. And not just because it's  good for the planet!  Here's the top 10 reasons why recycling makes so much…

1. Good For Our Economy American companies rely on recycling programs to provide the raw materials they need to make new products.
2. Creates Jobs Recycling in the U.S. is a $236 billion a year industry. More than 56,000 recycling and reuse enterprises employ 1.1 million workers nationwide.
3. Reduces Waste The average American discards seven and a half pounds of garbage every day. Most of this garbage goes into to landfills, where it's compacted and buried.
4. Good For The Environment
Recycling requires far less energy, uses fewer natural resources, and keeps waste from piling up in landfills.
5. Saves Energy
Recycling offers significant energy savings over manufacturing with virgin materials. (Manufacturing with recycled aluminum cans uses 95% less energy.)
6. Preserves Landfill Space No one wants to live next door to a landfill. Recycling preserves existing landfill space.
7. Prevents Global Warming
In 2000, recycling of solid waste prevented the release of 32.9 million metric tons of carbon equivalent (MMTCE, the unit of measure for greenhouse gases) into the air.
8. Reduces Water Pollution
Making goods from recycled materials generates far less water pollution than manufacturing from virgin materials.
9. Protects Wildlife
Using recycled materials reduces the need to damage forests, wetlands, rivers and other places essential to wildlife.
10. Creates New Demand
Recycling and buying recycled products creates demand for more recycled products, decreasing waste and helping our economy.

For great gift items made from recycled materials, check out World of Green
http://worldofgreen.com/products/search?q=recycle&submit=

Tips for a Greener Holiday Season

As we approach the holiday season, we want to remind you to try to make your holidays a little more "green" -- here are some tips:
Make Your Own Wrapping Paper;
Buy Energy-Saving Holiday Lights;
Add Organic and Local Foods to Your Holiday Feast;
Get a Pesticide-Free Tree;                                                                                        Make your own gifts; AND if you are going to buy ...
Buy gifts made from recycled or naturally renewable resources.

RETHINK:GREEN Fundraiser ... We are there!!!

We are proud to be a part of the RETHINK:GREEN Charity Event benefiting the Environmental Charter Schools and Green Ambassadors Institute. Several K&S pieces have been donated to their Silent Auction. More info on the Nov 6th event at http://www.rethinkgreenevent.org/

New Store!

We would like to welcome our new friend, EVO, in Italy (Tito/PZ)!! We are very excited to join their stores and all their great eco-friendly products!
http://emissionvaluezero.it/ecommerce/

October's Trivia Contest - K&S Scavenger Hunt!!!

Here is your second chance to win some eco-chic jewelry!  This is a great opportunity to get yourself a new piece of jewelry for the fall or pick up a unique gift for someone on your holiday list.

The first person who posts the correct answer to the following 5 questions will receive any item they wish from our current line.  This is an easy one!  (hint: www.knotsandstones.com)

1. Where was our head designer born?

2.  By what other names is the Tagua Nut known?  (we are only looking for 3)

3.   List 4 seeds used in our current collection

4.  In what colors are our Tagua Studs available?

5.  How many necklaces (styles) are available for sale in our website?

Good luck!!!

Let's Work Together to Find a Cure!

In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and all our family and friends that have been affected by Cancer, K&S will be donating $1 to the American Cancer Society  for every new person that joins our blog throughout the month of October. 

So, come on, share us with your friends!!!

And the buzz grows for K&S - Check out our feature on Build A Buzz!

Click to read latest profile: Build A Buzz

Most jewelry is from the Earth — silver, gold, diamonds, emeralds…all gifts from nature.  But nature provides all kinds of materials that can be made into beautiful jewelry besides those that sparkle.  One company had to just look underfoot to find materials for their collection, Knots and Stones.  Knots and Stones jewelry is made from seeds found on the rainforest floor in South America — everything from Acai, Tagua (vegetable ivory), Chirilla and other seeds.  The result is an eco-friendly collection perfect for the socially-conscious woman on a budget.  Now that’s a mouthful and so apropo as even eco and budget conscious women want to look good!  You can see the full collection of rings, bracelets and gorgeous necklaces at www.knotsandstones.com

Profits Before People: 7 of the World’s Most Irresponsible Companies

Profits Before People: 7 of the World’s Most Irresponsible Companies

We Have a Trivia Winner!

Angela was the first person to answer all three questions correctly.  As the winner, Angela will receive any item from our current catalog for free!  Thanks for playing Angela.

Don't forget to check back with us, a new trivia contest will be posted sometime in the month of October. 

Now for the answers:

1. The Amazon Rainforest covers over a billion acres, encompassing areas in Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia and the Eastern Andean region of Ecuador and Peru. 

2. The correct answer was true: Unfortunately, rainforests once covered 14% of the earth's land surface; now they cover 6%.  

3. The correct answer was apples :  Rainforest foods include a number of things you might not expect: avocados, figs, tomatoes and citrus fruits; vegetables including corn, potatoes, rice, and winter squash; spices like black pepper, cayenne, chocolate, cloves, ginger, sugar cane, tumeric, vanilla; and nuts, including cashews and Brazil nuts!

Thanks for playing!

Rainforest Trivia - Win One K&S Piece ... Your Choice!

Show off your Rainforest knowledge by competing against other K&S fans for a little piece of nature!

The first person to post the correct answer to all three questions will win a free K&S necklace, bracelet or earrings of their choosing. Woo hoo! or as we would say in Colombia, huepa!

Each month we will post three trivia question(s) and you will have a chance to give some beautiful seed jewelry!

This month's question(s):

1. The Amazon Rainforest covers over a billion acres, encompassing areas in which 5 countries: 
2. True or False:  Half of the world's species of plants and animals will be destroyed over the next quarter century due to rainforest deforestation.
3. Of the following, which does NOT grow in a tropical rainforest?

cinnamon
lemons
yams
apples

Thanks for playing, feel free to invite your friends to give it a shot!

Good Luck!



 

Hudson Valley Green Festival -- Come and enjoy the last weekend of summer with K7S!

Hudson Valley Green Festival

The Hudson Valley Green Festival is a one-day music, alternative energy, food and beverage festival that will bring more awareness to the Hudson Valley and the businesses here who make a difference in improving our quality of life through a greener, eco-minded approach to sustainable living.

• 12 National, Regional and Local Musical Artists on 2 Stages
• Local Food and Drinks
• "Green Beans" Kids Tent
• Kids under 12 are free!

Come enjoy the sun, great music and food, do some shopping and most importantly spend some time with family!
Mention you follow our blog and get 20% off your purchase and get a free gift!

Reading that will show you how you save the planet in style!

The Eco Chick Guide to Life

Lower your carbon footprint—in your favorite pair of stilettos—with THE ECO CHICK GUIDE TO LIFE. Here you’ll find hundreds of ideas on how to be ecologically smart and still be stylish and trend-setting. Learn where to shop for vintage and recycled jewelry (mining practices for gold and silver are notoriously polluting). Find shoes made from naturally tanned and dyed leather, hemp, or made from recycled materials...that still look incredibly chic.Party it up- with the planet in mind! Make your next fiesta fabulous with organic beverages, seasonal food from the farmer's market, and more.

Style Naturally: The Savvy Shopping Guide to Sustainable Fashion and Beauty, Summer Rayne Oakes.
Style meets substance in this lavishly illustrated highly informative and beautifully designed book on sustainable fashion and beauty. Summer Rayne showcases hundreds of her favorite designers such as Stella McCartney and Safia Minney and eco-friendly brands such as Levi's Loomstate and Aveda that have made earth-friendly materials and sustainable practices a priority. With over 300 photos pages of resources and eco-style stories from the hottest trendsetters it's the ultimate fashion and beauty bible for women who want to feel good about looking good.

Shopping Event: IMILLA ROAD « CBS New York- Knots & Stones @ Imilla Road

Shopping Event: IMILLA ROAD « CBS New York- News, Sports, Weather, Traffic and the Best of NY

Knots & Stones is excited to be one of the NYC designers featured by Imilla Road... stop by at the upcoming pop-up shop!
Hope to see you there!!

WHERE: IMILLA ROAD, 2 Great Jones Street (between Broadway & Lafayette), New York, New York 10012, 917-776-2877

WHEN: Friday, August 20th – Sunday, August 29th

Hours: M-W 11AM-9PM, THURS-SUN 10AM-10PM

Find K&S accessories at IMILLA ROAD Pop-Up Stores (E. Hampton & Soho)

Knots & Stones has been picked up by Imilla Road and its pop-up stores! IMILLA ROAD is a series of pop-up shops throughout New York City and the Hamptons featuring new designers from the US and around the world to bring the best in women’s apparel and accessories. We can't wait for the Imilla Road East Hampton shop to... pop - 59 The Circle, East Hampton, NY - 7/9-711 - right around the corner from Dylan's Candy! 

More details:

http://www.imillaroad.com/site/

 

 

Eco-Chic Jewelry Party

Our Eco-Chic Jewelry Parties are a hit! We just had two great hostesses in Texas, they have shared some pictures from their parties... food, drinks, friends and jewelry, what else can a girl ask for?!

Interested in hosting a party? Our hostess receives a special gift and 40% off their purchase. Share your enthusiasm for green jewelry by having a fun get-together with your family and friends.  It's a great opportunity to catch up with old friends.   Email cs@knotsandstones.com to find out more.

 

Shop Little Birdie ... K&S is the Designer of the Week!

K&S is Designer of the Week on Little Birdie, view our profile and more pieces from our new collection! Visit: http://www.shoplittlebirdie.com/Designer_of_the_Week_GNXR.html

New Collection is In! Take a peek ....

catalista = do good. it's easy.

catalista = do good. it's easy.

Free Shipping for Mom's and Grandma's Gift!

Mother's Day is just around the corner. Get your one-of-a-kind mom a one-of-a-kind gift! Every piece in our collection is truly unique and if you order by Monday we'll ship it for free! (Code: MOM1)

Tagua Nut: From Nature to Jewelry

People often ask us about the seeds we use and how they become the beautiful, colorful accessories we promote. In particular, people are curious about the Tagua Nut. If you visit one of our shows or fairs, you will get an overview of the seeds and the process, however, we want all of our fans to have an insight into the process. As we all know, a picture speaks a thousand words, so, we got a video to share with you!!! One of our partners, Alfredo Medellin, has provided us with this video, which shows the process by which the Tagua Nut is converted into beautiful and colorful "beads" that are used to make some of K&S's products.
We hope you enjoy it!

Spring/Summer Collection is in and well received today at A&F Market!

Today K&S introduced a few new pieces from its spring/summer collection at the Artists & Fleas Designer Market and the crowd loved them! We are so excited! If you are in the NYC area you can stop by next weekend at the A&F Market and take a look.... if you are not in the Big Apple, we will post pictures and details very soon. Also, our new website will be up and running in a couple of weeks as well. Thanks for your continued support!

Earth Day Promotion for Our Fans!

Earth Day is four days away, woo hoo!!! Don't forget, K&S is offering its fans 20% off their purchase through April 22 in celebration of Mother Earth! (code: EARTHD40)

Want to be a model?

Are you feeling good about looking good? If you want to model your eco-chic K&S look for us & our fans, we would love to feature you on our Facebook wall. Email us a photo of you wearing your favorite K&S piece to cs@knotsandstones.com & tell us what you like about your K&S jewelry. We will send you a code for 40% off your next purchase, very timely since our new collection will be here soon!! woo hoo!!

Earth Day 2010

Forty years after the first Earth Day, the world is in greater peril than ever. Earth Day 2010 (April 22) can be a turning point to advance climate policy, energy efficiency, renewable energy and green jobs. There is plenty all of us can do to be part of that much needed change ... in that spirit, Knots & Stones will... be offering its friends a 20% discount on purchases made online between March 22 and April 22, 2010. [code: EARTHD40] Furthermore, K&S will donate 15% of the total online sales completed during this month to Earth Day Network. For more info on EDN visit http://www.earthday.org/